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Archive: Participate in Field Conservation Work with Detroit Zoo Staff
Experiences offered in raffles at Wildlife Conservation Gala March 18
March 3, 2017
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
Taken with turtles? Mad about mudpuppies? Eager for beavers? The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is offering the opportunity to participate with animal care staff in field conservation work for two of the three species. The experiences will be offered in two 52-card raffles at the DZS’s inaugural Wildlife Conservation Gala, presented by Gage Products Company, […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Spring Forward Into Frog Fun and Learning at the Detroit Zoo
‘Toadally awesome’ amphibian awareness event to be held March 12
March 2, 2017
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoo invites visitors to spring forward into Daylight Saving Time while learning about amphibians and amphibian conservation at the annual Spring Forward celebration. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, March 12, 2017, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the National Amphibian Conservation Center and is free with Zoo admission. Spring Forward features […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Detroit Zoo Hosts Amphibian Management School
International animal care staff to receive training Feb. 27-March 3
February 27, 2017
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoo will be hopping with “amphibiphiles” this week as amphibian care staff from zoos around the country – as well as Haiti, Ecuador and Mexico – convene for the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Amphibian Management School Feb. 27 through March 3. The training course will highlight current research on captive amphibian […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Celebrate International Polar Bear Day at the Detroit Zoo February 26-27
Activities will highlight issues facing species in the wild
February 22, 2017
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is hosting free activities at the Detroit Zoo’s award-winning Arctic Ring of Life to celebrate International Polar Bear Day and raise awareness of the conservation concerns facing this iconic species. Two events – one on Sunday, Feb. 26, and another on Monday, Feb. 27 – will include zookeeper talks, educational […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Science On a Sphere International Workshop Orbits into the Detroit Zoo
Consortium revolves around earthly topics and out-of-this-world technology
February 14, 2017
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will co-host the 2017 international Science On a Sphere Users Collaborative Workshop April 25-27 at the Detroit Zoo. The gathering is held annually to provide an opportunity for members of the worldwide Science On a Sphere network to exchange ideas and collaborate […]
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