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The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) has been designated a bronze-level Veteran Friendly Employer by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) in recognition of its commitment to supporting veterans of the U.S. military. “We have the utmost respect for the men and women who have served our country, and appreciate the values, leadership and unique skills […]

If you’re passionate about penguins, obsessed with otters or fascinated by frogs, you might consider working at the wildest place in town this summer.  The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is looking for smiling, energetic, friendly and enthusiastic individuals for seasonal employment during the Detroit Zoo’s peak season.  The DZS is seeking employees to work flexible […]

Birds do it. Bees do it. Find out how animals at the Detroit Zoo do it at the fourth annual Love Gone Wild on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Open to both singles and sweethearts 21 and older, this memorable Valentine’s Day event takes informal science learning to a new level through […]

The Detroit Zoological Society is encouraging Southeast Michigan residents to hop to it and join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA. The citizen science program teaches volunteers how to identify frogs and toads by their breeding calls and to gather and record data that supports a national network. “We already know about the extinctions and […]

The Detroit Zoo’s annual attendance has exceeded one million for the ninth consecutive year, attracting 1,363,949 guests in 2014, up from 1,304,114 in 2013. Wild Lights – the Detroit Zoo’s annual holiday light display presented by Bank of America – drew more than 100,000 guests, contributing to the year’s numbers. “Good weather for most of […]