Group raising money online to build zombie amusement park in Detroit

(WXYZ) - An internet campaign has been launched to raise money to turn part of Detroit into a zombie amusement park.

The group behind the campaign is hoping to use the internet to raise $145,000 by August 10 for what they're calling Z World Detroit.

The fundraising website say the plan is "fun and unique" and will help "revitalize an area while creating some jobs for Detroiters.

WATCH A VIDEO CREATED BY THE GROUP IN THE VIDEO PLAYER BELOW

The video pitch for the idea is called "Z World Detroit - Rebuilding Detroit through Zombies." It was posted to YouTube on June 15.

There's no word on what the Mayor's office thinks of the plan.