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Archive: How Swede It Is
Detroit Zoo welcomes breeding pair of wolverines
October 18, 2018
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) has welcomed two wolverines to the Detroit Zoo from Sweden. Born in separate zoos, male Yaroslawl, 2, and female Janis, 1, are recommended to breed through the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) as part of a partnership between the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and the European Association for […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Celebrate National Reptile Awareness Day at the Detroit Zoo
Step into the shoes of a field conservation scientist on October 21
October 15, 2018
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
Detroit Zoo visitors can explore the wonders of the scaly world when the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) celebrates National Reptile Awareness Day on Sunday, October 21, at the Holden Reptile Conservation Center. Zookeeper talks will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visitors can learn fun facts about these slithering species, their importance to […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Lead the Pack to the Detroit Zoo for National Wolf Awareness Week
October 15 event highlights wolf conservation efforts
October 8, 2018
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is kicking off National Wolf Awareness Week with a special celebration at the Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness on Monday, October 15. Through zookeeper talks and hands-on activities, guests can learn about gray wolves Waziyata and Kaskapahtew and discover what the DZS is doing to protect and conserve this species and […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Smashing Pumpkins at the Detroit Zoo
Animals to receive Halloween-themed treats October 10 and 20
October 5, 2018
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
Detroit Zoo animals will have a smashing good time on Wednesday, October 10, and Saturday, October 20, 2018, when they receive pumpkins filled with tasty treats to eat, play with, roll around in, tear apart and smash. Each year around Halloween, Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) staff provide the animals with seasonal munchies – including pumpkins, […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Buddy’s Pizza to Open at the Detroit Zoo
Eco-friendly building crafted with locally reclaimed materials
October 3, 2018
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
Buddy’s Pizza, home of the original Detroit-style square pizza, will open its newest restaurant inside the Detroit Zoo on Thursday, October 4, marking its 13th location in Michigan. The eatery will be open daily year-round from 11 a.m. until the Zoo closes. The 5,200-square-foot restaurant will seat 163 guests and offer picturesque views of the […]
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