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New Penguin Conservation Center Video

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck If you read yesterday’s article about the groundbreaking of the Detroit Zoo‘s new Polk Family Penguin Conservation Center you will enjoy this animated video of the stunning new structure. Video | Source X X X

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Detroit Zoo “Breaks the Ice” on Polk Penguin Conservation Center

Posted on June 18, 2014 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) board members, donors, staff and guests gathered at the Detroit Zoo yesterday evening to ceremoniously “break the ice” on the Polk Penguin Conservation Center (PPCC). The groundbreaking event marks the beginning of … Continue reading →

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William Davidson Foundation Fund Grants $3 Million To Support Polk Penguin Conservation Center

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The William Davidson Foundation Fund has made a $3 million grant intention to the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) to support the development of the Polk Penguin Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo. Construction of the $26 … Continue reading →

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Leap into Conservation by Joining FrogWatch

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

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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Detroit Zoological Society Gives Stamp of Approval to Save Vanishing Species Semipostal

Posted on May 17, 2013 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) will help stamp out extinction with a Save Vanishing Species semipostal stamp cancellation ceremony and sale at the Detroit Zoo. Representatives from the United States Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Fish and … Continue reading →