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ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) and Miami University have announced the launch of a conservation-focused online master’s degree through Miami University. The degree will offer experiential learning locally through the Detroit Zoo. Created for working professionals, the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) is a one-of-a-kind master’s program that immerses students in collaborative inquiry and action as […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

Take a walk — or run — on the wild side at the Detroit Zoo’s upcoming fundraiser. Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo, sponsored by Ford Motor Company, is returning Sept. 11. Thousands of runners and walkers will lace up their running shoes for this annual 5K run and 1.25-mile non-competitive Fun Walk. Runners start […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

In recognition of its dedication to continuing excellence, the Detroit Zoo has been granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the accrediting body for the top zoos and aquariums in the U.S. and eight other countries. Founded in 1924, the AZA is a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is putting equity back into STEM. The DZS has been chosen to co-lead a new informal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) learning equity resource center (ISL-ERC) for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Advancement of Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program. The resource center is made possible through a $10 million […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is looking to reward students who are making their schools — and the world — greener with GreenPrize. The 2022-2023 GreenPrize Award Program is a sustainability-focused project meant to encourage student-led green programs and “Green Teams” in schools. Green Teams or similar clubs focused on environmental sustainability are full of […]