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Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo Kicks Off Oct. 7
Annual merry-not-scary event returns for three weekends this October
October 2, 2023
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
ROYAL OAK, Mich. — Get ready for a bewitching experience at the Detroit Zoo this October! Zoo Boo, the Detroit Zoo’s beloved annual Halloween extravaganza presented by Corewell Health, is back for three enchanting weekends, promising “merry-not-scary” fun for guests of all ages. Zoo Boo will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Oct. […]
Read MoreDetroit Zoo Welcomes New Gorilla Troop
One male, three females now call the Great Apes of Harambee habitat home
August 24, 2023
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
ROYAL OAK, Mich. — The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) announced today that four gorillas – one male and three females – have moved to the Detroit Zoo’s Great Apes of Harambee habitat. Three of the gorillas — Mshindi, Tulivu and Bandia — arrived from the Cincinnati Zoo, where they lived together in a troop since […]
Read MoreDetroit Zoological Society, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Partner to Provide ‘Care Companions’ for Pediatric Patients
More than 100 plush animals given to children at hospital in Ann Arbor
August 10, 2023
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), along with University of Michigan Health, have formed a partnership that is putting smiles on the faces of children at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. More than 100 “Care Companions” – also known as “plush” animals – were recently distributed to pediatric patients at the Ann Arbor, Michigan hospital, where children […]
Read MoreBuzz Over to Bee Fest at the Belle Isle Nature Center!
Annual free event returns to raise awareness about critical importance of bees and our ecosystem
August 4, 2023
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
WHAT: The Belle Isle Nature Center is hosting Bee Fest, a free, family-friendly day featuring a series of educational and interactive activities focused on bees and their significance in our environment. Participants will learn how to care for pollinators who call southeast Michigan home through fun, engaging activities and educational displays, such as: Bee-friendly gardening […]
Read MoreJoin the Party for the Detroit Zoo’s 95th Anniversary!
Zoo to celebrate with special events, discounts, merchandise and more throughout the month of August
July 21, 2023
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
ROYAL OAK, Mich. — The Detroit Zoo is celebrating its 95th-anniversary this August, and we want guests to join in on the fun! The month-long celebration will feature special events, never-before-seen discounts, themed merchandise and more. “The Detroit Zoo opened to the public for the first time on Aug. 1, 1928. Since then, it has […]
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