Detroit Zoo Seeks Online Votes for Best Zoo Lights Contest
Zoo fans can vote online once a day until Nov. 29. Click here to cast your vote and show off your Detroit pride.
Zoo fans can vote online once a day until Nov. 29. Click here to cast your vote and show off your Detroit pride.
“The four new gorillas are already making themselves at home, and they are wonderful additions to the Detroit Zoo”
She loved taking long walks through her home — especially if there was snow on the ground.
During a recent visit we were able to catch these endangered creatures playing and enjoying the day, including one that took some time for grooming and for flipping
“We know just how much DZS members and guests have missed seeing this world-renowned habitat.”
The Detroit Zoo is home to many magnificent animals, including several polar bears who spend their days playing in the zoo’s “Arctic Ring of Life.”
Murphy spent her childhood summers in metro Detroit and is drawn to the Zoo’s clear commitment to excellence in animal welfare, conservation, education and community engagement.
After being apart for several months, Nuka and Anana were re-introduced last week
Cathy Franklin recently captured video of the adorable cub chomping on a stick.
Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves is the director of the center. She’s dedicated her life to learning about the diverse mix of frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts that can be found around the globe. Learning about them – and protecting them.
With beautiful autumn weather and social distancing requirements limiting attendance, it’s a great time to visit the Detroit Zoo
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International Polar Bear Day Events at the Detroit Zoo February 24 and 27 Royal Oak, MI – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is hosting free activities at the Detroit Zoo’s award-winning Arctic Ring of Life to celebrate International Polar Bear Day and raise awareness of the conservation concerns facing this iconic species. Two events –…
Rare Peregrine Falcon Nesting on Detroit Zoo Water Tower (Detroit Zoo, March 9, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Detroit Zoo staff and local birders are “tweeting” about a rare cliff-nesting bird species that has taken up residence on the water tower at Woodward Avenue and 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. One of the most…
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3,000 people raise $270,000 in Walk to Cure Arthritis (Arthritis Foundation Press Release, May 15, 2015) 3,000 people participated in the 2015 Detroit Walk to Cure Arthritis, presented locally by Beaumont, on May 9 at the Detroit Zoo. Nearly $270,000 was raised to support Arthritis Foundation programs, services and research that help people who have…