Sunset at the Zoo

Fri Jun 20 2025 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm UTC-04:00

8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, United States, Michigan 48067 | Royal Oak

Detroit Zoo
Publisher/HostDetroit Zoo
Sunset at the Zoo
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Party for a purpose at the Detroit Zoo! Join us for Sunset at the Zoo: An Evening Under the Canopy, presented by KeyBank. Your attendance supports our mission and helps protect chimpanzees and gorillas. Dine, dance and explore the Zoo like never before — all in support of a cause that truly matters.
Hosted in partnership with event chairs Shawn and Kathie Patterson, this 21+ fundraising event features delicious eats, cocktails, live entertainment, and exciting silent and live auctions. You will also enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Zoo and one-of-a-kind animal encounters.
What to Expect
• Signature bites from Detroit’s top restaurants and food trucks
• Summer cocktails and classic spirits
• Exclusive animal encounter opportunities
• Dancing and live entertainment from fan favorites, including the Jerry Ross Band
• Raffle, auctions and Sunset Keys with incredible prizes
• Zoo tram tours and carousel rides
• Interactive stations to connect with our team and our worldwide conservation work
• 125 acres of after-hours Zoo adventures
• And more!
Party With A Purpose
This year’s Sunset is dedicated to the great apes! By attending you’re not just celebrating — you’re igniting positive change for animals and nature. Your support furthers our mission and helps provide care for the chimpanzees and gorillas who call the Zoo home, protect great apes in their native habitats and contribute to wildlife conservation around the world.
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