Celebrating Wildlife

January - December | Dates/times will vary | Virtual Celebration!

Mark your calendars for these virtual adventures at the Detroit Zoo in conjunction with national and international species recognition days and seasonal celebrations with the animals.

 

A bison

Saturday, November 7

National Bison Day

Did you know that the bison is the largest mammal in North America – and they can run at speeds up to 35 miles an hour? You’ll learn many more fascinating facts about the official national mammal during this special celebration.

Did you know that the bison is the largest mammal in North America – and they can run at speeds up to 35 miles an hour? You’ll learn many more fascinating facts about the official national mammal during this special celebration.

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Sunday, November 15

America Recycles Day

Bring any electronics you’d like to discard – even larger ones, like old TVs, DVD players, computers and printers. You can drop them off from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the large 10 Mile Road parking lot near the gazebo, and we will see that they get recycled responsibly.

Bring any electronics you’d like to discard – even larger ones, like old TVs, DVD players, computers and printers. You can drop them off from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the large 10 Mile Road parking lot near the gazebo, and we will see that they get recycled responsibly.

 

* Dates may be subject to change.