Habitat 41 - Summer 2015

detroitzoo.org • HABITAT | 3 Your Guide to This Habitat June/July/August 2015 • Issue 41 feature article 4  Let’s Go Back in Time Dinosauria is back! May 22-Sept.7. 7  Summer Reading Explore wildlife and wild places in the Detroit Zoo blog. 7  Wolf Habitat Update The wolves have arrived, and they’re watching for you. zoo events 8  Wild Summer Nights Concert Series Join us Wednesday evenings July 1 through August 26. 8  Summer Zoomance Reserve your spot for two after-hours adults-only evenings in July and August. 9  Wild Beasts Wild Wine, Senior Day and MemberFest Raise a glass to wildlife July 31. Don’t miss MemberFest July 20 and 21. Seniors and their caregivers receive free admission September 9. 10  You’re Invited to the Coolest Event of the Summer Our Sunset at the Zoo “Summer Chill” fundraising gala is happening Friday, June 12. 11  Join Us for an Amazing Safari Travel with us to Kenya and Tanzania this August. 12  Lace Up Your Running Shoes It’s time to Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo . 12  Green Tips Here’s the buzz on a bee-friendly summer. 13  Summer 2015 Calendar of Events All the key dates in one convenient place. attractions 14  Wild Adventure Zone Catch “Rio: The 4-D Experience”, now showing in the 4-D Theater, plus other rides and movies. volunteers 15  Picture Perfect Volunteers Detroit Zoo volunteers are some of the most accomplished wildlife photographers. Four of them share their tips. education 16  Science On a Sphere For an eye-opening new way to view your world, visit the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery to see the new, spherical movie. 16  Animals That Share Our Neighborhoods are Amazing Fascinating facts about the creatures you see in your yard – and ways to support them. belle isle nature zoo 17  The Buzz on Belle Isle The Belle Isle Nature Zoo honeybees are ready for their close-up. Stop by, plus learn to support bees in your neighborhood. support 18  Wyoming Toad Benefits from Zoo Fund Contributions Your contributions to the Detroit Zoo Fund help animals here and around the world. 18  Couple Creates Lifelong Memories Discover how one couple mingled with macaroni penguins in a special Zoo Experience – and learn how to create your own unforgettable day. 19  Cranes Help Build Penguins’ New Home A construction update on the Polk Penguin Conservation Center. 19  Renaissance Circle Members Create a Foundation for DZS to Further its Mission A perspective from Renaissance Circle Member Diane Bancroft. membership 20  Don’t Miss This Exclusive Member Event MemberFest is at the Detroit Zoo, July 20 and 21. INSIDE: Summer Events • Dinosauria • Penguin Update H AABIITTAATT Celebrating and Saving Wildlife T h e M a g a z i n e o f t h e D e t r o i t Z o o l o g i c a l S o c i e t y T h e M a g a z i n e o f t h e D e t r o i t Z June /Ju l y /Augu s t 2 015 • I SSUE 41 Let’s Go Back in Time On the cover: Dilophosaurus PHOTO ©THE DINOSAUR COMPANY