Is Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter open on Mondays?

Yes — Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter is open Monday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Where is Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter?

Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter is at 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067.

What is the phone number for Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter?

You can reach Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter on +1248-541-5717.

Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter

4.5(1,555)· GoogleZoo

Closed · opens 9:00 AM

(248) 541-5717 Directions detroitzoo.org

Quick facts

Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter is a zoo at 8450 W 10 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI, open daily from 9:00 AM. Call +1248-541-5717 for details.

Address: 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: +1248-541-5717
Hours today: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter

Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter is a zoo attraction at 8450 W 10 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI. Described as one of North America’s largest polar bear habitats, it features an underwater viewing tunnel. The habitat’s scale and the tunnel are its defining features in the supplied description. Its Google listing has a 4.5-star rating from 1,555 reviews.

For visitors planning a trip, getting tickets ahead is recommended. The attraction welcomes children and has a play area, along with a cafe and gift shop. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. These listed amenities cover several practical considerations for a visit, from parking and entry access to food and payment options.

Known for

One of North America’s largest polar bear habitats
Underwater viewing tunnel
Welcomes children; play area available
Cafe and gift shop
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking

Good for

What reviewers say elsewhere

“Excellent place good exercise when you walking the long trails to see the different animals beautiful place.”
— Nicole Cooper, September 8, 2026 · google
“The Detroit Zoo is the worst they're hardly any animals and you have to walk a mile before you see a polar bear. Toledo Zoo is much better. For the prices at the Detroit Zoo it should be a lot more to see”
— Chris Marsh, September 5, 2026 · google

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