Royal Oak, MI - Girls ages 5 and older and their female chaperones ages 18 and older are invited to the Detroit Zoo for a “Girls’ Night Out” in celebration of Women’s History Month.

The overnight adventure at the Ford Education Center will include a late-night tour of the Zoo, keeper talks, craft project, marshmallow roast, movie and breakfast at an animal habitat.  Guests will also meet some of the dedicated women who work at the Zoo, including members of the animal care staff.  The cost for “Girls’ Night Out” is $50 per person.

“This overnight event is a wonderful opportunity for fun, facts, fellowship and a shared awareness of the role of women in history, especially relative to conservation and animal welfare,” said Director of Education Irma J. Hamilton.  The theme of Women’s History Month 2010 is “Writing Women Back into History”.

For more information or to register, call (248) 541-5717 ext. 3800 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .