Press Room

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoo’s Amphibiville has a “newt” leader.  Trinity Favazza, 9, of Shelby Township, Mich., was sworn in as Mayor of Amphibiville on Wednesday for a two-year term.  Amphibiville is a 2-acre wetland village that is home to the National Amphibian Conservation Center. The Zoo invited candidates ages 7-12 who live in Michigan to enter […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

In observance of Veterans Day, the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) invites active U.S. military and veterans, along with one guest, to enjoy free admission and parking at the Detroit Zoo on Friday, November 11, 2016. The offer applies to those who present valid identification confirming active military status, honorable discharge and/or retirement (including Form DD-214). […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) has been named one of Michigan’s and the nation’s 2016 Best and Brightest Sustainable Companies.  The awards are presented each year by the National Association for Business Resources to companies and organizations that exhibit leadership and innovation in their green and sustainability approach. “Our goal is to inspire others to […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoo will light up the night this holiday season with Wild Lights, a spectacular light display presented by Bank of America.  More than five million twinkling LED lights will brighten the evening sky and illuminate buildings, trees and more than 200 animal sculptures on a trail through the front half of the Zoo. […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoo has surpassed its all-time annual attendance record with two months remaining in 2016, attracting 1,478,760 visitors as of October 31.  This marks the second year the Zoo has seen record-breaking attendance – last year’s 1,476,378 visitors broke the previous record set in 1997 when 1,364,905 guests passed through the gates.  This is […]