Nonprofit organization that operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center
Statement of purpose: Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places
Renowned leader in wildlife conservation, animal welfare, environmental sustainability and humane education
261 full-time and 30 part-time employees
1,100 volunteers
52,000 member households
Detroit Zoo
Situated on 125 acres with many naturalistic habitats
Major exhibits include the Polk Penguin Conservation Center, Arctic Ring of Life, Australian Outback Adventure, Great Apes of Harambee, National Amphibian Conservation Center, Holden Reptile Conservation Center and Butterfly Garden