There is so much you can do instead of spending all your time at home

Here are the dates and times to see the holiday lights display this year at the Detroit Zoo.

The Detroit Zoo has officially introduced Jagger, a 3-year-old sloth bear, to the public.

Things to do around metro Detroit this weekend

The Detroit Zoo has announced plans for a new 7-acre Discovery Trails.

The Detroit Zoo said goodbye to a beloved lion and welcomed another.

Raise awareness for those impacted by lung disease by participating in the Lung Force Walk at the Detroit Zoo.

Motema -- which translates to “heart” in the Lingala language -- has been selected as the historic baby gorilla’s name.

The first baby gorilla born at the Detroit Zoo in nearly 100 years is in need of a name.

The Detroit Zoo says the birth of a gorilla at the zoo in suburban Detroit is the first in its 96-year history.

The Detroit Zoo announced the death of one of its beloved grizzly bears.

Program allows artist to feature chalk art and educate guests

The Detroit Zoo said that nobody was injured when two grizzly bears entered a restricted area.

Destinations and activities to keep the kids entertained

A 14-year-old southern sea otter named Kit now calls the Detroit Zoo home.

As families make their way to the Detroit Zoo, they will be walking into a new experience.

The Detroit Zoo is finally unveiling the new design for its iconic water tower.

A dinosaur attraction is returning to the Detroit Zoo this summer for the first time since 2022.

The Detroit Zoo is saying goodbye to a lion who has spent more than a decade at the zoo.

The Detroit Zoo is getting ready to reveal a new design for its iconic water tower in Royal Oak.

Dinosaurs are stomping into the Detroit Zoo this summer.

Many will enter, but only one penguin will be crowned the champion of this year’s March of the Penguin Madness contest.

The Detroit Zoo is officially introducing a new king penguin chick.

The Detroit Zoo has announced that river otter "Whiskers" has died at the advanced age of 21.

A beloved sea otter at the Detroit Zoo named Ollie died on Dec. 30, 2023, after a brief and sudden illness.

Events for weekend of January 5-6.

Experiences can go along way, while creating great memories

Events for weekend of October 13-15.

The Detroit Zoological Society has announced that four gorillas have moved to the Detroit Zoo’s Great Apes of Harambee habitat.

Humphrey, the Bactrian camel who’s lived at the Detroit Zoo for the past nine years, was humanely euthanized after years of mobility issues, zoo officials said.

After spending 20 years at the Detroit zoo, three beloved gorillas will soon be leaving for a different zoo.

Leave your strollers at home and enjoy a night to support the zoo

A community event is back for some family fun while helping local cancer patients.

It’s been more than a year since a baby wallaby went missing from the Detroit Zoo, saddening the community that just celebrated its birth.

Twin polar bear cubs at the Detroit Zoo will soon have a new home in the state of Washington.

The Detroit Zoo needs your help Thursday night to solve an adorable problem. They’ve got a brand new baby otter and need your help to name him.

Annual Detroit style Derby party returns for 8th year

Festivities were Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual festival focus on different ways to recycle, repurpose, and reuse materials through vendors, educational activities, live music and food trucks.

Heart disease is a leading killer of humans, so it should not be that big a surprise that it is also the leading killer of great apes. Just as we have worked to improve human heart health, the Great Ape Heart Project is making similar strides among great apes.

The Detroit Zoo says it sadly had to euthanize a beloved trumpeter swan that was dealing with health issues.

What do you do when a great ape has heart trouble?

Twin polar bear cubs were born at the Toledo Zoo last week and the Detroit Zoo passed along congratulations as the home to their half-sisters.

The beloved holiday light display strewn throughout the Detroit Zoo each year is returning next month and will last through the holiday season.

The Detroit Zoo welcomed a new king penguin chick in August after a successful collaboration with the Cincinnati Zoo.

They’re cuddly, they’re sweet, and they might just become your best friends. Hundreds of cute animals in need of forever homes will be at a huge event this weekend, and you get the chance to meet them all. The Michigan Humane “Meet Your New Best Friend at the Law Firm Adoption Event” is Saturday September 10th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Alzheimer’s Association is holding its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s this October at the Detroit Zoo.

Oakland County is investing in a program to help human trafficking survivors rebuild their lives and thrive within their community.

The Detroit Zoo opened its doors on August 1, 1928.

Discover something new without spending a fortune on traveling.

The oldest tiger at the Detroit Zoo has passed away.

I love Detroit. As someone who no longer has the pleasure of living in the area, people are sometimes surprised to hear that -- how much I love the region, that is; but it’s one of those “IYKYK” things. Anyone who has spent substantial time in the Detroit area knows, this area is such a gem.

The Detroit Zoo says its giant anteater, thought to be the oldest of its kind, has died at the impressive age of 26.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

The Detroit Zoo may have called off the search for its missing wallaby joey, but people in Metro Detroit still have their eyes peeled for the 5-month-old animal.

Officials are calling off the search for a 5-month-old wallaby that went missing from the Detroit Zoo just days after the zoo announced its arrival.

Was it a hawk, an owl, or something else? There are so many questions about this missing baby, wallaby. As the search continues, those living near the Detroit Zoo are looking out, hoping to find the little baby before it’s too late.

A 5-month-old wallaby has disappeared from the Detroit Zoo.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

The Detroit Zoo says a 5-month-old wallaby baby, which the zoo formally announced just last week, has gone missing.

There’s a new “joey” in town at the Detroit Zoo.

Check out this list of egg-cellent local Easter egg hunts happening around Metro Detroit.

Environmentalists are faulting slow progress at a U.N.-backed meeting of nearly all the world’s countries toward beefing up protections for biodiversity on Earth.

A longtime staple of the Detroit Zoo, a miniature donkey named Giovanni, has passed away, according to the zoo.

A majority of birds on exhibit at the Detroit Zoo are being moved indoors as a precaution against the bird flu which federal and state officials have confirmed to be in Michigan.

The Detroit Zoo’s massive penguin center has reopened to the public more than two years after it was shuttered to repair faulty waterproofing.

The Detroit Zoo’s Polk Penguin exhibit closed for repairs in 2019, those repairs were only expected to last about nine months -- then the COVID pandemic happened.

The Detroit Zoo has officially reopened its Polk Penguin Conservation Center (PPCC) after more than two years of renovations, and the zoo has welcome a new species.

There’s a new tiger on the prowl at the Detroit Zoo.

Here are a few places where you can enjoy sparkling holiday lights.

An injured sandhill crane that was found in Commerce Township has found sanctuary at the Detroit Zoo.

Five vultures from the Detroit Zoo have been moved to South Africa in an effort to restore vulture populations, a first for the zoo.

“They both had to learn how to interact with another bear -- which took them a little bit of time,” Carter said. “Like all bear cubs, they play kind of rough and they’re both okay with that.”

A grizzly bear found wandering alone in Alaska, too young to be separated from its mother, has been moved to the Detroit Zoo, it’s new home.

A newly discovered frog species, native to the Peruvian Amazonian region, has been named after the former Detroit Zoo Curator of Amphibians.

The Detroit Zoological Society has named a new director and CEO.

The Detroit Zoo has officially started to vaccinate the animals most likely to contract the COVID-19 virus.

A family of peregrine falcons is making the Detroit Zoo’s water tower a home to raise their three chicks.

A baby wallaby can now be seen at the Detroit Zoo after its birth in October 2020 -- the first to be born since 2010.

The Detroit Zoo is looking for a young Michigan resident to take office as Mayor of Amphibiville this summer.

Watch these videos of a baby polar bear from the Detroit Zoo experiencing snow for the very first time. This little bear, who has a twin, was born at the Detroit Zoo in January to 8-year-old Suka and 16-year-old Nuka. Suka has give birth twice in the past few years, but unfortunately, those baby bears did not survive. This is the first time a polar bear has been born and raised in the Zoo in more than 15 years. The twin polar bears don’t have names yet, but they are doing just fine and adjusting to this new life.

‘I wish we understood what happened’: Detroit Zoo staff shocked after polar bear killedDETROIT – A female polar bear at the Detroit Zoo was killed during a mating attempt on Monday. Staff at the zoo said they’re in shock. A 20-year-old bear named Anana was killed by 16-year-old Nuka. “I wish we understood what happened yesterday with the polar bears,” Detroit Zoo Chief Life Sciences Officer Scott Carter said. The latest initiatives were announced Monday by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan during a press conference.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – A female polar bear at the Detroit Zoo was killed during a mating attempt on Monday. READ: Polar bear killed at Detroit Zoo“I wish we understood what happened yesterday with the polar bears,” Detroit Zoo Chief Life Sciences Officer Scott Carter said. Carter said they separated the bears for some time because polar bears like to be on their own. The male bear is now living alone. The Detroit Zoo released a statement late Monday:

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoological Society is mourning the loss of a female polar bear. Here is the statement from the Detroit Zoo late Monday:A female polar bear at the Detroit Zoo was killed by the Zoo’s adult male bear on Monday, February 8, 2021. The Detroit Zoo has not experienced the killing of one animal by another animal in decades; the last occurrence was also with polar bears in 1988. The Detroit Zoo’s other adult female polar bear, Suka, is in a private maternity den with one of her cubs. Detroit Zoological SocietyRead back: Detroit Zoo debuts new polar bear, Anana, to help with breeding effortsAdFor the first time in nearly two decades, polar bear cubs were born and are being successfully raised at the Detroit Zoo.

One of two polar bear cubs recently born at the Detroit Zoo. The zoo is welcoming its first two, successfully bred polar bear cubs since 2004. 2 polar bear cubs born, raised at Detroit Zoo for first time in yearsDETROIT – The Detroit Zoo is currently in pawsession of two adorable baby polar bears. For the first time in nearly two decades, polar bear cubs were born and are being successfully raised at the Detroit Zoo. Zoo officials said the cubs, who are currently unnamed, were born in a specially-designed, private maternity den away from the other bears in the enclosure.

The Detroit Zoo welcomes its first two, successfully bred polar bear cubs since 2004. For the first time in nearly two decades, polar bear cubs were born and are being successfully raised at the Detroit Zoo. One of two polar bear cubs recently born at the Detroit Zoo. One of two polar bear cubs recently born at the Detroit Zoo. (Detroit Zoological Society)You can learn more about visiting the Detroit Zoo amid the pandemic at their website here.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo announced Tuesday that its first lion born at the zoo in 40 years arrived on Sept. 10, 2020. She is the first lion born at the Detroit Zoo since 1980. Unfortunately, three other cubs were stillborn, zoo officials said. We expect that she will eventually live with her entire family as a member of the Detroit Zoo pride.”Binti the lion was born Sept. 10, 2020 at the Detroit Zoo. Related: Detroit Zoo welcomes 2-year-old giraffe named Zara to the herdMore: News from the Detroit Zoo

DETROIT – The Detroit Zoo is welcoming a 2-year-old female giraffe named Zara to the herd. Zara’s arrival means the Detroit Zoo now has four giraffes. “We’re happy to welcome Zara to the herd,” said Scott Carter, chief life sciences officer for the Detroit Zoological Society. We believe the giraffes at the Detroit Zoo are strong ambassadors for their cousins in the wild,” Carter said. READ: More Detroit Zoo coverage

The Detroit Zoo needs your support! Ron Kagan, CEO and Executive Director of the Detroit Zoological Society, talked about the Detroit Zoo’s virtual fundraiser and how you can contribute. The pandemic has been very hard on the zoo because so much of the budget comes from fundraising events and families who visit during the summer. The zoo has stayed operational throughout the pandemic to care for their 2,400 animals that call the zoo home. Watch the video to learn more about how your donation can support the Detroit Zoo.

Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes journey, highlighting animal care and rescue by the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), among other stories. Watch the special here:From the rescue and around-the-clock rearing of a newborn chimpanzee, to the storm-induced need to grab endangered Great Lakes piping plover eggs from the wild during a pandemic, to the extraordinary DZS penguin research and conservation work in Antarctica, there are stories that are sure to delight and intrigue during the DZS’s first-ever virtual fundraiser. To make a donation, please visit SunsetAtTheZoo.org.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home will give viewers a behind-the-scenes journey, highlighting animal care and rescue by the Detroit Zoological Society. “We are excited to bring our community inside the Zoo in such a memorable way.”Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home will premiere at SunsetAtTheZoo.org at 7 p.m. Thursday. Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home aims to raise $500,000 through charitable giving and a silent auction. Bidding will close at 4 p.m. Sept. 20, zoo officials said. To watch Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home, supporters can text “Sunset” to 243-725 or visit SunsetAtTheZoo.org for more information.

Turkey Vulture.mp4Published: August 3, 2020, 12:05 pmA young turkey vulture was given a second chance after Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) staff rescued the bird found trapped in a stairwell on a golf course in Huntington Woods. For more information, visit https://www.clickondetroit.com/

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Watch otters swim, run and play live. Watch live above. *The camera will be down from 7-9 a.m. each day during the otters’ feeding time. The Detroit Zoo is open every day with limited capacity. Reservations are required, please visit their website to plan your visit: detroitzoo.orgThree North American river otters call the 2,500-square-foot Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat home.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo has finally reopened, but there are new rules regarding reservations, social distancing, wearing a mask and eating due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). For many Metro Detroiters, summer can’t officially start until they’ve taken a visit to the Detroit Zoo. We’re, like, ‘No, it’s not gone.’ We just need to take some different precautions,” zoo member Steve Schiesel said. I miss going to the zoo,’” zoo member Tricia Carrier said. Ron Kagan, executive director and CEO of the Detroit Zoo, said the masks aren’t just to protect visitors.

Detroit Zoo reopens: Here’s how reservations, distancing, masks, food options will workPublished: June 8, 2020, 6:23 pmThe Detroit Zoo has finally reopened, but there are new rules regarding reservations, social distancing, wearing a mask and eating due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo is set to reopen Monday, June 8 after being closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. ORIGINAL STORY: Detroit Zoo to reopen June 8 for members, with new procedures in placeIt will be open to members for four days before allowing the general public inside. Thousands of people would visit the Detroit Zoo every day, but now it will be limited to 1,000 with no more than 500 people on the zoo grounds at one time. Detroit Zoo CEO Ron Kagan said they’re taking COVID-19 seriously and want to be careful about reopening. RELATED: Tiger tests positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) -- what does this mean for our pets?

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo is set to reopen Monday, June 8 after being closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Members of the zoo will have an exclusive opportunity to visit during a special four-day reopening period. Also, prior to entering you will be required to show your ID, membership card and digital or printed timed ticket at the zoo’s admission booth. The zoo says it has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures, including in restrooms where attendants will be monitoring capacity limits. To find out more about the zoo’s reopening procedures click here.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo may be closed, but you don’t have to miss seeing the animals completely. Local 4 has a camera in the otter exhibit so you can keep an eye on them from home. Watch a video of the camera being installed below and see some of the otters in the video above. Also, the camera is livestreaming 22 hours a day, so you can spend some time seeing what Kalee, Sparky, Whisker and Lucius are up to.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo is debuting a new polar bear, Anana, to help the threatened species with its breeding efforts. Anana made her debut Thursday, on International Polar Bear Day. March marks the start of polar bear breeding season, which is already apparent for 15-year-old male Nuka and 7-year-old female Suka, who have been at the Detroit Zoo since 2011 and 2018, respectively. Anana is 19 years old and was previously at the Cincinnati Zoo to breed with another male polar bear. When that polar bear didn’t appear to be fertile, Anana was brought to the Detroit Zoo to breed with Nuka.