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MEDIA ALERT: Detroit Zoo, Belle Isle Nature Center Will Reopen on Saturday, Dec. 24
Wild Lights at Detroit Zoo will resume Monday, Dec. 26
December 23, 2022
The Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center will reopen to the public on Saturday, Dec. 24. The Zoo will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and the Nature Center will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Both campuses are closed on Christmas Day (Sunday, Dec. 25) and will resume normal […]
Read MoreMEDIA ALERT: Detroit Zoo, Belle Isle Nature Center Will be Closed on Friday, Dec. 23
Essential workers will still be present to care for animals on grounds
December 22, 2022
The Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center will temporarily close on Friday, Dec. 23 due to the threat of a major winter storm expected to impact the metro Detroit region. This closure includes both normal daytime operating hours at the Zoo and Nature Center, as well as scheduled Wild Lights events in the evening at the […]
Read MoreA Natural Partnership: Detroit Zoological Society, Huron-Clinton Metroparks team up to promote outdoor education in Macomb County
Two major community organizations coming together to bring new programs to Macomb residents
December 7, 2022
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich.
Leaders with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks and Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) are embarking on an exciting partnership, building off each other’s strengths to bring meaningful programming and educational resources to the residents in Macomb County and southeast Michigan. The partnership will focus on collaborating with local leaders, teachers and Macomb County residents to expand the educational […]
Read MoreArchive: Support the Grizzlies Who Call the Detroit Zoo Home This Giving Zoo Day
November 23, 2022
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
Campaign to Fund Training Wall for Bears Mike, Thor and Boo This Giving Zoo Day, the Detroit Zoo is for the bears. Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is dedicating Giving Zoo Day — its annual Giving Tuesday celebration — to grizzly bears Mike, Thor and Boo. The DZS is encouraging animal lovers […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Get ready for all that glitters and glows – Wild Lights returns Nov. 19!
Merry and bright nights await this winter at the Detroit Zoo
November 17, 2022
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
Make the holiday season merry and bright with an after-hours trip to the Detroit Zoo. Celebrating its 10th consecutive year, Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo kicks off its season on Saturday, Nov. 19. Presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions, this annual event features millions of twinkling holiday lights across dozens of expertly designed displays throughout […]
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