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events and attractions zoos and aquariumsDoes the Detroit Zoo have hippos?
The Detroit Zoo is one of Michigan's largest family attractions, hosting more than 1.5 million visitors annually. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, it is home to more than 2,400 animals representing 235 species. The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in the United States to use barless exhibits extensively.
Moreover, does the Detroit Zoo have an aquarium?
Center for Zoo and Aquarium Animal Welfare and Ethics - Detroit Zoo.
Also asked, what animals does the Detroit Zoo have?
- Wildebeest. At the Detroit Zoo Male eastern white-bearded wildebeests Lenny and Jeffery, both born in July 2017, arrived at the Detroit Zoo in June 2018.
- Pig.
- Aardvark.
- Seal.
- Polar bear.
- Arctic fox.
- Chimpanzee.
- Rhinoceros.
At the Detroit Zoo Kivuli (Swahili for “shadow”), is the more reserved of the two adults. The giraffe family can be found next to the Grevy's zebras in the African Grasslands. The Giraffe Encounter, an elevated viewing platform overlooking their habitat, puts guests at eye level with the tallest creatures at the Zoo.