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Detroit Zoological Society
Creating meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive.
About Detroit Zoological Society
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is a nonprofit organization that operates the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Mich. and the Belle Isle Nature Center, located in Detroit. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, DZS employs approximately 350 full and part-time employees and hosts more than 500 volunteers throughout the year. The 125-acre Detroit Zoo is a natural habitat for more than 2,000 animals. Major exhibits include the National Amphibian Conservation Center, Polk Penguin Conservation Center, Deveraux Tiger Forest, Great Apes of Harambee and Arctic Ring of Life, voted the number-two zoo exhibit in the U.S. by the Intrepid Traveler’s guide to “America’s Best Zoos”. The Belle Isle Nature Center, nestled on 6 acres of Michigan's forested wetland on the northeastern tip of Belle Isle State Park, offers guests unique educational, environmental and natural experiences that help connect them with urban nature. Admission to the Belle Isle Nature Center is free of charge.
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Detroit Zoological Society staff efforts in the Sustainable ACTIONS Challenge estimated to have saved 13,094 pounds of CO₂, diverted 1,485 pounds of waste from landfill and conserved nearly 265,000 gallons of water.
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Detroit Zoological Society staff participated in the Sustainable ACTIONS Challenge and finished fourth in this year’s challenge.
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Detroit Zoological Society staff members David Dimitrie, PhD, Brad Barr, Lynn Cox, CWCP, Tonya Santana and Lauri Besler-Kroll were recognized as top finishers in the Sustainable ACTIONS Challenge.
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Detroit Zoological Society staff logged 6,571 events, mastered 371 actions, earned nearly 130,000 points and finished fourth in this year’s challenge.
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Detroit Zoological Society Fine Arts Curator Ashley Ciricola develops rotating exhibitions, collaborates with artists on new installations, and finds creative ways to incorporate art into summer camps, volunteer programs, and hands-on learning experiences.
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