The Detroit Zoo and the Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with dozens of local animal welfare organizations, host the annual fall Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo. The event is one of the nation's largest off-site companion-animal adoption programs, where hundreds of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are available for immediate adoption to loving homes.

There is no charge for admission or parking for adoption event guests; however, regular admission and parking fees apply for those visiting the Zoo.