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ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoological Society and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 30 local animal welfare organizations, will host the fall 2015 Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo Friday, Sept. 18, 1 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

A critically endangered species will soon see its wild population bolstered due to successful breeding efforts at the Detroit Zoo.  Ten Siamese crocodiles that hatched at the Zoo’s Holden Reptile Conservation Center in early June were transferred in July to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park in Florida, which specializes in crocodile care and […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

Senior citizens living in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are invited to enjoy a day at the Detroit Zoo on Senior Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seniors 62 and older and a caregiver will receive free admission, parking and rides on the Tauber Family Railroad. Senior Day will also feature […]

Thousands of runners and walkers will lace up their running shoes and head over to the Detroit Zoo on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, for the 19th annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo.  Proceeds from the event benefit the Ruth Roby Glancy Animal Health Complex and veterinary care for the Zoo’s animals. The event includes […]

Those who missed the first Summer Zoomance event in July will have a second chance to fall in love with the Detroit Zoo all over again.  Another after-hours, 21-and-older Summer Zoomance will take place Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, 6 to 9 p.m.  Admission for all guests is $12 in advance and $14 after Aug. 6. […]