Press Room

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) took a major step forward on its “Green Journey” today, announcing that the Detroit Zoo will be powered by 100% Michigan-made renewable energy through DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program. The move will offset 7,425 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 8,740 acres of U.S. […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

Thousands of runners and walkers will lace up their running shoes and head over to the Detroit Zoo on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, for the Detroit Zoological Society’s 23rd annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo. Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the Ruth Roby Glancy Animal Health Complex and veterinary care for the animals […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is celebrating World Lizard Day on Wednesday, August 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Detroit Zoo’s Holden Reptile Conservation Center. Through hands-on activities, visitors can learn about the characteristics and behaviors of these cold-blooded reptiles as well as the threats they face in the wild. Zookeeper talks […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Belle Isle Nature Center will be buzzing with excitement on Saturday, August 17, for the fourth annual Bee Fest in celebration of National Honey Bee Day. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature beekeeper talks, arts and crafts, local honey tasting, demonstrations on planting and maintaining a […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The king of the beasts will be the center of attention on Saturday, August 10, as the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) celebrates World Lion Day at the Detroit Zoo. Fun learning activities and zookeeper talks at the lion habitat will showcase lions, inform guests about the alarming decline of lions in the wild in Africa […]