The Detroit Zoo is one of the top accredited zoos in the nation.
- 125 acres of naturalistic animal habitats
- Home to more than 3,000 animals (270 different species)
- Receives over 127,000 schoolchildren and teachers each year
The Detroit Zoo has a significant economic impact on the entire tri-county Detroit area.
- Over 1,000,000 visitors last year alone
- 54,000 member households
- 200 employees and over 1,000 volunteers
October 2007 Zogby Poll Results
According to an October 2007 Zogby poll of likely tri-county voters:
- 92% believe it’s important that the Zoo be available for future generations of children.
- 78% are willing to support a special tax to help the Zoo.
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