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Detroit Zoo Protect Birds Against Avian Influenza

Avian Influenza at Detroit Zoo

Detroit Zoo have taken moves to protect their bird collection against the threat of avian influenza which was detected in the state recently.

Published February 26, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged avian influenza, birds, detroit zoo, peacock, peafowl

Polk Penguin Conservation Center Reopens at Detroit Zoo

Polk Penguin Conservation Center Reopens Detroit Zoo

Detroit Zoo have been able to reopen the Polk Penguin Conservation Center following repairs to the waterproofing. The world’s largest penguin exhibit it closed in September 2019.

Published February 15, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged birds, detroit zoo, penguin, polk penguin conservation center

Great Ape Heart Project Finds New Home at Detroit Zoo

Great Ape Heart Project Moves to Detroit Zoo

The Great Ape Heart Project has found a new home at the Detroit Zoo after being based at Zoo Atlanta since 2010.

Published February 2, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged apes, detroit zoo, great ape heart project, great apes, primate, zoo atlanta

Detroit Zoo provide Home to Rescued Sandhill Crane

Sandhill Crane at Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoo have provided home to an endangered sandhill crane which was rescued after being found with a rubber band around its bill.

Published December 24, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged bird, birds, crane, detroit zoo, sandhill crane

Two Orphaned Bear Cubs Make Friends at Detroit Zoo

Baby Bears Make Friends at Detroit Zoo

A grizzly bear and a polar bear both orphaned by their mothers have found a home and friendship together at Detroit Zoo.

Published September 25, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged bears, brown bear, detroit, detroit zoo, grizzly bear, mammals, polar bear

A Pair of Polar Bear Cubs are Born at the Detroit Zoo

polar bear cub detroit

Detroit Zoo have celebrated as a pair of polar bear cubs were born in November. The are being cared for by their mother.

Published January 30, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged bear, detroit zoo

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