Kids Receive Free Admission To Detroit Zoo

Looking for a cure for the kids' cabin fever? Look no further than the Detroit Zoo. One child ages 2 to 12 will receive free admission to the Zoo on Mondays and Tuesdays during the month of February when accompanied by one adult at the regular admission price. The offer is available only with a printable coupon which can be found on the Zoo's Web site at www.detroitzoo.org.

While a number of the Zoo's animals seek shelter when the temperature drops, others take the opportunity to play. The Japanese macaques, or snow monkeys, can often be spotted enjoying their outdoor hot tub in the winter months. The Amur tigers, wolverines, red pandas, Asian wild horses, elk and bison also adapt well to colder temperatures.

A popular attraction any time of year is the Arctic Ring of Life, featuring the 70-foot Polar Passage with its spectacular views of swimming polar bears and seals. When it's time to warm up, visitors can head over to the Butterfly Garden - where the temperature is always a balmy 75 degrees - and enjoy over 40 species of butterflies from Costa Rica and El Salvador. Other indoor experiences at the Zoo include the National Amphibian Conservation Center, Penguinarium, and Holden Museum of Living Reptiles.

Kids of all ages can enjoy the Wild Adventure Simulator, an educational, action-packed thrill ride which offers a unique you-are-there experience from the comfort of a specially equipped, motion-simulated big-screen theater seat. Passengers must be at least 36" (three feet) tall, and it is recommend that they be at least 5 years of age or older. Located in the Ford Education Center, the Wild Adventure Simulator is open during regular Zoo hours; show times vary. Tickets are $4. -- www.detroitzoo.org