The utility model relates to an intelligent detection device for a zinc oxide arrester, which comprises a connecting electrode, a resistor disc, a sheet electrode, a detection module, a current lead,a tubular electrode, a metal braising cover, an annular nut, a guide cover, a nut, a preset bolt, a shell, a solar panel, an antenna and a disconnector. The current lead is welded to the connecting electrode, bypasses the resistor disc and the sheet electrode, penetrates through a mutual inductance coil on the detection module and is connected to the tubular electrode, so that the current lead andthe resistor disc form a parallel wiring method, and a screw hole is reserved in the connecting electrode to adapt to zinc oxide arresters with various purposes, the leakage current, lightning strokefrequency and temperature of a zinc oxide arrester can be monitored on line, and the condition of the disconnector can be monitored. When overvoltage occurs, a fault point is found, a positioning function is realized, a grounding current generated due to the closed circuit of the arrester is isolated, the operation states of the zinc oxide arrester and the disconnector are monitored on line in real time, the power failure frequency is reduced, and rapid repair can be carried out.