Where is Australian Outback Adventure?

Australian Outback Adventure is at 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067.

What is the phone number for Australian Outback Adventure?

You can reach Australian Outback Adventure on +1248-541-5717.

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Australian Outback Adventure

4.6(46)· GoogleZoo

(248) 541-5717 Directions detroitzoo.org

Quick facts

Australian Outback Adventure is a zoo at 8450 W 10 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI. Call +1248-541-5717 for details.

Address: 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: +1248-541-5717

About Australian Outback Adventure

Australian Outback Adventure is an immersive exhibit at Detroit Zoo, located at 8450 W 10 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI. Its defining feature is a walking path that takes visitors through an enclosure shared by kangaroos and wallabies. The exhibit centers on these two animals, with the route through their enclosure forming the main visitor experience. For a city-guide listing, the important distinction is that Australian Outback Adventure is an exhibit within Detroit Zoo, rather than a separate zoo.

The listing identifies the exhibit as welcoming children and notes both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. It also lists a gift shop and acceptance of credit and debit cards. Australian Outback Adventure has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews. These listed amenities and its walk-through format provide the key practical details for visitors considering this stop at Detroit Zoo.

Known for

Walk-through kangaroo and wallaby enclosure
Immersive exhibit at Detroit Zoo
Welcomes children
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking
Gift shop listed

What reviewers say elsewhere

“Overpriced for what was offered… many enclosures were empty… I'm used to something different at the Wilhelma Zoo in Stuttgart! Still, it was lovely with my grandchildren ❣️”
— Carmen Plocher, June 19, 2025 · google

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