Press Room

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is highlighting its global wildlife conservation initiatives on Endangered Species Day by offering Detroit Zoo visitors a chance to meet with DZS field researchers from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 18. “The DZS contributes to wildlife conservation worldwide and, in some cases, we’ve led the revival of […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is celebrating World Migratory Bird Day on Sunday, May 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Detroit Zoo.  Through family-friendly activities – including a guided bird-watching walk, zookeeper talks and learning stations – visitors can discover more about these winged wonders, the often-perilous journeys they undertake during the […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) and Michigan Humane Society (MHS), in collaboration with more than 40 local animal welfare organizations, will co-host the spring 2018 Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo, presented by Purina, on Friday, May 18, noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Hundreds of dogs, […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

Move over, Sunday Funday – it’s time for Salamander Saturday at the Detroit Zoo.  This family-friendly event is set for May 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the National Amphibian Conservation Center and is free with admission. The event will include opportunities to learn about the 500 species of salamanders – including sirens, newts, […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) Curator of Education Claire Lannoye-Hall has been presented with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Distinguished Informal Science Education Award during the National Conference on Science Education in Atlanta.  The NSTA awards honor K-12 teachers, principals, professors and other professionals for their outstanding work and achievement in science education. “Claire is […]