Immersive Experiences
Immersive Experiences
Bring the Detroit Zoo to your classroom with this hands-on, mobile learning experience where students explore real-world conservation issues, and connect with local wildlife—no field trip needed.
Detroit Zoo Community Connect – Piping Plover Protection
Piping plovers are vulnerable shorebirds facing significant threats to their survival from human activity and habitat loss. Learn how ecologists protect these birds through efforts like captive rearing, bird banding, and securing nesting sites.
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Detroit Zoo Community Connect – Mudpuppy Mission
Mudpuppies are elusive freshwater salamanders found in the Detroit River and are key indicators of water quality. Learn how scientists use mudpuppy data from various metro Detroit sites to monitor ecosystem health and protect these important amphibians.
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Detroit Zoo Community Connect – Massasauga Rattlesnakes
Step into the role of a reptile conservationist by surveying for Michigan’s only venomous snake, the Massasauga rattlesnake. Learn about its habitat, practice field techniques, and analyze data to understand how scientists study and protect this unique species.
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