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Archive: Spring Forward Into Amphibian Fun and Learning at the Belle Isle Nature Center
Experience a “toadally” awesome amphibian awareness event on March 8
February 28, 2020
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) invites visitors to spring forward into Daylight Saving Time at the Belle Isle Nature Center while learning about amphibians at its annual Spring Forward celebration. The free event takes place on Sunday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spring Forward gives visitors the opportunity to learn about amphibian conservation and hear from DZS […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: New Polar Bear Makes Her Debut at the Detroit Zoo
Come welcome 19-year-old Anana on Feb. 27 for International Polar Bear Day
February 19, 2020
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society could “bearly” wait to welcome 19-year-old Anana to Michigan. The female polar bear, who arrived from the Cincinnati Zoo in late January, joins 15-year-old male Nuka and 7-year-old female Suka in the Arctic Ring of Life — one of North America’s largest polar bear habitats. “Anana is exploring the tundra in […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Bald Eagle Survives Train Collision in Monroe, Finds Sanctuary at Detroit Zoo
Female Bald Eagle Joins Mr. America and Flash
February 13, 2020
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
There is really nothing that unites America quite like bald eagles and comeback stories – and here at the Detroit Zoo, we have both. A female bald eagle, who is believed to have collided with a train last year, is now thriving in her new Zoo habitat. Before she arrived this past October, the bald […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Calling All Students: Go for the Green!
Entries Now Open for 2020 Green Prize Competition
January 31, 2020
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
If you’re a metro Detroit student who is also a fighting-for-green machine, the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) wants to hear from you. Entries are now open for the third annual Green Prize, a competition that encourages local students to develop sustainable solutions for their schools. The DZS is seeking inventive ideas from K-12 classes and […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Learn All About the Birds and the Bees
Belle Isle Nature Center hosts family-friendly Valentine’s Day-themed event
January 27, 2020
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Belle Isle Nature Center will host its annual family-friendly Valentine’s Day-themed celebration, The Birds and the Bees, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features photography, crafts, zookeeper and beekeeper talks, and other fun learning activities. “This G-rated celebration encourages guests to show some love for our winged friends […]
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