Virtual Vitamin Z Videos

Earlier this spring, Detroit Zoological Society staff created short films for a film festival focused on wildlife and climate change. Join us each Friday in May as we share our films. This week, we'll explore the wolves of Isle Royale National Park.
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Let's celebrate Citizen Science Month with a project that helps you learn more about the plants and animals that live in our backyards, local parks and school grounds. We challenge our local Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County residents to participate and share your backyard nature observations.
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Today’s rescue story highlights North American river otters, Kalee and Whisker, how they found sanctuary at the Detroit Zoo and what you can do to help prevent animals needing to be rescued. #VirtualVitaminZ #DetroitZoo

Polar bear cub updates, Earth Week Challenge results, and more! Join director of education Claire and curator of humane education Stephen as they share Detroit Zoological Society updates and preview this week’s virtual educational programming. #VirtualVitaminZ #DZSNews #DetroitZoo #BelleIsleNatureCenter

Did you check the weather today?

CoCoRaHS is a community and volunteer-based citizen science project that collects weather data to help forecast future weather events. Join us to see how you can help!

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Don’t know how to celebrate Arbor Day this year?

Join us as we go through the steps of choosing the right tree for your home using ArborDay.org.

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Hop on over for today's Virtual Habitat Chat to learn all about the mountain chicken frog.

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The iconic Detroit Zoo water tower is once again home for a nesting pair of peregrine falcons. Join us to learn more about this incredible story of recovery, and how the Detroit Zoological Society is helping.

Watch the live cam here: detroitzoo.org/falcon-cam/

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Solaire moves into his new habitat, a baby Japanese macaque, a Belle Isle shoreline clean up, and more!

Join director of education Claire and curator of humane education Stephen as they share Detroit Zoological Society updates and preview this week’s virtual educational programming.

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Happy Earth Day!

In this episode of Virtual Vitamin Z, learn some actions you can take to join the Detroit Zoological Society on our Green Journey this Earth Day.

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