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Archive: ‘Thomas D. Mangelsen – A Life in the Wild’ Exhibition Comes to Detroit Zoo
Renowned American nature photographer to speak June 19
June 7, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) will present “Thomas D. Mangelsen – A Life in the Wild” from June 19 to September 10, 2019. Located in the exhibit gallery in the Ford Education Center, the photography exhibition will be open during regular Detroit Zoo hours and is free with admission. The exhibition features 40 award-winning photographs […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Detroit Zoological Society Jumps In To Save Critically Endangered Toad
Nearly 8,000 zoo-born Puerto Rican crested tadpoles released into the wild
June 6, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
Thousands of critically endangered Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles left Detroit on June 5 for Puerto Rico, to be released in the El Tallonal biological reserve as part of a federal program to restore wild populations of the amphibian. The 7,809 tadpoles join the nearly 84,000 Detroit Zoo-born tadpoles released in Puerto Rico over the […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Celebrate World Oceans Day at the Detroit Zoo June 10
Get a dose of Vitamin Z while learning about the seas
June 4, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
Detroit Zoo guests are invited to “seas” the day on Monday, June 10, by celebrating World Oceans Day. Special activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will provide visitors the opportunity to learn about the world’s oceans, which cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. Learning activities and zookeeper talks will highlight the […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: ‘Zoom to the Zoo’ with a SMART – and Sustainable – Transit Option
Be green and save green, one bus ride at a time
May 30, 2019
ROYAL OAK, Mich.,
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) and SMART are protecting the environment one bus ride at a time – while improving accessibility for Detroit Zoo-goers – with its partnership called “Zoom to the Zoo”. Running through September 30, a busload of perks awaits those who take advantage of the SMART FAST Woodward express service with a […]
Read Archive ReleaseArchive: Spread Your Wings for Butterflies at the Detroit Zoo June 1
Hands-on activities will recognize Butterfly Education and Awareness Day
May 28, 2019
Royal Oak
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is celebrating Butterfly Education and Awareness Day on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Detroit Zoo. Through various hands-on activities, visitors will learn about the significance of butterflies in the environment and how to protect these insects at home. “Pollinator Talks” will take place at […]
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