Sunset at the Zoo 2025

The Detroit Zoological Society hosted its annual Sunset at the Zoo event on June 20 at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak. The theme of the evening, presented by KeyBank, was An Evening Under the Canopy. The focus of the event was protecting endangered chimpanzees and gorillas. Guests enjoyed summer cocktails and classic spirits, signature dishes from Detroit’s top eateries, dancing and live entertainment, a raffle, auctions, and Sunset Keys with prizes. It also included exclusive animal encounter opportunities, zoo tram tours and carousel rides, full after-hours access to the Detroit Zoo grounds, and interactive stations to connect with the zoo’s team and its worldwide conservation work. // Photographs by Patrick Gloria