Press Room

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is providing sanctuary for a rescued Pacific pond turtle, also known as a western pond turtle – a critically endangered species that is the focus of international conservation efforts announced earlier this year by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The reptile was confiscated in late May from a […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

Forget what you’ve heard about dinosaurs being extinct.  They’re lifelike and well – and around for two more weekends – at the Detroit Zoo.  Forty animatronic dinosaurs that snarl and move (and some that spit) will continue to provide Zoo visitors with a mega-dose of Vitamin Z on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13 and Sept. […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

You’ve heard of dancing with wolves – now Detroit Zoo visitors can dine with them.  Among three new Zoo Experiences offered to guests, the recently opened Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness and other favorite habitats transform into a private dining retreat as visitors support the Detroit Zoological Society’s (DZS) mission of Celebrating and Saving Wildlife. “This […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The community said “thanks a million” to the Detroit Zoo for the 10th consecutive year on August 25 when 2015 attendance surpassed one million.  Dinosauria and the new Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness contributed to the strong numbers. Dinosauria, featuring 40 animatronic dinosaurs that snarl and move (and some that spit), has provided more than 240,000 […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

Dressed to impress, three penguin chicks are making their first appearances at the Detroit Zoo’s Penguinarium after hatching in late May.  The trio joined the Zoo’s adult penguin colony once they “fledged”, or grew their juvenile feathers for swimming. The hatchlings include Bubbles, a male rockhopper born May 20; Minnie, a female rockhopper born May […]