Detroit Zoological Society

Coming in 2026 ?? something new at your Detroit Zoo! Introducing Discovery Trails: An immersive, educational 7-acre experience featuring new animal habitats ??, hands-on encounters ??, sensory-friendly spaces ??, nature-inspired adventures ?? and more! Discover more: dzoo.org/discovery-trails

Help the DZS champion diversity by joining and spreading the word about our upcoming Diverse Vendor Fair on Monday, Dec. 9! ? Our goal is to connect with businesses owned, operated and controlled by individuals from diverse backgrounds — including minority groups, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities. In addition, this event will promote small businesses and those located within the city of Detroit. ? Registration is due on Dec. 2. If this sounds like an opportunity for you or for someone you know, make sure to follow this link to learn what potential commodities we're interested in: dzoo.org/dvfair24

?Pick your token and get rolling – the Detroit Zoo made the Monopoly map! ?? ?? ?? The Detroit Edition Monopoly board features a who's who of Motor City must-see destinations - and we can't wait to pass GO with you! This game board makes for the BEST holiday gift, but they're selling fast - so be sure to scoop up this hot commodity at Zoofari Market or online before they sell out! ? Buy yours here: https://lnkd.in/ghRgxxYK?

You’ve seen the posts and made your best guesses – now, the wait is over! ???? ? We’re thrilled to introduce Jagger, a 3-year-old sloth bear and the first of her kind at the Detroit Zoo in decades. While she’s still behind the scenes, the Zoo’s newest resident will be venturing outdoors in the next week – and this year, your Giving Zoo Day gift can directly impact Jagger’s life as she settles into her new habitat. ? Donations this year will go toward enrichment items like a wobble chair, a food ball and more that will enhance her new habitat and promote her well-being through interactive play. ? Here's the cherry on top ?? - thanks to the generous Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation, your kindness will have double the impact! Every donation up to $5,000 will be matched dollar for dollar. That means your generosity goes twice as far to enrich Jagger’s new home — along with all the animals who call the Zoo home! To learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_ZUCrdE

Learning in the wild on Belle Isle! This October, the Belle Isle Nature Center returned as one of several organizations partnering on the island to give back to Detroit youth through the Big Belle Isle Lesson! The Big Belle Isle Lesson was inspired by former Michigan Teacher of the Year, Margaret Holtschlag, in 1999 and cultivated by Dr. June Teisan. Teachers and students from the Bunche Academy’s deaf and hard of hearing classrooms and Academy of the Americas’ English as a Second Language classrooms were invited for an entire week of immersive, nature-based learning on Belle Isle. Students explored the island, conducted bird observations, collected data on water quality, journaled and so much more. The field trips are followed by classroom visits from Nature Center educators to reinforce students’ connections to animals and nature. The Big Belle Isle Lesson is an excellent example of our commitment to being an organization without borders and we can’t wait to see how much BIGGER the lesson becomes!

Do you know a student who truly wants to make the world a greener place? If so, then have them submit a proposal to GreenPrize! ???? The DZS GreenPrize Award Program encourages students from Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties to establish “EcoClubs” or “Green Teams” at their schools and design a project that will benefit their community and the environment. Teams with the best project proposals can then earn a grant to bring their vision to life! Eco-champions have until Nov. 11 to submit their proposals. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3YGCsEX.

Celebrate with your team at Wild Lights! ? Host a holiday party that will leave them glowing all year – click to learn about group rates, dining packages and options to rent out the whole Zoo! ???? Party packages: https://bit.ly/40nT59x Wild Lights is presented by Corewell Health Children’s.

Join us and the Veterinary Team as we celebrate Candace, Erica and Joy this National Veterinary Technician Week! Collectively, these passionate veterinary technicians have shared their skills and knowledge with the DZS for over 50 years! We appreciate your dedication and the high-level care you show the animals who call the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center home. On behalf of everyone at the DZS, including the vets in this video - THANK YOU!

Connecting People and Animals: Furthering Our Commitment to Animals Last month, the Detroit Zoo partnered with Almost Home Animal Rescue and Suburban Subaru of Troy to help 19 rescue dogs find their forever homes. This event reflects our dedication to our mission to create meaningful connections between people, animals, and the natural world, so all can thrive. Suburban Subaru of Troy looks to provide funding to help shelter pets get adopted in our community and does so through the Subaru Loves Pets pillar of the Subaru Love Promise. To learn more about Suburban Subaru’s Loves Promise, please visit: https://bit.ly/4gHoiun To learn more about how you can help Almost Home Animal Rescue, please visit: https://bit.ly/480QeFl

Turn your passion for conservation into a career by continuing your education at the Detroit Zoo! The Advanced Inquiry Program is a one-of-a-kind master’s program that immerses students in collaborative inquiry and action as they champion change. Through web-based coursework from Miami University and face-to-face, experiential learning and field study at the Detroit Zoo, you will connect with classmates, faculty, DZS experts and community leaders locally, nationally and globally. Click to learn more about this unique program: https://bit.ly/3Y94E33