Press Room

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

Most residents in metro Detroit believe that individual actions in one’s daily routine – such as turning out the lights when leaving a room – play a role in helping the environment. Adherence to this and other environmentally helpful practices – such as recycling at home and adjusting the thermostat to save energy – by […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

Which sounds like the better bedmate: a wolf, giraffe, polar bear, penguin or red panda? Pediatric patients at University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital will have the opportunity to choose from hundreds of plush playmates as part of a new partnership with the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS). “This is a wonderful opportunity for us […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) has received an “exceptional” designation after earning the highest possible rating – four out of four stars – for the fifth consecutive year for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency from the nation’s largest independent evaluator of nonprofit organizations. This top ranking places the DZS among only […]

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 100 animal sculptures on a trail through the front half of the Zoo. […]

DETROIT, Mich., 

The Belle Isle Nature Zoo will host its seventh annual Boo at the Nature Zoo Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and bring treat bags as Halloween treats will be provided to all who attend.  Guests are asked to join the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) on […]