The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is a nonprofit organization that operates the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Mich. and the Belle Isle Nature Center, located in Detroit. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, DZS employs approximately 350 full and part-time employees and hosts more than 500 volunteers throughout the year. The 125-acre Detroit Zoo is a natural habitat for more than 2,000 animals. Major exhibits include the National Amphibian Conservation Center, Polk Penguin Conservation Center, Deveraux Tiger Forest, Great Apes of Harambee and Arctic Ring of Life, voted the number-two zoo exhibit in the U.S. by the Intrepid Traveler’s guide to “America’s Best Zoos”. The Belle Isle Nature Center, nestled on 6 acres of Michigan's forested wetland on the northeastern tip of Belle Isle State Park, offers guests unique educational, environmental and natural experiences that help connect them with urban nature. Admission to the Belle Isle Nature Center is free of charge.
External link for Detroit Zoological Society
8450 W. 10 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067, US
176 Lakeside Dr.
Detroit, Michigan 48207, US
Happy National Zookeepers Week! 🐅🐧🐸🐍 We couldn’t be more thankful for our zookeepers and their dedication, passion and devotion to the care and welfare of the animals at the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center. Join us in recognizing National Zookeeper Week by sharing your appreciation in the comments below!
Every year members of the DZS team travel to Peru to support Amazon Rainforest conservation in partnership with CONAPAC, a Peruvian non-profit, and OnePlanet. CONAPAC and OnePlanet work directly with the communities that will be negatively impacted by the continued construction of the Iquitos-El Estrecho highway. We encourage you to read the article below and learn more about the effects of this highway. Raising awareness is one of the best steps we can take to assist the indigenous communities. AP Article: https://bit.ly/3YgkY2D To learn more about CONAPAC, visit: www.conapac.org. To learn more about OnePlanet, visit: www.oneplanet-ngo.org.
Along with our new logo and water tower, all three DZS websites have a new look! Check out our animal live cams, upcoming events, educational programs and more. Detroit Zoo: https://bit.ly/3RxfHhp DetroitZoological Society: https://bit.ly/4bAytOi Belle Isle Nature Center: https://bit.ly/3wR7ZJk
Please join us in congratulating Randi Hamilton on her new role as Chief Experience Officer for the Detroit Zoological Society! Randi has been with the DZS for nearly a decade, and we know that she will continue to provide expert leadership in many areas throughout the organization - including guest experience management, innovative programming, brand development and much, much more! Randi's commitment to furthering our mission of creating meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive is evident each and every day - and we are grateful to have her on our team.
Don’t adjust your screen — you’re not seeing double. Twin red pandas have been born at the Detroit Zoo! On June 17, Ravi, a 7-year-old male red panda, and Ginger, a 3-year-old first-time mom, welcomed twin cubs! So far, Ginger has been a very attentive and caring mother, and her cubs appear to be healthy, hydrated and vigorous. The first few months are critical for red panda cubs, as they remain fragile and heavily dependent on their mother. However, we are cautiously optimistic that these cubs will thrive. For the next two to three months, Ginger will be caring for the cubs in a nest box that provides a secluded, quiet space for her to tend to her cubs. To minimize any potential stress for Mom, we’ve closed the pedestrian rope bridge over the red panda habitat. The bridge will reopen once the animal care staff feels that Ginger and her cubs have had more time to grow and thrive. Until then, you can visit Ravi on the east side of the Holtzman Wildlife Foundation Red Panda Forest. We hope Ginger and Ravi’s cubs will grow to be strong, healthy ambassadors for their wild counterparts, helping raise awareness of red panda conservation needs. Please stay tuned to our social media channels as we track the cubs’ progress in the coming months!
See a 🦒 munching on leaves, a 🐅 taking a morning stretch and a 🦋 soaring over the iconic water tower — all from your smartphone’s Snapchat app! 🤳😍 Learn more about our new augmented reality (AR) experience by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/3yT4sL1
Educators – make the most of your summer break at the Detroit Zoo! Sign up today for a special four-day workshop (July 29 - Aug. 1) to enhance your science curriculum through hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences. Led by DZS education staff and inquiry-based learning expert Dr. Rebecca Dyasi, participants will engage in activities at the Zoo and join a supportive network for ongoing professional development. Participants who are accepted and complete the entirety of the Summer Teacher Institute will be provided a stipend of $400 at the end of the course. Applications are due by June 24 for the July 29 - Aug. 1 workshop. For inquiries, email education@dzs.org. Application link: https://bit.ly/45qcAyI
It all starts with a plan! The DZS has been igniting positive change for over a century and we are not slowing down now. Click to explore our bold, new strategic plan that will help us meet tomorrow's challenges and fulfill our vision, purpose and mission. Strategic plan: https://bit.ly/3KtNANs
where life connects! Learn more about our exciting new brand identity directly from our executive director and CEO, Dr. Hayley Murphy, herself!