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New Year Ushers in New “Era” at Detroit Zoo

Posted on April 8, 2015 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Shortly after the ball dropped at midnight on January 1, 2015, the Detroit Zoo had something special to celebrate ¬– an endangered male Grevy’s zebra born at 2:45 a.m. at the zebra habitat. The foal – … Continue reading →

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Leap into Conservation by Joining FrogWatch

Posted on January 29, 2015 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoological Society is encouraging Southeast Michigan residents to hop to it and join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA. The citizen science program teaches volunteers how to identify frogs and toads by their breeding … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Makes U.S. Debut at Detroit Zoo

Posted on December 16, 2014 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition – a collection of images from the world’s largest and most prestigious wildlife photography competition – made its U.S. debut at the Detroit Zoo’s Ford Education Center on November … Continue reading →

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Detroit Zoo Makes an Impact on Wyoming Toad Comeback

Posted on September 9, 2014 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoological Society’s breeding program for the Wyoming toad has produced a record 3,945 tadpoles for release into the wild in its efforts to preserve the federally endangered amphibian. “This is the largest number of … Continue reading →

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Tri-county Seniors Invited to Free Day at the Zoo September 3

Posted on September 2, 2014 by The Woodward Spine

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. 3, 2014, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seniors 62 and older and … Continue reading →