ROYAL OAK, Mich. — The Detroit Zoo is leading the charge for sustainability with its GreenFest and E-Recycling events, both taking place on April 20 and 21. These events serve as a beacon of environmental stewardship, inspiring action and fostering a culture of eco-consciousness within the community. GreenFest, presented by Consumers Energy, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) has a new director of conservation.  Dr. David Dimitrie will oversee the DZS’s conservation programs, which protect wild animals, their habitats and the environment. From supporting resilient landscapes in metro Detroit to working with partners globally to preserve the Amazon rainforest and save partula snails from […]

It’s official, and the people have spoken — the Detroit Zoo has one of the best holiday light displays in the country! USA Today announced Wild Lights, presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions, was named a 10Best Zoo Lights contest winner. The Detroit Zoo’s annual holiday event, a sparkling spectacle that features millions of twinkling lights […]

 Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo is back and bigger than ever this holiday season – and it’s the perfect place for guests of all ages to build on magical memories or make some brand-new ones!  Presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions, this highly anticipated event kicks off Friday, Nov. 24, continuing its annual tradition of […]

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) member facilities, including the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), are uniting behind advancing the goals of the Kunnming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, including protecting at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030 (30×30). As of Oct. 10, 2023, more than 100 AZA-accredited members have already signed a declaration uniting […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — Get ready for a bewitching experience at the Detroit Zoo this October! Zoo Boo, the Detroit Zoo’s beloved annual Halloween extravaganza presented by Corewell Health, is back for three enchanting weekends, promising “merry-not-scary” fun for guests of all ages. Zoo Boo will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Oct. […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) announced today that four gorillas – one male and three females – have moved to the Detroit Zoo’s Great Apes of Harambee habitat. Three of the gorillas — Mshindi, Tulivu and Bandia — arrived from the Cincinnati Zoo, where they lived together in a troop since […]

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), along with University of Michigan Health, have formed a partnership that is putting smiles on the faces of children at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. More than 100 “Care Companions” – also known as “plush” animals – were recently distributed to pediatric patients at the Ann Arbor, Michigan hospital, where children […]

WHAT:            The Belle Isle Nature Center is hosting Bee Fest, a free, family-friendly day featuring a series of educational and interactive activities focused on bees and their significance in our environment. Participants will learn how to care for pollinators who call southeast Michigan home through fun, engaging activities and educational displays, such as: Bee-friendly gardening […]

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — The Detroit Zoo is celebrating its 95th-anniversary this August, and we want guests to join in on the fun! The month-long celebration will feature special events, never-before-seen discounts, themed merchandise and more. “The Detroit Zoo opened to the public for the first time on Aug. 1, 1928. Since then, it has […]