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Archive: It’s a Dung Deal: Free Detroit Zoo Poo April 14 to First 1,000 GreenFest Guests
Earth Day celebration features sustainability tour, environmental education
April 3, 2018
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) will be number one at giving away number two when it hosts its sixth annual GreenFest at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, April 14, 2018, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is dedicated to celebrating Earth Day (observed this year on April 22) and engaging the community in environmental […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Learn About Slime Dogs and Snot Otters at the Belle Isle Nature Center
Mudpuppypalooza celebrates Detroit River salamander
March 29, 2018
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) will host its annual Mudpuppypalooza at the Belle Isle Nature Center on Sunday, April 8, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event is a celebration of mudpuppies – large, permanently aquatic salamanders native to the Detroit River. Mudpuppypalooza features fun and educational activities such as mask making, […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Leap into Spring on World Frog Day at the Detroit Zoo
Activities will explore frog calls, characteristics and conservation
March 13, 2018
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is celebrating World Frog Day on Tuesday, March 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the award-winning National Amphibian Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo. The event includes hands-on activities, games and opportunities for visitors to learn about these charismatic creatures and the DZS’s efforts to preserve and restore […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Female Polar Bear Arrives at Detroit Zoo
5-year-old Suka is new mate for 13-year-old male Nuka
March 5, 2018
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
A female polar bear named Suka, 5, has arrived at the Detroit Zoo from Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisc., based on a Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding recommendation through the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). She will be paired with Nuka, a 13-year-old male polar bear residing in the Zoo’s Arctic Ring of […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Spring Forward Into Frog Fun and Learning at the Belle Isle Nature Center
‘Toadally awesome’ amphibian awareness event to be held March 11
March 1, 2018
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Belle Isle Nature Center invites visitors to spring forward into Daylight Saving Time while learning about amphibians and amphibian conservation at its Spring Forward celebration. The free event takes place on Sunday, March 11, 2018, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spring Forward offers the opportunity to hear from zookeepers who care for the amphibians […]
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