The annual Detroit Zoo pet adoption event is coming soon.
"Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo" is one of the nation’s largest off-site pet adoption events. The Detroit Zoo hosts this semiannual event in partnership with the Michigan Humane Society.
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Since the event's inception in 1993, more than 25,000 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens have been placed into fur-ever homes at the spring and fall events.
When is it?
Friday, May 18 from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. from 5 p.m.
Where is it?
Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan, 48067
How do I attend?
Meet Your Best Friend is a free event and takes place in the parking lot beneath the Zoo’s landmark water tower. More info here.
Friendly reminders:
- Adoption fees and policies vary by participating groups.
- For health and safety reasons, please leave current companion animals at home.
- Strollers are not allowed in the tents. Upon entering the event you will be asked to park your stroller before entering the tents.
