Sunset at the Zoo 2026

Sunset at the Zoo, presented by KeyBank, took place on June 18 at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak. The annual celebration of the Detroit Zoological Society and the wildlife it protects featured craft cocktails, dishes from more than 30 local restaurants and food trucks, tram tours, carousel rides, live entertainment, silent auctions, exclusive access to Erb Discovery Trails, and unique up-close animal encounters. All funds raised support animal wellness, nutritional nourishment, and wildlife conservation efforts led by the society. // Photographs by Patrick Gloria