Detroit Zoo July 26 – 27, 2025

Celebrating Bonsai and the Bonsai Clubs and Collections in Michigan


Last June the Detroit Zoo extended an invitation to the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society to put on a bonsai exhibition at the Zoo.

On July 27th the club hosted a one-day show that included 25 trees, artists doing demos, Green Witch Gardens vending and 2 workshops where participants paired up with club members to have their trees styled.

It was a very successful event for both the Zoo, the participants and our club members.

We have been invited back for 2025 with idea of expanding the show to a two-day event with up to 75 trees. The only way for this to happen is with the participation of other Michigan bonsai clubs and collections.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Participate by displaying a tree, working on a tree, or being a docent

Sign-up for Saturday, Sunday
or both days (or partner with someone to drop-off/pick-up)

You only need to participate in the show for 4 hours/day spending the rest of the day exploring the Zoo

Free admission and parking at the Detroit Zoo

PRESENTING CLUBS:
Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
Four Season’s Bonsai Club
Mid Michigan Bonsai Club

OTHER PARTICIPATING CLUBS:
West Michigan Bonsai Club

PARTICIPATING COLLECTIONS:
Hidden Lake Gardens (MSU)
Matthaei Botanical Gardens (UofM)
Frederik Meijer Gardens (pending)

VENDORS
Green Witch Gardens
Pot Punching Potters

REGISTER HERE