Local and Regional
The Society participates in community special events such as Earth Day and Wild Winter provide a forum for sharing and teaching humane messages.
The Society hosts Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo, a major pet adoption event (held two times per year) at which thousands of dogs, cats and other domestic animals find new homes.
Conferences and Meetings
The Detroit Zoological Society was honored to be selected by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association to host its 2001 Central Workshop Conference in recognition of the Society’s position at the forefront of humane animal care. The conference theme “Animal Welfare 911” brought together a wide variety of organizations and individuals concerned with animal welfare and animal rights issues, providing a professional forum for critical conversations.
Members of the DZS Education Department regularly give humane education presentations throughout the community. Recent presentations were given at the 2007 National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, 2007 Association of Zoos and Aquariums Docents Annual Conference, 2008 Michigan Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, and the 2008 Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference. Upcoming presentations include the Green Street Fair in Plymouth and the Royal Oak Public Library Think Green Series.
Future assemblies are in development inviting animal welfare experts to participate in providing professional development and public lectures.
Humane Collaborations
Meetings are being held with other humane organizations to verify program agenda and content and to discuss partnership opportunities.
The Michigan Humane Society meets with us on a regular basis to discuss humane education programming and opportunities.
Legislation
The Society works diligently to decrease the number of animals being kept in inhumane conditions. Through the Society’s ongoing efforts, stricter regulations are now in place governing exotic pet ownership in Michigan and elsewhere.
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