Detroit Zoo Discovery Trails update: 4 things to know about 7-acre project

Discovery Trails expected to open in 2026

The Treetop Crossing and Canopy Trail section of the Discovery Trails at the Detroit Zoo. (Detroit Zoo)

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo offered an update on Monday on their Discovery Trails development, which is a seven-acre project that will offer new amenities to visitors.

The future home of Discovery Trails is a 7-acre immersive experience that will enhance your zoo visits to another level.

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The Detroit Zoological Society is hoping to create meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world to life with this new project.

Here’s what you can expect on your next adventure to the Detroit Zoo:

The Barnyard

The Barnyard section of the Discovery Trails at the Detroit Zoo. (Detroit Zoo)

The Barnyard is an immersive area where guest of all ages can brush goats, feed chickens, and connect with animals like alpacas and donkeys.

The Canopy Trail and Tree Top Crossing

The Treetop Crossing and Canopy Trail section of the Discovery Trails at the Detroit Zoo. (Detroit Zoo)

The Canopy Trail and Treetop Crossing is an accessible aerial adventure where kids and adults can climb, play, and explore from above. Guests can see how animals live.

The Events Pavillion

The Event Pavillion section of the Discovery Trails at the Detroit Zoo. (Detroit Zoo)

The Events Pavillion is an event place designed for families to host their next celebration, such as birthdays and private events with adventure all around them.

Project timeline

The Discovery Trails is expected to open to the public in 2026!


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