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Second Chance for Summer Zoomance August 21

Posted on August 19, 2014 by

  ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Those who missed the first Summer Zoomance event in July will have a second chance to fall in love with the Detroit Zoo all over again. Another after-hours, 21-and-older Summer Zoomance will take place this … Continue reading →

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Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo

Posted on August 14, 2014 by

  By Jeffrey Buck Are you still thinking about participating in this year’s Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo? You have until Friday, August 15th to take advantage of the current fees before they increase by $5 each. There are four … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Mobile Exhibit Explores the Human–Animal Bond

Posted on June 26, 2014 by

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – “Animal Connections: Our Journey Together” is a traveling exhibit that introduces visitors of all ages to the complex bond between humans and animals. Presented by the Smithsonian Institution to mark the 150th anniversary of the American … Continue reading →

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New Penguin Conservation Center Video

Posted on June 19, 2014 by

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 Conservati​on Center

Posted on June 18, 2014 by

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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Detroit Zoo Swine are Simply Divine Warts and All

Posted on June 13, 2014 by

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo today introduced three of five warthog piglets born April 14, 2014. Female Lucy and males Carter and Sam can be seen with mother Lilith, 9, in their habitat near the Africa Train Station. … Continue reading →

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Detroit Zoo Hosts Black-Crow​ned Night Herons

Posted on June 12, 2014 by

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Wild black-crowned night herons have been perched in the treetops at the Detroit Zoo for about a dozen years, but have recently become a popular “unofficial” Zoo attraction as local bird watchers flock to take a … Continue reading →

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