Demolition has begun at the former Safariland zoo structures on Belle Isle as part of a redevelopment and update for the island on the Detroit River. "There's been a long history of zoos in the park.

Detroit — The end of the road has arrived for the Belle Isle Zoo. Demolition crews worked Tuesday and Wednesday to tear down the long-abandoned zoo, which has sat idle for more than 20 years. Work ...

A Detroit zoo that sat abandoned for more than 20 years has seen demolition crews move in. The 13-acre Belle Isle Zoo closed in 2002 and has been decaying behind ivy-covered fencing for more than two ...

The former Belle Isle Zoo structures are being demolished due to safety concerns. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will restore most of the area to a natural space with trails. A new ...

Demolition is underway for the old abandoned Belle Isle Zoo. The old zoo structures are being taken down, and officials are also removing invasive plants. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources ...