The new Discovery Trails is expected to be a space The Detroit Zoo is dedicating to the joy of nature and discovery. Seven acres is a very large space for this type of project. The sting ray and bamboo shark habitat will be a first for The Detroit Zoo. It will help teach visitors about how important water is to the Great Lakes region.

The 7-acre experience will feature new and familiar animals and allow guests to interact with them for the first time in zoo history.

The Detroit Zoo announced a new 7-acre immersive experience set to open at the zoo in 2026. It's called Discovery Trails and zoo officials say it's dedicated to the wonder of wildlife, the power of education and the joy of discovery.

On Tuesday morning, the Detroit Zoo announced plans for Discovery Trails, a new, immersive, 7-acre experience dedicated to wildlife, education, and discovery. The site is expected to open in 2026 along the southwest corridor of the Zoo,