Detroit Zoological Society

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

A World Animal Day WIN! This is a great day to share some great gorilla news. 🦍 With a whopping total of 2,792 devices collected, the DZS secured the top spot in North America during the annual Gorillas on the Line campaign! Thanks to our e-waste warriors, we've been able to divert 7,884 devices from landfills since 2018! Recycling your old smartphone is a super smart way to allow materials like coltan to be used again – lessening the effects of mineral mining on wild gorilla habitats. Thank you to all who donated - your actions help the environment that supports all animals, especially gorillas. Help us get a jump start on 2025 by dropping your smart phone or tablet into our Gorillas On the Line bin at the Main Gate: https://bit.ly/3XUkME8 📷 Patti Truesdell.

A partnership that goes together like apples and autumn – the DZS and Blake's Orchard, Inc. are teaming up and the results are sweet! 🍩 With a shared passion for creating unforgettable experiences for families in Metro Detroit and beyond, for the first time ever guests can enjoy a Blake's Cider Mill pop-up during Fall Fest at the Detroit Zoo this October! The DZS is dedicated to supporting and partnering with local businesses, such as Blake's, that uplift our community and create meaningful connections throughout Michigan. Click to learn about this perfect partnership: https://bit.ly/3ZFLTWh

Some of our colleagues recently made the trip to the beautiful City of Calgary for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Annual Conference - the largest, most comprehensive zoo and aquarium professionals' event in the country! Hosted by the Calgary Zoo, we joined more than 2,300 professionals to explore ideas and best practices, listen to updates and new ideas, discover successes and lessons learned and experience new technology and services in the zoo and aquariums profession. Everyone who attends the AZA's Annual Conference has a common vision to protect and save species around the globe - and we're already looking forward to next year's event in the City of Tampa, hosted by our friends at The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! #ProfessionalDevelopment #Learning #Conferences #AZA #DZS

Delivering Care Companions and smiles to some awesome kids! We visited Corewell Health Troy this week and couldn't help sharing some tender moments from our visit. Our partnership with The Suburban Collection and Suburban Subaru of Troy helped us provide the kids with super huggable plush and a whole care kit, giving them a buddy with whom they could parallel their care. This donation helps accomplish Subaru's Love Promise pillars – learn more about the Subaru Loves Promise: https://bit.ly/3ZzxMSd

Making a BIG impact in the conservation of a little species. 🐌 We're continuing to contribute to the release of thousands of partula snails into Tahiti!'s Papahue Valley! Partula nodosa, also known as Polynesian tree snails, are considered extinct in the wild by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) — making this release extremely important. Of the 2,989 snails released, 1,000 were bred and raised at the Detroit Zoo. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this achievement, especially DZS zookeeper Erica Graber, whose efforts have resulted in us being a major contributor to this conservation program.

🌿🍍Join us for a Fruit Tree Planting Expedition in the heart of the Peruvian Forest! 🌿🍌 Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Join the DZS Dec. 1-7 as we journey through the Amazon and Napo Rivers in the heart of the Peruvian Rainforest. 🌳 Travel for a cause by teaming up with local community members to plant fruit trees and make a lasting positive impact on the people and animals of that extraordinary region. Don’t miss this chance to explore the lush rainforest, connect with local cultures and contribute to a greener future. 🌍✨ Secure your spot now and be part of something truly special: https://bit.ly/3MNfTYr

High praise to Dr. De'Andrea Matthews, our vice president of diversity and community engagement, for being named to the Detroit Regional Chamber's 45th Leadership Detroit cohort! This nine-month transformational leadership program is designed to challenge emerging and existing leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change in their communities. We are so excited for her to join this one-of-a-kind program – congratulations De'Andrea! See the whole class: https://bit.ly/3zjb2ew

Being green can turn into a day at the Zoo at our next E-Recycling Event! Sunday, Sept. 22 we are teaming up with Huron-Clinton Metroparks to conserve habitats and reduce waste in the Great Lakes! For one day only, bring your old, unwanted electronics to Lake St. Clair Metropark to be sustainably recycled. As a reward, you will earn free tickets to the Detroit Zoo, redeemable for one year. Small loads (at least 17 gallons) earn one Zoo ticket, while large loads (a whole backseat of a vehicle or trunk full) earn two. Every electronic recycled reduces landfill waste, protects animal habitats and makes the world a greener place! Participants get free entry to the Metropark for the duration of the event. Click to register and see a list of acceptable items: https://bit.ly/3TsaQ3p