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DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY


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Detroit Zoo offering technology to help those with low vision see exhibits

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The Detroit Zoological Society introduced new technology aimed at assisting individuals with low vision.

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How you can own piece of former Detroit Zoo water tower art

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

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New Detroit Zoo water tower design revealed: See it here

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

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Detroit Zoological Society partners with U of M Health to help children at Mott

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The Detroit Zoological Society is partnering with University of Michigan Health to help children at Mott Children’s Hospital.

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Do you ever wonder... what the animals do at night?

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

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Detroit Zoo announces euthanization of beloved, unwell trumpeter swan

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

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Wild Lights holiday display returning to Detroit Zoo mid-November

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

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Belle Isle Nature Center reopens with new exhibits, renovated space

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The Belle Isle Nature Center is reopening to the public after being closed since 2020 for a $2.5 million renovation project.

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Detroit Zoo says miniature donkey, known to guests for 27 years, has died

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

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Bird flu in Michigan prompts Detroit Zoo to move birds indoors

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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.

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Injured sandhill crane with injured beak finds home at Detroit Zoo

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

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This (free) family-friendly event will have movies, animals and more, and it’s happening this weekend

Read full article: This (free) family-friendly event will have movies, animals and more, and it’s happening this weekend

If you’re already thinking about the fun you can plan for the family this weekend, there’s an event that might scratch everyone’s itch.

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New Amazonian frog species named after late Detroit Zoo curator

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

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Detroit Zoo names its first female director

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

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Detroit Zoo vaccinating animals against COVID-19

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

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Detroit Zoo vaccinating at-risk animals for COVID-19

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The Detroit Zoo says it has started vaccinating animals for COVID-19.

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Meet the family of falcons residing at Detroit Zoo

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

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Wallaby joey first born at Detroit Zoo since 2010 makes debut

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

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Detroit Zoo seeks young Michigander for newest Mayor of Amphibiville

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

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Polar bear killed at Detroit Zoo

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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.

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2 polar bear cubs born, raised at Detroit Zoo for first time in years

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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.

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Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion born in 40 years

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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

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Show some love to your furry friends at the Detroit Zoo

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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.

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WATCH: Detroit Zoo’s ‘Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home’

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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.

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Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home set to premier this week

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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.

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Turkey Vulture.mp4

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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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New polar bear to debut at Detroit Zoo today

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DETROIT – In honor of International Polar Bear Day, the Detroit Zoo is debuting their newest polar bear family member. The polar bear, 19-year-old Anana, came to the zoo from the Cincinnati Zoo in late January. Visitors can join the DZS in celebrating Nuka, Suka and newcomer Anana at the Detroit Zoo during International Polar Bear Day on Thursday, February 27. Animal care staff will share information about the personalities and behaviors of polar bears Nuka, Suka and Anana immediately following each feeding. Children will also have the opportunity to compare themselves to a life-size polar bear cut-out in the Nunavut Gallery.

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Detroit Zoo partners with DTE Energy, takes step toward 100% renewable energy goal

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ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Many go to the Detroit Zoo to enjoy the outdoors and observe the animals, but what they might not see is the zoo's initiative behind the scenes to promote renewable energy. The Detroit Zoological Society is taking a major step toward a 100 percent renewable energy goal. The zoo is joining DTE Energy's My-Green Power Program and will start getting renewable energy from wind starting next year. The zoo already uses food waste and animal waste as power sources. The Detroit Zoo is hoping to continue to lead the way in finding renewable energy sources to help the environment.

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Cool down arrives | Honoring the historic GAR Building

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In honor of the GAR Building today, here's a shot of the castle-like favorite in Downtown Detroit. WB/EB I-94 from 11 Mile Rd to 8 Mile Rd right two lanes closed for maintenance -- just today. Detroit's old GAR building gets historic preservation awardThe GAR building at 1942 Grand River Avenue Detroit has received the prestigious Governor's Award for Historic Preservation. Zap Zone goes for 2 World RecordsZap Zone is going for two Guinness Book World world records this week. Today's Featured Photo: In honor of the GAR Building today, here's a shot of the castle-like favorite in Downtown Detroit.

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