Detroit Zoo anteater dies 'at impressive age of 26'
Chesley, a 26-year-old anteater at the Detroit Zoo, has died. She was the oldest living giant anteater in a zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
Detroit Zoo calls off search for missing baby wallaby
Detroit zoo officials theorized it may have gone missing as a result of a raptor, but have no idea what happened to the joey.
Detroit Zoo officials worry raptor may have snatched missing baby wallaby
"This has never happened before here," said Scott Carter, the Chief Life Science Officer with the Detroit Zoological Society.
Detroit Zoo continues search for missing 5-month-old wallaby
A wallaby joey is still missing from the Detroit Zoo.
Detroit Zoo says 5-month-old wallaby is missing, unlikely he can survive for extended period
“We are reviewing every potential scenario and remain hopeful the little joey will be found unharmed," said the Detroit Zoological Society.
Detroit Zoo after hours: Sip your favorite drinks, see the animals during adult-only nights
Sip your favorite drinks, play games, and see the animals at an After Hours 21+ Event.
Things to do this Easter weekend in Metro Detroit
Find things to do on Easter weekend in Metro Detroit here.
Salvation Army's Walk for Justice, helps those struggling find equal access to legal aid
Registration is now open for The Salvation Army's WBLAC's 10th Annual ‘Walk for Justice’ Fundraiser. Happening on May 14th at the Detroit Zoo, to help impoverished families and veterans throughout metro Detroit, find access to justice.
The Detroit Zoo's butterfly garden, closed for repairs until early summer
The Detroit Zoo's Wildlife Interpretive Gallery has closed for repairs, until early this summer.
Detroit Zoo announces death of miniature donkey named Giovanni
The Detroit Zoo said a miniature donkey named Giovanni has died.
Detroit Zoo temporarily moving its birds due to avian flu concerns
The Detroit Zoo says it will move its flamingos, ostrich, cassowary, sandhill cranes, birds housed in the Matilda R. Watson Free-Flight Aviary, and peafowl who roam the zoo indoors.
Detroit Zoo's penguin conservation center reopens with glass floor, new nesting sites
More nesting sites, refurbished waterproofing needs, and a glass floor for guests to watch the penguins swim under water are part of the bevy of new upgrades to the Polk Penguin Conservation Center.
Detroit Zoo offering free admission in exchange for recycling electronic waste
Anyone looking for free admission to the Detroit Zoo can receive a voucher by recycling their electronic waste on these days in November.
American Lung Assoc. fundraiser at Detroit Zoo to help end lung disease and COVID-19
The annual fundraising goal of $65,000 was exceeded with participants raising $76,000 for life-saving research at the American Lung Association.
Detroit Zoo hires first female director
Dr. Haley Murphy currently works as the deputy director of Zoo Atlanta, as well as director of the Great Ape Heart Project, and as a specialist in cardiac illness in gorillas.
Meet the Detroit Zoo's newest member - an adorable joey
The Detroit zoo welcomed its newest addition last year when mother Eloise gave birth to her first joey. The newborn's gender hasn't been determined yet since this is the first week that researchers are getting a glimpse at the little tike.
Detroit Zoo provides adorable polar bear cub update
The Detroit Zoo shared an update (and photos!) about a polar bear cub born last year.
Two Polar Bear Cubs Born at the Detroit Zoo
Two polar bear cubs were born at the Detroit Zoo on November 17, 2020, to 8-year-old mother Suka, and 16-year-old father, Nuka.
Ron Kagan, CEO of Detroit Zoo, retiring after 28 years
Ron Kagan, the CEO and head of the Detroit Zoological Society in Royal Oak is retiring after 28 years at the helm.
Detroit zoo welcomes 2-year-old Zara, a new giraffe from Illinois
The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak welcomed a new giraffe to their ranks, Zara, a 2-year-old from an Illinois enclosure.