Detroit Zoo's Wild Summer Nights concert series returns with family-friendly entertainment

The Detroit Zoo’s Wild Summer Nights concert returns this week for another season of live music and fun on the zoo’s lawn, with a variety of entertainment for all ages.

The Detroit Zoo's Wild Summer Nights concert series returns on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
The Detroit Zoo's Wild Summer Nights concert series returns on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

The schedule for the four-concert series is as follows:

  • Wednesday, July 24: Enchanted Princess Party

  • Wednesday, Aug. 7: Your Generation in Concert

  • Wednesday, Aug. 21: Shamrock Jazz Orchestra

  • Monday, Aug. 26: The Prolifics (rescheduled from originally planned start date of July 10)

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“The Wild Summer Nights Concert Series is a great way to spend your summer evenings at the Zoo, enjoy some family-friendly fun and discover music from local artists,” said senior events manager Megan Gregg. “Whether you're into throwback tunes, rock hits or renditions of your favorite children’s songs, there's a concert for everyone.”

The concerts take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak. Each event is free with zoo admission; zoo members enter free. For more information, visit detroitzoo.org.

Contact Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield at dbeddingfield@freepress.com.

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