Our Mission
Learn about the Detroit Zoo's mission, the SSP program and the orgin of the animals at the Zoo. You'll see how the Zoo participates in world and state conservation efforts and the role of the Zoo in reintroduction of species throughtout the state.
Enrichment
Enrichment is the process of enhancing over-all animal welfare by providing appropriate physical, social, and environmental conditions and stimuli. Animal Notebook
You'll learn how to identify animals, all about their habitat/range, diet, predators, how they reproduce, and their conservation status. | Zookeepers and Vets
A behind the scenes look at what the zookeepers and vets at the Detroit Zoological Society do each day. Includes Ask the Staff, A Day With the Vet, What Animals Eat, Zoo Hospital, Case Studies and Careers.
Online Movies
Movies created by the Detroit Zoo covers animal welfare, endangered species and the first year of Talini in the Arctic Ring of Life Adopt an Animal
"Adopt" an animal is a program that helps the Zoo take care of the animal you select. Your symbollic animal adoption helps provide veterinary treatment, improve exhibits, sponsor educational classes, seminars and research expeditions. More importantly, your assistance makes the Zoo’s participation in the Species Survival Plans possible. |
