Detroit Zoo Closes July 4, Reopening at 9 a.m. July 5 After Michigan Storms
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Updated · Detroit Free Press · Jul 4
Detroit Zoo Closes July 4, Reopening at 9 a.m. July 5 After Michigan Storms
3 articles · Updated · Detroit Free Press · Jul 4
Summary
Detroit Zoo shut its gates for the entire July 4 holiday after Friday evening storms knocked out power, with reopening planned for 9 a.m. Sunday.
The zoo said all animals and staff are safe and being cared for despite the outage, and July 4 tickets will be honored on a future visit through Dec. 31.
Storm damage also hit Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, where okapi Elombe was pulled from exhibit while crews clear debris and repair fencing, though that zoo remains open.
Other Michigan zoos — including Binder Park, John Ball, Indian Creek and Saginaw Children's Zoo — stayed open through the holiday despite the broader storm impact.