Eland Clicking
Common elands have quite the click to their step. Learn more about how male elands have used a naturally occurring clicking knee to attract mates and fend off competition. Make your own clicking musical instrument, the qraqeb, using recycled materials. Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places: The Detroit Zoological Society works hard to […]
“Settle” Training
The Detroit Zoological Society animal care team works with the animals in our care to encourage specific behaviors to help us care for the animals. You can work with a companion animal to learn how to confidently “settle”, allowing your vet to be able to perform an ultrasound if needed! Celebrating and Saving Wildlife […]
American Bison Spotlight
American bison are large mammals found only in North America. Despite their large size, bison can jump more than six feet and can run up to fifty-one feet each second. Compare your athletic abilities with the American bison! Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places: The Detroit Zoological Society(DZS) is committed to conservation and […]
Flamingo Rescue
The Detroit Zoological Society’s animal care team’s experience in raising Greater flamingos prepared them to help with a massive rescue of Lesser flamingos in South Africa. Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places: In January of 2019, Detroit Zoological Society animal care staff stepped in to help when droughts in South Africa caused thousands […]
Tree Kangaroo Spotlight
Tree Kangaroos spend most of their times in the trees, surrounded by the branches and leaves that make up the top of the tree. Take on the perspective of tree kangaroos and imagine what the world looks like looking down below. Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places: The Detroit Zoological Society is committed […]
Black-crowned Night Heron
The Detroit Zoo is home to a wild colony of Black-crowned night herons. Can you build a nest as well as they do? Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places: Detroit Zoological Society staff support many important bird conservation projects around the world and in our own backyard. Such as the monitoring of the […]
Camel Spotlight
Camels have amazing adaptations to help them live in the desert, including large feet to keep them from sinking in the sand! Make some moldable sand for hours of fun. Celebrating and Saving Wildlife Wild Places: Domestic camels, like the ones that live at the Detroit Zoo, depend on human care to survive. Their […]
Chinese Alligator Tunnels
Pretend to be a Chinese alligator by creating a network of tunnels by using household materials, then explore your tunnel system! Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places: The Detroit Zoological Society is part of many Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. SSP programs coordinate the management and […]
Insect Camouflage
Insects are a vital, but often underappreciated part of our ecosystems. They are a source of food to many species, so many have developed great camouflage. Design your own camouflaged insect to hide. Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places: Insects are often underappreciated and overlooked. In addition to being an essential part of […]
Protecting Piping Plovers
Great Lakes piping plovers need your help! Create a sign to warn beachgoers to be on the lookout for shorebird nests. Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places: The Detroit Zoological Society staff care for the eggs they collect, and the hatchlings, until they are ready to migrate south. These efforts have led to […]