8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Our mission | The mission of the Detroit Zoo is to 1) Demonstrate leadership in wildlife conservation and animal welfare, 2) Provide a broad audience with outstanding and unique educational opportunities that lead to the appreciation and stewardship of nature, 3) Inspire our community with engaging, meaningful and memorable experiences, 4) Provide innovative zoological facilities that contribute to the region’s economic vitality, 5) Demonstrate organizational excellence consistent with a commitment to outstanding service, progressive resource management and environmental leadership. |
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About us | The Detroit Zoological Society is a renowned leader in humane education, wildlife conservation, animal welfare and environmental sustainability. We operate the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center. |
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Happy 12th birthday, Fajiry and Dallas!
These ring-tailed lemurs were born at the Detroit Zoo only a few months after their parents were rescued from an exotic animal dealer in Texas. Visit them in their new space located between the Japanese macaque and rhino habitats.
Camels have three eyelids on each eye to protect them from the blowing sand. This must make a wink from a camel three times as nice! 😉
#TriviaTuesday
How many eyelids do camels have on each eye?
Add your best guess below. We will tweet the correct answer at 12:30 p.m.
#VitaminZ #DetroitZoo
Volunteer in the summer and be rewarded in the winter!
We need your help to make Summer Sips, the second event in the After Hours 21+ event series, a success. Sign up to volunteer and receive two vouchers redeemable for Wild Lights this winter!
https://bit.ly/3ybp65e
Spotted at Dinosauria!
Blake, our mayor of Amphibiville, usually prefers to spend his time with the smaller and slimier species. But this week, he ventured to Dinosauria to walk in the fossilized footprints of the largest animals to ever roam this earth! https://bit.ly/3OB4VED