Conservation Connection

The Detroit Zoological Society is proud to support the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center in its mission to protect wild gorillas in their native African habitats. Currently, GRACE is working to establish the Usala Conservation Corridor — a 300,000-acre lifeline connecting Tayna Nature Reserve and Maiko National Park. This vital corridor will help safeguard critically endangered Grauer’s gorillas, ensuring their survival for generations to come.

While there is still much work ahead, significant progress has been made in the past year. The DZS remains committed to supporting our conservation partners in making this ambitious vision a reality — one that will ignite positive change for animals and nature.