Detroit Zoo recognized as leader in animal conservation and welfare
By Stateside Staff • Jan 14, 2014
Detroit Zoo entrance.
It was 1883 when the Detroit Zoo first opened its doors at Michigan Avenue and Trumbull Street, across from what would become Tiger Stadium.
By 1928, the zoo had moved its current home at 10 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. It's the No. 1 paid tourist attraction in Michigan, drawing more than 1.1 million visitors every year.
The zoo's mission has evolved since those early days, shifting from animal care to animal welfare. It's a leader in animal conservation and welfare.
Detroit Zoo Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Ron Kagan gives us a closer look at the ways the zoo has become such a leader in protecting and preserving animal species.
Biggest-ever gift to Detroit Zoo is a big deal for penguins
By Sarah Cwiek • Sep 18, 2013
The Detroit Zoo announced the largest single private gift in its history Wednesday—and it’s all about penguins.
The $10 million gift from the Polk Family Fund will go toward building the Polk Family Penguin Conservation Center.