Polk Penguin Conservation Center
Quick facts
Polk Penguin Conservation Center is a family attraction at Royal Oak in Royal Oak, MI, open daily from 10:00 AM. Call +1248-541-5717 for details.
- Address
- Royal Oak, MI 48067
- Phone
- +1248-541-5717
- Hours today
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
About Polk Penguin Conservation Center
The Polk Penguin Conservation Center is a penguin facility at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, MI 48067. Its modern, iceberg-inspired building houses more than 80 penguins, with underwater viewing tunnels that give visitors a view below the water’s surface. The building’s design and the underwater viewing setup are defining features of the center. Its Google listing has a 4.9 rating from 652 reviews.
For visitors planning a trip, getting tickets ahead is recommended. The center welcomes children and lists a play area among its amenities, along with a gift shop. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. These visitor amenities accompany the center’s main focus: housing penguins and providing underwater views of them within the Detroit Zoo.
Known for
- More than 80 penguins
- Underwater viewing tunnels
- Modern, iceberg-inspired building
- Children welcome; play area available
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking
Good for
What reviewers say elsewhere
“My family loves to watch the penguins, we never miss this exhibit. Well designed so you can see them on top of the "ice" and as they swim under water.”
— Paul Zbytowski, September 7, 2026 · google
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Polk Penguin Conservation Center — frequently asked
- Is Polk Penguin Conservation Center open on Mondays?
- Yes — Polk Penguin Conservation Center is open Monday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Where is Polk Penguin Conservation Center?
- Polk Penguin Conservation Center is at Royal Oak, MI 48067.
- What is the phone number for Polk Penguin Conservation Center?
- You can reach Polk Penguin Conservation Center on +1248-541-5717.
