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Archive: New Beer on Tap to Benefit Detroit Zoological Society’s Conservation Work
Griffin Claw Brewing Company’s Piping Plover Pilsner takes flight just in time for July 4th holiday
July 1, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) and Griffin Claw Brewing Company are teaming up for wildlife with the release of Piping Plover Pilsner, a special beer highlighting the DZS’s conservation work for the endangered Great Lakes piping plover. Launching this week, the limited-edition brew will be available in four-pack 16-ounce cans at Griffin Claw in Birmingham. […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Detroit Zoo’s Polk Penguin Conservation Center to Close Temporarily Beginning September 9 for Repairs Due to Faulty Waterproofing by Construction Contractor
Water infiltration issues to be fixed, penguins to move to former habitat
June 20, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) will temporarily close the Detroit Zoo’s Polk Penguin Conservation Center beginning September 9 through mid-June 2020 to make repairs due to faulty waterproofing by the construction contractor. Approximately 9 gallons of groundwater are seeping into the building and being pumped out each day. “Unfortunately, the contractor failed to properly waterproof […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Namaste Right Here at the Detroit Zoo
Yoga at the Zoo allows guests to meditate among nature and wildlife
June 19, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
Local yogis are invited to bring their cows, cats, camels and downward dogs to the Detroit Zoo this summer. Yoga at the Zoo will be held on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 to 9 a.m., beginning July 8 through August 29. Guests 13 years of age and older will have a unique opportunity to participate in […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Celebrate World Camel Day at the Detroit Zoo June 22
Endangered species highlighted with zookeeper talks, learning activities
June 17, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is celebrating domestic Bactrian camels Rusty, Suren, Humphrey, Rusi and Tula – as well as their wild counterparts – at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, June 22, in honor of World Camel Day. Guests are invited to enjoy zookeeper talks and fun learning activities during this special event that is […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Stick Your Neck Out for Earth’s Tallest Creatures on World Giraffe Day
Detroit Zoological Society to host celebration June 21 at Detroit Zoo
June 14, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) has a leg up on all the summer happenings and is kicking things off with a celebration of World Giraffe Day on Friday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo’s Giraffe Encounter. Zookeeper talks at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. will highlight not only […]
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