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ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

It’s small wonder that Trinity Favazza, 12, of Shelby Township, Mich., is doing mighty things to bring attention to the conservation crisis facing wild populations of amphibians. The Detroit Zoo’s Mayor of Amphibiville, who was sworn in to an unprecedented second term in November 2018, recently received the Future Leaders of Amphibian Conservation Scholarship and […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is celebrating World Migratory Bird Day on Sunday, April 28, with special activities at the Detroit Zoo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at the Belle Isle Nature Center from 1 to 4 p.m.  Both family-friendly events will include interactive stations where visitors can discover more about these winged […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) will host its seventh annual GreenFest at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is dedicated to celebrating Earth Day (observed April 22) and engaging the community in environmental stewardship. The first 1,000 visitors will receive a free tomato plant or tree […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is celebrating World Penguin Day at the Detroit Zoo on Thursday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the award-winning Polk Penguin Conservation Center. Guests can enjoy zookeeper talks and hands-on learning activities that will focus on the 18 species of penguins around the world and the risks […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

Playful otters. Graceful giraffes. Fluttering butterflies. For those who feel a sense of calm and joy at the very thought of these images, there’s good news. Viewing these and other animals at the Detroit Zoo has been shown to reduce stress. The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), in partnership with researchers at Michigan State University (MSU), […]