There are three millages in the metro Detroit area: The Wayne County Zoological Authority Millage, Oakland County Zoological Authority Millage and Macomb County Zoological Authority Millage.
These millages are paid by property owners in these three counties.
The Zoological Authority Millages support animal care for more than 2,000 animals and 200 different species that are cared for at the Detroit Zoo.
The millages support one-of-a-kind educational opportunities and experiences for children across Southeast Michigan, including field trips at the Detroit Zoo that help them learn, grow and succeed.
The millages help advance the Detroit Zoo’s mission as a leader in education, wildlife conservation and animal welfare.
The Zoological Authorities will place a question on the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, ballot, in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to ensure consistent and stable funding for the Detroit Zoo for years to come.
Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County residents can look up their polling location online by visiting VOTE.org.
For a homeowner with a home worth $200,000, the average cost will remain about $10 a year.
If renewed, this millage will NOT increase property taxes.
For a homeowner with a home worth $200,000, the average cost will remain about $10 a year.
Residents from the three counties are eligible for special benefits, including a $10 discount on memberships.
The Detroit Zoo offers a variety of educational programming for children of all ages in partnership with local schools, from field trips to after-school programs, intended to educate students about animal species and the critical importance of wildlife conservation.
Seniors from all three counties also receive free admission to the Zoo on Senior Day.
The Detroit Zoo is a vital community asset that attracts new businesses, investments and families to our area.
The Detroit Zoo has a proven track record of fiscal responsibility and transparency.
All funding from this low-cost millage is subject to independent audits and is tracked on a public website to ensure tax dollars are spent wisely and transparently.
The Detroit Zoo helps our economy and small businesses with a $190 million combined net economic impact in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties each year, and is a magnet for visitors from across the state, around the country and beyond.
Designated as one of Michigan’s number one visitor attractions, the Detroit Zoo has welcomed an average of more than 1.3 million guests annually for the past 25 years.
We appreciate your willingness to support!
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VOTE YES for the Detroit Zoo Millage Renewal on Tuesday, November 3rd.
