Detroit Tigers Day at the Detroit Zoo

Schedule

Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

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

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A Grand Slam Sunday
Join us for the first-ever Detroit Tigers Day at the Detroit Zoo, a one-day event where baseball’s favorite striped mascot meets the real deal(opens in a new tab). Rally the whole lineup — grandparents, kiddos, jersey-wearing toddlers and die-hard fans alike — for an experience blending the spirit of Opening Day with the wonder of wildlife.
What to Expect
• Tiger enrichment & Zookeeper chats at the Devereaux Tiger Forest
• Special appearances from PAWS(goes to new website) and the Rally Cats
• A meet-and-greet with a surprise Tigers alumni
• Detroit Zoo raffle table including a family membership + more
• Detroit Tigers raffle table including a kids club membership, signed items + more
• Themed drinks like Big Cat Boba and Tiger Latte Art available for purchase
• Wear Tigers gear & get 10% off merch* at the Detroit Zoo Shop
• An interactive, tiger-themed education station
*Exclusions apply
Itinerary
• 11 a.m. - Event begins, first-come-first-served welcome gift for fans
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - PAWS and Rally Cats in attendance
• 11:30 a.m. - Tiger enrichment & Zookeeper Chat at the Devereaux Tiger Forest
• 12 to 1 p.m. - Tiger’s alumni meet-and-greet
• 1:30 p.m. - Tiger enrichment & Zookeeper Chat at the Devereaux Tiger Forest
• 2 p.m. - Event ends

Why It Matters
Tigers are one of the most endangered large cats on the planet, with fewer than 4,500 left in the wild. When you rep your Old English D during Tigers Day, you're supporting the research, conservation and evidence-based care that helps them thrive both here and across the globe.
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8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, United States, Michigan 48067

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