Detroit Zoo Safari Station

4.5(132)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 132 reviews (Google rating)Zoo
Closed · opens 9:00 AM

Quick facts

Detroit Zoo Safari Station is a zoo at 8544 Huntington Rd in Royal Oak, MI, open daily from 9:00 AM.

Address
8544 Huntington Rd, Huntington Woods, MI 48070
Hours today
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

About Detroit Zoo Safari Station

Detroit Zoo Safari Station is listed in the zoo category at 8544 Huntington Rd. Its Google listing has a 4.5-star rating from 132 reviews. Children are welcome, and on-site services are available. For readers of this Royal Oak, MI guide, the supplied information focuses on visitor access and planning rather than specific animals, exhibits, or activities; those details are not provided.

Getting tickets ahead is recommended, making advance ticket planning one of the clearest practical notes for a visit. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Debit cards are accepted, but no ticket prices or price level are supplied. The available details establish these access and payment options without specifying hours, the scope of on-site services, or what admission includes.

Known for

  • Children welcome
  • Advance tickets recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom
  • Debit cards accepted
  • 4.5-star Google rating from 132 reviews

Google rating breakdown

132 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

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  • 424
  • 36
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What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • train×6
  • animals×4
  • food×2
  • exhibits×2
  • penguins×2

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  • We would go more but food is so expensive taking a family is way more than anyone we know can afford

    Denise L, September 13, 2025 · google

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Detroit Zoo Safari Station — frequently asked

Is Detroit Zoo Safari Station open on Mondays?
Yes — Detroit Zoo Safari Station is open Monday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where is Detroit Zoo Safari Station?
Detroit Zoo Safari Station is at 8544 Huntington Rd, Huntington Woods, MI 48070.