The Detroit Zoo is closed to the public on Saturday, the Fourth of July, due to power outages caused by storms that recently rolled through Southeast Michigan, according to officials with the site.
The outages are impacting several areas of the Royal Oak-based zoo on West 10 Mile Road. Officials said animal care staff and other zoo employees are on-site to make sure the animals receive the care they need.
According to officials, the zoo plans to reopen on Sunday at 9 a.m. for regular daytime hours if the power is restored by then and they can ensure operations can resume safely…