Wild Summer Nights Concert Series Rocks the Detroit Zoo

Wild Summer Nights Concert Series Rocks the Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK, Mich., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Zoo is getting ready for their annual "Wild Summer Nights Concert Series" presented by Starbucks. From July 6 to August 31 don't miss your chance to get down on Wednesdays with live bands from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The concert series, with the support of the Metro Times, Fox 2, and AM 580 has something for everyone by featuring a wide variety of music from children's, folk, jazz, blues and rock.

Bring a blanket, a picnic dinner and spread out in the Picnic Grove where there is room to relax and enjoy the show. Concessions, wine, beer, frozen specialty drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

Coffee tasting with Starbucks "Coffee Masters" employees will also be available at various concerts. The Coffee Masters hope to increase coffee passion and knowledge in the community.

The entire Zoo stays open late and the animals are often more active in the cooler evening weather. The "Wild Summer Nights Concert Series" is free for guests with the purchase of regular Zoo admission.

Concert Schedule: July 6-Gemini (Children's) July 13-Straight Ahead (Jazz) July 20-The Mydols (Rock) July 27-Blackman & Arnold (Folk/Rock) August 3-Jimi Hocking (Blues/Swing Style) August 10-Jill Jack (Folk/Rock) August 17-Candy Band (Children's) August 24-Jody Raffoul (Acoustic Rock) August 31-James Coffey (Children's)

The Detroit Zoological Institute is comprised of the Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Zoo. The Institute, founded in 1928, is committed to celebrating and saving wildlife. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, the Detroit Zoo is open year round with several indoor viewing areas. The Detroit Zoo is located at the intersection of Ten Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, just off I-696 in Royal Oak. Admission is $11.00 for adults 13 to 61; $9.00 for senior citizens 62 and older and $7.00 for students ages 2 to 12; and children under 2 are free. For more information call (248) 398- 0900 or visit http://www.detroitzoo.org/ . The Belle Isle Nature Zoo is located on Belle Isle Park in Detroit. The Nature Zoo is currently under construction but some family programming takes place on the weekends with advance reservations by calling (313) 852-4056. The Detroit Zoological Society works to promote the general welfare and interests of the Detroit Zoological Institute. Financial support has allowed the Zoo to expand its animal collection, open new exhibits, and implement major beautification projects. To help the Detroit Zoological Society through financial support, partnership opportunities, membership, or volunteering, please call (248) 541-5717.

Source: Detroit Zoological Institute

CONTACT: Rana Kozouz of Detroit Zoological Institute, +1-248-398-0903, ext. 3234, or rkozouz@detroitzoo.org

Web site: http://www.detroitzoo.org/

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