A view of the main entrance — this gallery offers a final look at the former Belle Isle Zoo as it appeared just before demolition began in November 2025.
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view of the Belle Isle Zoo structures near the front entrance - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view of the Belle Isle Zoo structures near the front entrance - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view of the Belle Isle Zoo structures near the front entrance - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view of the elevated walkway near the Tree House - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view of the elevated walkway near the Tree House - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Underneath the Tree House - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
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Inside the Tree House - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
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Inside the Tree House - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Inside the Tree House - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view of the Tree House - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view of the Monkey House - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
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A view of the Lookout Tower - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view of the Maintenance Garage - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view of the Belle Isle Zoo (lions cages) - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
A view of the Belle Isle Zoo (lion cages) - Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
Photo from Oct. 31, 2025
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
