(WXYZ) — The Detroit Zoo announced this week that it has brought in penny press machines, giving people a fun way to collect pocket-sized memories.
The machines – which press a penny with a design – will be located at two locations. One will be at Table 28 and the other will be at the Ron Kagan Wildlife Interpretive Gallery.
It costs $1.01 to use the machine and people can use coins, cash or cards to operate it.
Each machine has four different designs – and guests can collect two full sets.
At Table 28, the designs are:
- Polar bear
- Reticulated python
- Chimpanzee and gorilla
- Rackham Fountain
At the Ron Kagan Wildlife Interpretive Gallery, the designs are:
- Scarlet ibis
- King penguin
- Panamanian golden frog
- Detroit Zoo water tower
“We’re always looking for ways to make a trip to the Zoo more memorable,” Detroit Zoo Senior Director of Guest Experiences Emily O’Hara said in a statement. “These new machines are a small moment of joy — something tangible that brings people together and keeps the connection going after they leave.”
