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*Disclosure: I have an ongoing partnership with the Detroit Zoo. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Looking to check out the zoo without the little ones in tow? The Detroit Zoo is hosting a Summer Zoomance this July and August, a 21+ event that features all the zoo activities, without the kids. Come enjoy music and drinks and rekindle your childhood love for the Detroit Zoo! Dates include July 9 and August 20 , both from 6pm to 9pm. Tickets are $14/person and you must be 21+ to attend. More info about Zoomance: Tickets are $14. All guests must be 21 and older Photo ID is required for entrance Adults are invited to rekindle their childhood love for the Detroit Zoo at Summer Zoomance. This is an adults-only event, featuring cash bars, complimentary tram tours, zookeeper talks, live music and rides on the Tauber Family Railroad (additional $3 per person). Guests can enjoy an adult beverage while strolling through the Zoo until twilight. Tickets for Sum...

As a huge fan of the original Jurassic Park  movies, I'm getting excited for Jurassic World  to hit theaters on June 12th. The Detroit Zoo will be hosting "Jurassic World Day" on Saturday, June 6th, from 10am to 2pm , and you can win some Jurassic World  prizes - including screening passes! Things to know before you go: Dinosauria is ongoing through September 7th , but you can only enter to win Jurassic World  prizes on June 6th. Prizes include screening passes and promotional items, while supplies last. Dinosauria includes 40 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs that snarl, move, and even spit!  The DinoTrail is 5 acres and includes displays of adult dinosaurs, young dinos, and a nest with eggs and hatchlings. Dinosauria is open daily 9:30am to 5pm, and until 8pm on Wednesdays in July and August. Tickets are $5 with zoo admission, for visiors ages 2 and older, and can be bought at main admissions or the Dinosauria ticket booth. Are you planning on see...

*Disclosure: I am receiving KIND bars in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Hey Detroiters! KIND (maker of the yummy bars pictured above) is teaming up with online retailer zulily  to host "kindness safaris" at 20 zoos across the U.S., and the Detroit Zoo's event  will be May 16th, from 11am to 4pm. Kindness safaris with include a scavenger hunt and other family-friendly activities. Take-home kindness kits, as pictured above, will be given away to children that attend the event, and it includes a lunch tote, scavenger hunt booklet, and (of course) some KIND bars. Limited quantities are available of these, and they're given out on a first-come, first-serve basis, so make sure  to get to the Zoo early that day. You and up to three others in your party can get *free* tickets for this event by presenting this coupon at the Zoo - please note that it's only the first 50 people  who arrive there with the coupon on May 1...

Hey, movie fans! Outback is hosting the Detroit Zoological Society's Give Back Night Fundraiser this Thursday, November 6th, 2014.  If you dine at Outback that night, and say "Zoo Night" to your server, 15% of your total check will be donated to the Detroit Zoo  - definitely a great organization. Click here  to find the closest Outback location to you. Some movie + Outback pairings that I suggest (Outback is great either before or after a movie!): -AMC John R + Madison Heights Outback -Emagine Novi and Novi Outback -Emagine Rochester Hills and Rochester Outback I also have a giveaway - one of my lucky readers will win a $20 gift certificate to Outback!