We had a birthday party here for my son and his friend. The kids had a blast! You walk in and there…read moreis a table full of lego pieces for the kids to come in and start building. For the birthday party package you pick two projects for the kids to do during the party. Our kids picked the hex bug maze and the robot alligator. The kids had a blast being creative and seeing the awesome results. They ended with a robot battle. The staff was so good with the kids (mix of 6&7 year olds). All the parents have to do is bring the food/cake and party favors and the staff will take care of the rest. They served the food and cupcakes to the kids. They gave each birthday boy a special Robot Garage Lego mini fig. They helped pack up the food and presents and transport them to our cars after. It was a really great experience. We hope to go back to the Robot Garage again in the near future.

The reviews aren't great. If I drive almost 2 hours to bring my grandchildren, I would be very…read moreupset if the robot they were building was missing pieces.

At first, I was a little worried about the price for tickets. I saw they were 40% off though. They…read moredo have adults pay too. Anyone over the age of 1 needs to buy a ticket. We purchased the annual passed and when we did it had us put in our names and birthdays along with a photo for each person. We did come on a busy Saturday as well. We paid $160 for 4 people for a full year which isn't too bad. When it is cold or rainy we can come here and when it is nice we go to the zoo. When we arrived it said they were no longer taking tickets for guests as they were full. I got worried for a moment but we walked up and they scanned and let us in. I didn't realize how massive the place was until we walked in. It was so big and there was so much to do. They especially loved the yellow slide. While we were there, peppa came out too. Just be aware: they do not allow outside food or drinks. They have a small cafe with fair prices inside. I wanted to take a photo but my daughter was running around so that was important. They don't really want strollers inside but there is a spot to park it in the entrance area. They also request kids take shoes off and parents while in certain areas. Just an FYI my kids kept shoes on bc we asked permission. They have braces and need to wear shoes and they said that was totally fine. Overall, this place is awesome and worth it.

Bought tickets online and found a coupon. Buying online was easy and you are able to modify your…read morereservation up to 3 times. Inside has the gift shop and counter. The staff wasn't friendly. I like that they write the parent phone number on the child's wrist ban. Inside is very cool! We found a little hill to put our coats and bag down. Everyone just claimed a spot to keep their stuff. Within the middle are some picnic tables and food/drink. Nice for younger toddlers but still fun for bigger kiddos. My girl was about 1.5 years old and everything was pretty much accessible for her expect for the bigger slides and the bikes. There is a lot of areas for play. Some stuff is a little too loved and worn down. Nothing is too overly interactive. My girl loved the delivery truck since she could put pretend boxes and envelopes into the slots. Bathrooms weren't the most toddler friendly. No little stool or anything to help with washing hands. Peppa came out to meet kiddos and take pics. But there didn't seem to be a rhyme or reason on when Peppa would come out. The handler for Peppa was amazing! Interactive, allowed for each kid and family to have time with Peppa, offered to take pics, stop kiddos who weren't aware of the line. There is a sign that asked for you to take off your shoes, but it's not really policed? It seems implied but not really enforced. Staff wasn't really around at all. But lots of announcements constantly going. The color of the band you wear matters since you are only allowed 2 hours of play. My girl played with everything and we had some time to spare.

I love hihi so much! I've been going here since I was a kid and it's truly the best place to get…read moreall your trinket needs. They have a great selection of goods, and workers are helpful and interactive! Sanrio plushies tend to be on the pricier side, but that's not unnatural to the brand by any means. Additionally, their Sonny Angel collections seem to run out pretty fast, but they regularly have smiskis in stock!

Very awesome anime/comic/manga/collectible store with helpful staff, wide selection and great…read moreprices. Also near the train tracks in Royal Oak. They used to have beverages but are bringing them back. Highly recommended and a cool place to check out if you are in RO!

This was a really interesting place I kept seeing on my Insta feed and I was also sent info on my…read moreInsta page from my family to check out. We finally got a chance to visit. It was a fun place. It was a mix between a dollar store type place and a dollar general type store. They had so many adorable items, like those cute pens and pencils and stickers I took a photo of. They had a very small variety of a lot of items, like a dollar store. They only had around three small refrigerated/ freezer areas. They had their isles separated like a dollar store, home items, cleaning items, shelf stable foods drinks and candies, pet items, small child items, craft area, etc.... I found some items I was looking for like sesame seeds and metal chopsticks. We also found items we had been searching for, for over a year, like the peach ice creams. Those the kids had wanted to try for ages. I feel that even though they were expensive, I had seen them for $10 each, and they were around three for $17 here. They also had tons of the viral candies, drinks, and noodles people like. We love treats, so we stocked up on our favorites. All in all we had fun shopping here and might return.

Beyond Home is like a Chinese version of Daiso. It makes sense since China is now the biggest…read moremanufacturer of everything and anything. Reasonably and low-cost home goods. Also, cute Asian trinkets and toys. A fun store to peruse.

5 Stars - The BEST Funko Pop Store Around!…read more MiPops is hands-down the BEST Funko Pops store around! The selection is incredible, and you can tell they truly love what they do. The customer service is absolutely wonderful--friendly, helpful, and they make you feel like family the moment you walk in. The staff is super knowledgeable about all their products, and they're always happy to answer questions or help you track down that hard-to-find Pop you've been hunting for. Plus, their pricing is very fair, which is a huge bonus compared to other places. If you're a Funko Pop collector or even just starting out, MiPops is the place to go. You won't be disappointed!

To sum up my first visit at MiPops, it was a great one. First and foremost, the customer service…read morewas amazing, each person working was friendly, helpful, personable, genuinely cares about you and will have a conversation with you! Next, the store was VERY clean smelled good and has good looking and organized displays. Also to note, every question I asked was answered to the best of each worker's ability while they were eager to help. The store's selection was wide for high and low end Pops, with deals, old and new pops, big and small etc... Finally the value seems to be mostly very good. Also, they have a WhatNot, which is amazing for us locals. Overall I will be returning to MiPops frequently. I want to say a bug thank you to the staff for making me feel at home in a store so thank you!

What a beautiful day for the annual St. Jude Walk at the Detroit Zoo. It's a perfect leisurely walk…read morewhile taking in all the sights and animal habitats. The Kidney Foundation uses the Detroit Zoo also for their annual walk. This was a great time seeing all the animals. There have been times that the animals have been hiding or sleep in the past. Today was the day that they were all up and at them for all to see. "Lions & tigers & bears, oh my!" We got to see the African tiger, lions, rhinos, grizzly bears, peacocks, buffalo, ostriches, monkeys, etc. Everyone was out for a photo op! If you haven't gone in awhile, you owe it to yourself to treat you and your family to a wonderful outing. The holiday visits in December is another great time for families.

DATE & TIME: August 9, 2026…read more10:00am, they were VERY busy. Tickets are time slotted so please be mindful of that when ordering! AMBIANCE: Pretty standard zoo, was not as big as we thought it was going to be. Lots of vegetation which was nice. They have plenty of bathrooms (but no AC so they are hot!). Many places to eat and street carts throughout. Decor is pleasant. They have several water misters throughout that you can walk through to cool off (that was a nice touch). The setup is a little hard to navigate (you can miss stuff or have to back track a lot). STAFF: CASHIER: friendly enough (she wasn't rude). OTHER (photo takers, exhibit workers, food vendors): All were very friendly, no complaints. CLEANLINESS: All seemed kept up fairly well. BATHROOMS: Several spread throughout pretty well. All indoors but NO air conditioning so they are very hot and muggy! Most have several stalls so not a long wait. PRICES: $21/ea ticket if ordered online (pricing changes with day you go!!!) $8 for parking on their private lots. PARKING: Amble amount on their private lots. OVERALL THOUGHTS: It's a nice zoo to go to once (unless you live in the area). Pricey tickets and pay for parking. Half of the animals were no where to be seen (maybe being so warm??), so that was a bummer and ones that were out were sleeping tucked away so hard to see. Navigating the layout was a bit tricky (lots of backtracking, to not miss things). VERY busy. WOULD I RETURN? No, once was enough for this zoo.

Great unique gifts and large selection of thoughtful greeting cards. The staff are welcoming and…read morefriendly.

I don't know how this store manages to find the most unpleasant people to work there. Consistently…read more They give an impression that they're doing you a favor letting you shop in the store. Why do I continue to go there? It's a once a year visit for the post Christmas sales. I wouldn't otherwise give this store any business.

I took a small group here from my church and we had a good time. I would definitely come back. It's…read moreright across the street from their old location. It's worth it to gather a group because it's 1/2 the price otherwise it's $25 per person. We were given 1 1/2 hours to get through the place but most of us finished way before that. They do remove the snakes if you're interested in holding/ pet them. They have an area where you can pet the tortoises and capybara up close. That's an additional cost. There are 2 rooms from birthday party and they did have a sink in it so guest can wash their hands. Get here soon! I had a good time.

I'll start off by saying that it exceeded my expectations. I really didn't think there would be…read moremuch to see but boy was I wrong. The exhibits have some unusual reptiles. You'll find a two headed turtle, a blind snake, a few albino reptiles including an albino alligator and so much more. The exhibits were neat and clean and we loved the fact that their animals have unique names. Just learning some of their names made the experience a little more fun. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and they took their time talking with us and interacting with anyone who had questions. Petting and holding the reptiles really made the experience fun for the kids. The stacked habitats were too high to see what was in all of them. The lower ones were good enough for me to peer into..... Hairy spiders. The aquarium side had a huge jelly fish tank that let you change the colors of the lighting with the press of a button so you could see them glowing in the different colors of the water. There were sting rays, small sharks, axolotls, unique looking fish and much more. It's jam packed at every turn with creatures big and small and for all ages to enjoy. Their gift shop is nice with lots to choose from. From stuffed animals large and small to little tokens in every price range. It's definitely a fun and educational place to visit. So if you're looking for a place that the entire family can enjoy, this is the place to go for both the young and young at heart.