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Detroit Zoo, Belle Isle Nature Center closed due to extremely cold temperatures

Due to the forecasted extreme cold temperatures across Metro Detroit, the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center is closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. (Detroit Zoo)

DETROIT – Due to the forecasted extreme cold temperatures across Metro Detroit, the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center is closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

The closure has been implemented to provide guests and animals who call the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center home.

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Essential team members, including animal care staff, will remain on-site to ensure the animals receive the exceptional care they need.

The Detroit Zoological Society leadership team will closely monitor the latest weather forecasts.

Once it is determined that reopening can be done safely, the society will reopen for regular daytime hours.

Guests who purchased a ticket to visit the zoo during regular operating hours will have their ticket honored for zoo admission on any future visit. Refunds will not be issued if guests decide not to visit at a later date.

Even if the entrance to Belle Isle State Park is permitted, the Belle Isle Nature Center in Detroit will not be open to the public.

Visit the Belle Isle Nature Center and Detroit Zoo Facebook pages for the latest, most up-to-date news on reopening information.Due


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