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A conversation with Detroit Zoo’s Ron Kagan

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck The Detroit Zoo recently introduced the metro Detroit area to its three new grizzly bear cubs rescued from Alaska. While attending the media preview I had a chance to talk with Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer … Continue reading →

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Grizzly Cubs Make Detroit Zoo Debut

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck Today at the Detroit Zoo is your first chance to see Mike, Thor and Boo. The three orphaned grizzly bears rescued late last year from Alaska are making their public debut today. After spending the winter months … Continue reading →

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Orphaned grizzly cubs to find home at Detroit Zoo

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Michael R. Fossano

By Mike Fossano Three orphaned grizzly bear cubs will soon call the Detroit Zoo home. The 10-month-old brothers were orphaned in October after their mother was shot and killed by a poacher. The bears are being cared for at Anchorage’s … Continue reading →

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