# Event Details - **Event Name**: Summer Sips - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Welcome to Camp Remember camp? Bug juice, s'mores, dancing under string lights, sneaking out past curfew, swearing you'd never forget your bunkmates. Summer Sips, presented by KeyBank, is that. Just 21+, with craft beer instead of bug juice and the Zoo as your campground. Lawn games, live music, unlimited carousel rides, after-hours access to the brand-new Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails and more — all included with your ticket. No counselors. No curfew. Just you, your group chat and the kind of summer night that used to feel endless. The Cabin Roster Learn what you can expect during your visit • 100+ beverages including craft beer, cocktails, seltzers, wine and zero-proof options • 10-14 3 oz. tastings depending on ticket type • A complimentary welcome drink from Griffin Claw Brewing Company to kick off camp • Access to Erb Discovery Trails • Access to Dinosauria, presented by Michigan First Credit Union • Live music from Phoenix Theory and DJ Big Ben • Camp activities for the 21+ crowd • S'mores kits available for purchase • Oversized lawn games and themed photo ops • Interactive Connection Station • Zookeeper chats • Free carousel rides until 9 p.m. • Food available for purchase What's New at Camp Explore the newest features at Summer Sips 2026 • General admission now starts at 6:30 p.m., a half-hour earlier than 2025. • For one night, the Detroit Zoo runs on camp rules, with the same hands-on energy and friendly competition you remember. • S'mores kits are available for purchase, because no camp is a real camp without one. • The campground also got bigger. Erb Discovery Trails — the Zoo's newest experience — is open, and access is included with your Summer Sips ticket. The Camp Schedule Plan your evening • 6 p.m. — Event open to VIPs • 6:30 p.m. — General admission opens, camp begins • 8 p.m. — Animal habitats and the back of the Zoo close. • 6 - 8 p.m. — One-way train rides from main admissions to Africa • 9 p.m. — Last carousel ride • 9:30 p.m. — Last call • 10 p.m. — Lights out A note on the animals: Most habitats close at 8 p.m. for the well-being of the animals. We recommend visiting the animals first when you arrive and working your way back toward the music as the night goes on. A Note From Your Counselor Know your attendance matters Camp ends at 10 p.m. The work doesn't. Every Summer Sips ticket helps the Detroit Zoological Society care for the more than 2,000 animals who call the Zoo home — and supports wildlife conservation across Michigan and around the world. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/royal-oak/summer-sips/200030169793624 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Royal Oak - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, United States, Michigan 48067 - **lat**: 42.47689 - **long**: -83.14946 - **full address**: 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, United States, Michigan 48067 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Summer Sips - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1fe03a497b0f7845a84be88e610a49cf030e00a96d76533ac748f112580b3ef2-rimg-w800-h450-dc2ca7c1-gmir?v=1780247604 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Summer Sips being held? - **A:** Summer Sips takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, United States, Michigan 48067. - **Q**: Who is organizing Summer Sips? - **A:** Summer Sips is organized by Detroit Zoo. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Detroit Zoo's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Detroit Zoo a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Detroit Zoo has 428+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Detroit Zoo has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Summer Sips is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Royal Oak, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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