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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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Detroit Zoo Extends Hours for Labor Day Weekend

Posted on August 29, 2013 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo is giving kids and parents more time to go “wild” before the school bell rings by extending Labor Day Weekend hours from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, Saturday, Aug. … Continue reading →

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Detroit Zoo Ad Campaign Diagnoses “Vitamin Z Deficiency”

Posted on July 17, 2013 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Everyone knows a visit to the Detroit Zoo provides kids with a healthy dose of Vitamin Z, but what happens when they don’t get the recommended amount? The Zoo’s new advertising campaign shows what Vitamin Z … Continue reading →