Helping hearts: Program tracks heart disease in great apes
Heart disease is a leading killer of humans, so it should not be that big a surprise that it is also the leading killer of great apes. Just as we have worked to improve human heart health, the Great Ape Heart Project is making similar strides among great apes.
Meet your new best friend with four paws at this event
Theyโre cuddly, theyโre sweet, and they might just become your best friends. Hundreds of cute animals in need of forever homes will be at a huge event this weekend, and you get the chance to meet them all. The Michigan Humane โMeet Your New Best Friend at the Law Firm Adoption Eventโ is Saturday September 10th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Exactly how Iโd spend 24 hours in Metro Detroit
I love Detroit. As someone who no longer has the pleasure of living in the area, people are sometimes surprised to hear that -- how much I love the region, that is; but itโs one of those โIYKYKโ things. Anyone who has spent substantial time in the Detroit area knows, this area is such a gem.
Neighbors of Detroit Zoo on high alert as search for missing wallaby continues
Was it a hawk, an owl, or something else? There are so many questions about this missing baby, wallaby. As the search continues, those living near the Detroit Zoo are looking out, hoping to find the little baby before itโs too late.
This baby polar bear playing in the snow at the Detroit Zoo will melt your heart
Watch these videos of a baby polar bear from the Detroit Zoo experiencing snow for the very first time. This little bear, who has a twin, was born at the Detroit Zoo in January to 8-year-old Suka and 16-year-old Nuka. Suka has give birth twice in the past few years, but unfortunately, those baby bears did not survive. This is the first time a polar bear has been born and raised in the Zoo in more than 15 years. The twin polar bears donโt have names yet, but they are doing just fine and adjusting to this new life.
Nightside Report Feb. 9, 2021: Detroit Zoo staff shocked after polar bear killed, New Oakland County human trafficking unit makes arrests in Madison Heights
โI wish we understood what happenedโ: Detroit Zoo staff shocked after polar bear killedDETROIT โ A female polar bear at the Detroit Zoo was killed during a mating attempt on Monday. Staff at the zoo said theyโre in shock. A 20-year-old bear named Anana was killed by 16-year-old Nuka. โI wish we understood what happened yesterday with the polar bears,โ Detroit Zoo Chief Life Sciences Officer Scott Carter said. The latest initiatives were announced Monday by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan during a press conference.
โI wish we understood what happenedโ: Detroit Zoo staff shocked after polar bear killed
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ A female polar bear at the Detroit Zoo was killed during a mating attempt on Monday. READ: Polar bear killed at Detroit ZooโI wish we understood what happened yesterday with the polar bears,โ Detroit Zoo Chief Life Sciences Officer Scott Carter said. Carter said they separated the bears for some time because polar bears like to be on their own. The male bear is now living alone. The Detroit Zoo released a statement late Monday:
Polar bear killed at Detroit Zoo
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ The Detroit Zoological Society is mourning the loss of a female polar bear. Here is the statement from the Detroit Zoo late Monday:A female polar bear at the Detroit Zoo was killed by the Zooโs adult male bear on Monday, February 8, 2021. The Detroit Zoo has not experienced the killing of one animal by another animal in decades; the last occurrence was also with polar bears in 1988. The Detroit Zooโs other adult female polar bear, Suka, is in a private maternity den with one of her cubs. Detroit Zoological SocietyRead back: Detroit Zoo debuts new polar bear, Anana, to help with breeding effortsAdFor the first time in nearly two decades, polar bear cubs were born and are being successfully raised at the Detroit Zoo.
Nightside Report Jan. 28, 2021: 2 polar bear cubs born, raised at Detroit Zoo for first time in years, Mott Hospital doctors weigh in on safety of returning to in-person learning
One of two polar bear cubs recently born at the Detroit Zoo. The zoo is welcoming its first two, successfully bred polar bear cubs since 2004. 2 polar bear cubs born, raised at Detroit Zoo for first time in yearsDETROIT โ The Detroit Zoo is currently in pawsession of two adorable baby polar bears. For the first time in nearly two decades, polar bear cubs were born and are being successfully raised at the Detroit Zoo. Zoo officials said the cubs, who are currently unnamed, were born in a specially-designed, private maternity den away from the other bears in the enclosure.
2 polar bear cubs born, raised at Detroit Zoo for first time in years
The Detroit Zoo welcomes its first two, successfully bred polar bear cubs since 2004. For the first time in nearly two decades, polar bear cubs were born and are being successfully raised at the Detroit Zoo. One of two polar bear cubs recently born at the Detroit Zoo. One of two polar bear cubs recently born at the Detroit Zoo. (Detroit Zoological Society)You can learn more about visiting the Detroit Zoo amid the pandemic at their website here.
Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion born in 40 years
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ The Detroit Zoo announced Tuesday that its first lion born at the zoo in 40 years arrived on Sept. 10, 2020. She is the first lion born at the Detroit Zoo since 1980. Unfortunately, three other cubs were stillborn, zoo officials said. We expect that she will eventually live with her entire family as a member of the Detroit Zoo pride.โBinti the lion was born Sept. 10, 2020 at the Detroit Zoo. Related: Detroit Zoo welcomes 2-year-old giraffe named Zara to the herdMore: News from the Detroit Zoo
Detroit Zoo welcomes 2-year-old giraffe named Zara to the herd
DETROIT โ The Detroit Zoo is welcoming a 2-year-old female giraffe named Zara to the herd. Zaraโs arrival means the Detroit Zoo now has four giraffes. โWeโre happy to welcome Zara to the herd,โ said Scott Carter, chief life sciences officer for the Detroit Zoological Society. We believe the giraffes at the Detroit Zoo are strong ambassadors for their cousins in the wild,โ Carter said. READ: More Detroit Zoo coverage
Show some love to your furry friends at the Detroit Zoo
The Detroit Zoo needs your support! Ron Kagan, CEO and Executive Director of the Detroit Zoological Society, talked about the Detroit Zooโs virtual fundraiser and how you can contribute. The pandemic has been very hard on the zoo because so much of the budget comes from fundraising events and families who visit during the summer. The zoo has stayed operational throughout the pandemic to care for their 2,400 animals that call the zoo home. Watch the video to learn more about how your donation can support the Detroit Zoo.
WATCH: Detroit Zooโs โSunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Homeโ
Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes journey, highlighting animal care and rescue by the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), among other stories. Watch the special here:From the rescue and around-the-clock rearing of a newborn chimpanzee, to the storm-induced need to grab endangered Great Lakes piping plover eggs from the wild during a pandemic, to the extraordinary DZS penguin research and conservation work in Antarctica, there are stories that are sure to delight and intrigue during the DZSโs first-ever virtual fundraiser. To make a donation, please visit SunsetAtTheZoo.org.
Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home set to premier this week
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home will give viewers a behind-the-scenes journey, highlighting animal care and rescue by the Detroit Zoological Society. โWe are excited to bring our community inside the Zoo in such a memorable way.โSunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home will premiere at SunsetAtTheZoo.org at 7 p.m. Thursday. Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home aims to raise $500,000 through charitable giving and a silent auction. Bidding will close at 4 p.m. Sept. 20, zoo officials said. To watch Sunset for the Zoo: Bringing the Mission Home, supporters can text โSunsetโ to 243-725 or visit SunsetAtTheZoo.org for more information.
Turkey Vulture.mp4
Turkey Vulture.mp4Published: August 3, 2020, 12:05 pmA young turkey vulture was given a second chance after Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) staff rescued the bird found trapped in a stairwell on a golf course in Huntington Woods. For more information, visit https://www.clickondetroit.com/
WATCH LIVE: Otters swim, play at Detroit Zoo
Watch otters swim, run and play live. Watch live above. *The camera will be down from 7-9 a.m. each day during the ottersโ feeding time. The Detroit Zoo is open every day with limited capacity. Reservations are required, please visit their website to plan your visit: detroitzoo.orgThree North American river otters call the 2,500-square-foot Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat home.
Detroit Zoo reopens: Hereโs how reservations, distancing, masks, food options will work
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ The Detroit Zoo has finally reopened, but there are new rules regarding reservations, social distancing, wearing a mask and eating due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). For many Metro Detroiters, summer canโt officially start until theyโve taken a visit to the Detroit Zoo. Weโre, like, โNo, itโs not gone.โ We just need to take some different precautions,โ zoo member Steve Schiesel said. I miss going to the zoo,โโ zoo member Tricia Carrier said. Ron Kagan, executive director and CEO of the Detroit Zoo, said the masks arenโt just to protect visitors.
Detroit Zoo reopens: Hereโs how reservations, distancing, masks, food options will work
Detroit Zoo reopens: Hereโs how reservations, distancing, masks, food options will workPublished: June 8, 2020, 6:23 pmThe Detroit Zoo has finally reopened, but there are new rules regarding reservations, social distancing, wearing a mask and eating due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Detroit Zoo soft reopening Monday before opening to public fully
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ The Detroit Zoo is set to reopen Monday, June 8 after being closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. ORIGINAL STORY: Detroit Zoo to reopen June 8 for members, with new procedures in placeIt will be open to members for four days before allowing the general public inside. Thousands of people would visit the Detroit Zoo every day, but now it will be limited to 1,000 with no more than 500 people on the zoo grounds at one time. Detroit Zoo CEO Ron Kagan said theyโre taking COVID-19 seriously and want to be careful about reopening. RELATED: Tiger tests positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) -- what does this mean for our pets?
Detroit Zoo to reopen June 8 for members, with new procedures in place
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ The Detroit Zoo is set to reopen Monday, June 8 after being closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Members of the zoo will have an exclusive opportunity to visit during a special four-day reopening period. Also, prior to entering you will be required to show your ID, membership card and digital or printed timed ticket at the zooโs admission booth. The zoo says it has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures, including in restrooms where attendants will be monitoring capacity limits. To find out more about the zooโs reopening procedures click here.
WATCH: Behind-the-scenes look at the Detroit Zooโs otter exhibit
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ The Detroit Zoo may be closed, but you donโt have to miss seeing the animals completely. Local 4 has a camera in the otter exhibit so you can keep an eye on them from home. Watch a video of the camera being installed below and see some of the otters in the video above. Also, the camera is livestreaming 22 hours a day, so you can spend some time seeing what Kalee, Sparky, Whisker and Lucius are up to.
Detroit Zoo debuts new polar bear, Anana, to help with breeding efforts
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ The Detroit Zoo is debuting a new polar bear, Anana, to help the threatened species with its breeding efforts. Anana made her debut Thursday, on International Polar Bear Day. March marks the start of polar bear breeding season, which is already apparent for 15-year-old male Nuka and 7-year-old female Suka, who have been at the Detroit Zoo since 2011 and 2018, respectively. Anana is 19 years old and was previously at the Cincinnati Zoo to breed with another male polar bear. When that polar bear didnโt appear to be fertile, Anana was brought to the Detroit Zoo to breed with Nuka.
New polar bear to debut at Detroit Zoo today
DETROIT โ In honor of International Polar Bear Day, the Detroit Zoo is debuting their newest polar bear family member. The polar bear, 19-year-old Anana, came to the zoo from the Cincinnati Zoo in late January. Visitors can join the DZS in celebrating Nuka, Suka and newcomer Anana at the Detroit Zoo during International Polar Bear Day on Thursday, February 27. Animal care staff will share information about the personalities and behaviors of polar bears Nuka, Suka and Anana immediately following each feeding. Children will also have the opportunity to compare themselves to a life-size polar bear cut-out in the Nunavut Gallery.
Bald eagles survives train collision, finds healing at Detroit Zoo
DETROIT โ A bald eagle who was injured after a train collision last fall is now thriving at the Detroit Zoo. In Oct. 2019, the bald eagle was discovered injured in a Wendyโs parking lot in Monroe, Michigan, after a citizen reported witnessing a train and bald eagle collide a week prior, according to the zoo. The bird, named Captain Marvel, joins two other rescued bald eagles at the zoo; Flash and Mr. America. โWeโre happy that weโre able to offer her a home here at the Detroit Zoo,โ said Scott Carter, chief life sciences officer for the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS). โFemale bald eagles tend to display more assertive behaviors, so she could end up being in charge in the eaglesโ habitat,โ said Carter.
Stories you missed this week | What to do this weekend
A look at stories you may have missed this week -- and a look at what's happening around town. The weekend edition of this newsletter will be a bit different from the normal Monday through Friday version. On Saturdays, I'll take a look some of my top picks from the last week, and highlight some of the events going on around Metro Detroit. Stories you missed this weekEvents around town this weekendThe Great Pumpkin Festival is happening in Northville this weekend! The first Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo is on Saturday.
Detroit Zoo welcomes new female gray wolf Renner
ROYAL OAK, Mich. - The Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness at the Detroit Zoo has a new family member: Renner, a 3-year-old female gray wolf from the Wildlife Science Center in Stacy, Minnesota. Renner will serve as a companion for 9-year-old male gray wolf Kaskaphatew, also known as Kaska, who has lived at the Detroit Zoo since 2015. Family is a critical part of the fabric of wolf society and is important to their well-being." Gray wolf breeding season occurs late in the winter season, female wolves typically give birth to four to six pups after a two-month gestation, according to the Detroit Zoo. The Detroit Zoological Society will launch National Wolf Awareness Week with a celebration at the Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness on Oct. 20.
Tiger brothers debut in new habitat at Detroit Zoo
Detroit Zoo has introduced the new Devereaux Tiger Forest and welcomed Amur tigers Nikolai and Aleksei, 2-year-old brothers who were born at the Columbus Zoo. The habitat is also home to 16-year-old female Kisa, who was born at the Detroit Zoo. The renovated and expanded habitat was made possible in part by a $1-million gift from the Richard C. Devereaux Foundation. The $3.5-million habitat occupies 1 acre in the Detroit Zoo's Asian Forest across from the Holtzman Wildlife Foundation Red Panda Forest. The Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), formerly known as the Siberian tiger, is the largest member of the big cat family and the largest of the five remaining subspecies of tiger.
Meet your new best friend at the Detroit Zoo this weekend!
This article is sponsored by Mike Morse Law Firm"Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo" is the perfect place to find a loving animal to add to your family. MHS, and their many partners, bring more than 300 animals to the Detroit Zoo to find their forever home. This sweet and sensitive guy is looking for a loving family. Our friends at the Mike Morse Law Firm will pay the standard adoption fees for the person who decides to adopt Cornbread. Mike Morse Law Firm wants to help if you need legal support.
Metro Detroit weather: Cool Saturday night under starry skies
DETROIT - Welcome to Saturday night, Motown! Perfect weather for playing catch with your kids or playing softball or volley ball with friends and co-workers. Great weather for going to the Renaissance Festival, the Detroit Zoo or a tour of inland lakes. Local 4Casters weather app:Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app. Weather radarKeep an eye out for severe weather alerts and the radar here:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Detroit Zoo plans to be powered by renewable energy by 2021
DETROIT (CNN) - Windmills and solar panels may soon be keeping the lights on in the reptile house, and throughout the Detroit Zoo. The zoo, located in Detroit's suburb of Royal Oak, says it's shifting to being powered entirely by renewable energy. "We are announcing today that Detroit Zoo is going to be 100% fully powered by local Michigan-made energy," Scott Carter, the zoo's chief life sciences officer, said in a web video posted by DTE Energy. The zoo is joining MIGreenPower, which is DTE's program allowing its customers to receive energy from the utility company's renewable sources. The Detroit Zoo says that program is the first of its kind at a zoo.
Metro Detroit weather forecast: Sunny Saturday afternoon
Saturday afternoon will be mostly sunny, warm and comfortable. The Environmental Fair at Detroit Country Day School is the perfect activity to inspire the scientist and nature-lover in your home. Perfect weather for playing catch with your kids or playing softball or volley ball with friends and co-workers. Local 4Casters weather app:Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app. Weather radarKeep an eye out for severe weather alerts and the radar here:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Autism Hero Walk taking place Sunday at the Detroit Zoo
The Autism Hero Walk is taking place Sunday at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak. The annual event attracts thousands of participants. It is held in support of people with autism and their families. Local 4's Larry Spruill was live from outside the Detroit Zoo this morning. Watch the video above for his full report.
Metro Detroit weather forecast: Warm Sunday with showers, storms
Some streets will be wet from scattered showers and thunderstorms that started Sunday morning. Scattered showers and storms re-form shortly after lunchtime. Sunday evening will have scattered showers and storms. ; Waves: 1-2 ft.Up North forecastNorthern Lower PeninsulaSunday: Scattered showers, storms, warm. Upper PeninsulaSunday: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of storms, warm.
Endangered Great Lakes piping plover chick hatches at Detroit Zoo
An endangered Great Lakes piping plover surprised staff at the Detroit Zoo when it broke out of its shell. The eggs were taken to the University of Michigans Biological Station in Pellston, where the DZS leads an award-winning program to salvage eggs like these to bolster the population of Great Lakes piping plovers. Upon the eggs arrival, DZS staff were dismayed that they appeared to be unviable, as no movement was observed. After three days, staff spotted motion in one of the eggs, which continued to develop, but the chick struggled to hatch. In 2018, the USFWS honored DZS Curator of Birds Tom Schneider with the Recovery Champion Award, recognizing his leadership and the significant contributions made by the DZS in the recovery of Great Lakes piping plovers.
Where is Detroit Zoo, DIA tax money really going?
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ When Metro Detroiters pay taxes for things such as the Detroit Zoo and Detroit Institute of Arts, some local governments have been keeping a piece of the cash collected. When the Detroit Zoo millage passed four years ago, and when the DIA millage passed this past November, the assumption was all the money would go to those institutions. That's money the county collects to pay the tax to fund the Zoo. "Over the years this has amounted to approximately $600,000 that has been withheld from the Zoological Society," the ZSA said. Taylor takes the most money from the Zoo tax.
From our archives: Detroit Zoo red panda cubs come out of hiding
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ Two red pandas born in July at the Detroit Zoo have finally come out of hiding. "The Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to see and appreciate these cubs and other threatened species that thrive here," said Ron Kagan, Detroit zoological society executive director. Red pandas are skilled climbers, spending most of their time hanging off of tree branches or lounging on limbs. The red panda is a shy, solitary animal, except while mating. They are classified as โvulnerableโ on the International Union for Conservation for Natureโs Red List of Threatened Species due to deforestation.