EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM Hayley W. Murphy, DVM, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Randi Hamilton, VP of Guest Services, Communications and Marketing Diane Miller, VP of Education Jane Alessandrini, VP of Development Robert Schumaker, VP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer  Toria Bradley, VP of Human Resources Dr. De’Andrea Matthews, NDCCDP, VP of Diversity and Community Engagement Mike […]

Detroit Zoological Society Nonprofit organization that operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center Statement of purpose: Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places Renowned leader in wildlife conservation, animal welfare, environmental sustainability and humane education Detroit Zoo Situated on 125 acres with many naturalistic habitats Major exhibits include the Polk Penguin Conservation Center, […]

The Detroit Zoo’s Early Years to 1995

The all-new Detroit Zoo Mobile app is here! The Detroit Zoo is pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new way-finding app. Available iPhone and Android, the new app helps you plan your visit, navigate the Zoo and learn more about the animals who call it home. The all new Detroit Zoo app includes: Key […]

Detroit Zoo Timeline 1928 – Detroit Zoo opens to the public on August 1.  Habitats include bear dens, lion dens, bird house, elk yard, raccoon and wolverine habitats, African veldt and completely stocked lakes. 1928 – Zoo closes on December 3 for the winter, having entertained 1.5 million visitors in its first four months. 1930-32 […]

Just as we value and celebrate biodiversity, the Detroit Zoological Society celebrates the diversity of our human community. We are committed to ensuring that our programs and facilities are fully accessible to our diverse communities and audiences and that our staff and volunteers reflect the multicultural fabric that is the strength of southeast Michigan.