| Date |
Topic |
| January 5th at 1:00 pm |
Animal Architects- Learn about the things animals build and why they build them! |
| February 2nd at 1:00 pm |
Touch, Target and Tap! How does training behaviors through positive reinforcement contribute to excellent animal care and welfare? |
| March 2nd at 1:00 pm |
Do You See Me Now? We’ll dive into the various forms of camouflage and courtship displays used by animals throughout the animal kingdom |
| April 6th at 1:00 pm |
Sloths, Aardvarks, Bats, Oh My! Learn more about the Nocturnal Animals that live at the zoo and what they do when the guests go home |
| May 4th at 1:00 pm |
From the Sky to the Sea- How Penguins penguins first evolved from a common ancestor and perhaps lost their ability to fly |
| June 1st at 1:00 pm |
Crashes, Rafts and Prides – Discussions on the dynamics of animals groups and behaviors |
| July 6th at 1:00 pm |
Managing Endangered Species and Bringing them Back from Extinction. Ever wonder how species are managed in zoos? We’ll take an in-depth look at species survival plans and look at the innovative “Frozen Zoo” initiative as we attempt to save species from extinction |
| August 3rd at 1:00 pm |
Happy Birthday Detroit Zoo! This month the Detroit Zoo celebrates its 95th birthday! We will take a look back on the history of the zoo as well as what the future has in store! |
| September 7th at 1:00 pm |
Wolves to Man’s Best Friend… Learn how animals like gray wolves became domesticated overtime |
| October 5th at 1:00 pm |
Lessons in the Field- Peru Adopt-A-School and the Detroit Zoological Society’s partnership with CONAPAC supporting education and conservation in the Peruvian Amazon |
| November 2nd at 1:00 pm |
Changing Adaptations for a Changing Climate- In the face of climate change what are species adapted to cold weather such as Polar Bears and Penguins doing to adjust to their changing ecosystems? |
| December 7th at 1:00 pm |
We have had a very exciting year at the zoo in 2023! Spend some time learning about all our newest residents |
