Press Room

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) received the 2018 Education Award for community engagement from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) on September 27 during its annual conference, held this year in Seattle. The award is bestowed annually upon AZA-accredited institutions for outstanding achievement in educational program design. The DZS was recognized for its Celebrate […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is celebrating World Gorilla Day on Monday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Detroit Zoo’s Great Apes of Harambee. Through interaction with animal care staff and educational activities, the event will give guests a deeper understanding of these primates and their wild counterparts. Zookeeper talks will […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

Southern white rhinoceroses Jasiri, 18, and Tamba, 17, will be celebrated – along with their wild counterparts – during World Rhino Day on Saturday, September 22, at the Detroit Zoo. Zookeeper talks will be held at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and fun learning activities will take place throughout the day. Guests will […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is looking for a “toadly” new candidate to leap into office this November as Mayor of Amphibiville. The 2-acre wetland village that is home to the Detroit Zoo’s National Amphibian Conservation Center is seeking a “newt” leader for a two-year term. Amphibiville’s outgoing mayor – Trinity Favazza, 11, of Shelby […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is hosting special activities in honor of World Great Ape Day on Saturday, September 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Detroit Zoo’s Great Apes of Harambee. The event will include fun learning activities and zookeeper talks, providing guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world […]