Warm Up With Wild Winter Weekends At Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK (WWJ) - Experience the magic of the Detroit Zoo in the wintertime on Wild Winter weekends in January, February and March. The annual series of family-friendly events feature children's music, zookeeper talks, games and crafts.

Wild Winter Arctic Adventure – Jan. 14 and 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Embrace the arctic chill of winter with arts and crafts and live performances. Watch ice carving demonstrations and learn about the Zoo's arctic animals with enrichment activities and zookeeper talks.

Wild Winter African Adventure – Feb. 11 and 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with an African drum lesson and listen to stories told by Kenyan naturalist and Detroit Zoo Education Specialist David Gakure. Enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, games and educational experiences.

Wild Winter Safari Social - March 10 and 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Escape the winter "blahs" with hot drinks and cool treats. Ice cream and hot cocoa will be available for purchase at a discount. Animal arts and crafts, face painting, animal enrichment activities, zookeeper talks and a winter safari scavenger hunt add to the fun.

Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, the Detroit Zoo is located at the intersection of 10 Mile Rd. and Woodward, just off I-696, in Royal Oak. Admission is $12 for adults 15 to 61, $10 for senior citizens 62 and older, and $8 for children 2 to 14 (children under 2 are free). For more information, call 248-541-5717 or visit www.detroitzoo.org.