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Museums + Attractions

Dragon Forest at the Detroit Zoo

May 24 - September 07 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Photo credit: The Detroit Zoo

Location

Detroit Zoo

8450 W. Ten Mile Road

Royal Oak, MI 48067

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Description

Families can wander through a winding, three-acre trail filled with fantastical sculptures, including animatronics, of dragons and mythical creatures. See 30-plus fantastical sculptures, enjoy interactive, climbable structures, unique photo opportunities, education stations, themed souvenirs and gifts and more.

Event cost: $6/dragon forest admission; along with zoo admission

Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24-Sept. 7, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://detroitzoo.org/events/dragon-forest/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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