Have a Wild Winter Weekend at the Detroit Zoo

The Arctic Adventure-themed event Saturday and Sunday will feature ice-carving demonstrations, talks with zoo keepers, arts and crafts, games and entertainment.

Posted Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 9:33 pm ET|Updated Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 10:37 pm ET

Families who are willing to brave the wintry weather expected Saturday and Sunday can have a Wild Winter Weekend at the in Royal Oak.

The Arctic Adventure-themed event is the first in a series of three Wild Winter Weekends planned at the zoo through March.

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: , 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
Why go: "Celebrate the arctic chill of winter with ice carving demonstrations and meet some of the Detroit Zoo’s arctic animals with animal enrichment and keeper talks," says the zoo's website. "Activities include arctic-themed arts and crafts, games and entertainment."
Cost: Free with admission, which is $15 for ages 15-61, $10 for seniors age 62 and older and military members, $8 for ages 2-14, and free for those younger than 2.
What else: Visit the Detroit Zoo's website for more information.

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