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Archive: Green Day at the Detroit Zoo
Animals to receive recycled holiday trees
January 7, 2020
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
WHAT: The holidays may be over but the fun is just getting started for the animals at the Detroit Zoo. Many of their habitats will be “spruced up” beginning Wednesday, January 8, when they are given recycled holiday evergreen trees to play with, roll around, strip and tear apart. WHEN: There will be a scheduled distribution of the […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Put a Ring On It at Detroit Zoo’s Wild Lights
Holiday extravaganza proves popular place to pop the question
December 6, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
It may be cold outside, but hearts are warm during Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo. Dozens of couples have become engaged during the annual holiday light display, now in its seventh year, with the help of Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) staff. Opportunities abound for the ultimate romantic gesture during Wild Lights. Red lights swirl […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center Certified Sensory Inclusive
Guests with sensory issues offered a more accommodating experience
December 3, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) and KultureCity have joined forces to make the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center, as well as all programs and events, more sensory inclusive. KultureCity’s certification process entailed staff and volunteers at both DZS facilities being trained on how to recognize guests with sensory needs and how to handle […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Wildlife Photographer of the Year Makes U.S. Debut at Detroit Zoo
Exhibition begins November 16; open during Wild Lights
November 12, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
A bald eagle touches down on a snowy riverbank with its massive wingspan on full display; a Weddell seal lies in peaceful repose on a bed of ice; a puma mom poses serenely as her cubs play-fight around her – these are among 100 stunning images featured in the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: A Holiday Tradition With Glowing Reviews
Wild Lights returns to the Detroit Zoo November 16
November 11, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
Wild Lights, the Detroit Zoo’s annual holiday light display presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions, receives glowing reviews each year by visitors who have made it a holiday tradition. Starting November 16, more than 5 million twinkling LED lights will brighten the evening sky and illuminate buildings, trees and 280 sculptures – more than 230 of […]
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