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Pride in the Wild brings drag, aerialists, more to Detroit Zoo in support of LGBTQ+ nonprofits

By Amber Ainsworth
Published  July 14, 2023 1:26pm EDT
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FOX 2 Detroit

ROYAL OAK, Mich. (FOX 2) - A night of drag and other entertainment at the Detroit Zoo this weekend will support LGBTQ+ nonprofits.

Pride in the Wild on Saturday night is a family-friendly event featuring performances from Monica Beverly Hillz of RuPaul's Drag Race and local drag artists. Aerialists and DJs will also provide entertainment.

Related: Bike the Detroit Zoo afterhours

Food and drinks will also be available.

Tickets are $35. Children 2 and younger are free. Buy tickets here.

Proceeds from the event will go toward Affirmations, Ruth Ellis Center, and Ferndale Pride.

The event starts at 6 p.m. When it ends at 10 p.m., head over to 215 West in Ferndale for an after-party.

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