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Detroit Zoo teases new design for iconic water tower

Previous design installed in 1998

Detroit Zoo tower and mystery design. (Detroit Zoo)

The Detroit Zoo is getting ready to reveal a new design for its iconic water tower in Royal Oak.

The zoo said last year that it would be re-designing the water tower for its 95th anniversary, but we weren’t sure exactly when it would be installed.

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The zoo posted a video on Thursday showing a video of water tower designs through the years, including up to 2024, where the tower is covered in question marks.

The tower has been a blank white slate for months, while the zoo prepares to unveil its new design.

Before it was painted white, the tower had the same design since 1998, featuring the blue and purple-ish setting with a line of animals.

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The post didn’t include any information on when it’ll be revealed, but surely it’s soon. Right?!

The zoo has been operating at its home in Royal Oak since 1928.


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