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Detroit Zoo Lighting Up Metro Detroit with Wild Lights

Nov 30, 2025 | 8:00 AM

Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

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Nov. 23, 2025 ~ Maurice Anderson, director of guest relations for the Detroit Zoo, talks about the Detroit Zoo’s Annual Wild Lights, something that has been very popular in Metro Detroit.

ROYAL OAK, MI ~ The Detroit Zoo Wild Lights are back to lighting up Metro Detroit. The interactive experience runs from Nov. 22 through and features over 1 million lights and over 500 sculptures. Host of Opportunity Detroit Ann Thomas spoke with Director of Guest Relations for the Detroit Zoo Maurice Anderson about the popular holiday season attraction.

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