Habitat 49 Summer 2017

detroitzoo.org • HABITAT | 3 Your Guide to This Habitat June/July/August 2017 • Issue 49 feature article 4 For Dear Life Learn about the sudden, rapid decline of amphibians, what it means for our planet, and how the Detroit Zoological Society is working to help. 7 Leaping into Office Meet Trinity Favazza — the fourth- grader sworn in for a two-year term as Mayor of Amphibiville. zoo events 8 All Your Summer Fun Is Right Here Join us for the first-ever Bike Safari and Appetite for Adventure . Don’t miss perennial favorites like Wild Summer Nights , Wild Beasts Wild Wine, Run Wild and a grand and green Sunset at the Zoo . And enjoy a look back at our spring Wildlife Conservation Gala . 10 Green Tips Considering composting? Here are your hows and whys. attractions 14 Wild Adventure Zone Catch all three of these summer blockbusters! volunteers 15 Conservation through Education Our volunteers play an important role knowing and sharing the Detroit Zoological Society’s conservation efforts. education 16 Helping Amphibians at Home and Abroad From FrogWatch at home to northeastern Peru, Detroit Zoological Society amphibian staff are spreading the word on why and how to protect amphibians. belle isle nature center 17 Cultivating Conservationist Campers No-cost summer camps at the Belle Isle Nature Center help students connect with the natural world. you make a dif ference 18 Your Support is ‘Toad-ly’ Awesome Through the years, your support of the National Amphibian Conservation Center has made us a world leader in amphibian conservation and care. INSIDE: Summer Events • Sunset • Saving Amphibians June /Ju l y /Augu s t 2 017 • I SSUE 49 For Dear Life On the cover: Panamanian golden frog 19 New Digs for Japanese Giant Salamanders Your partnership is helping us protect this Near Threatened species. membership 20 What’s New at the Zoo? Check out these tips to help you make the most of your visit. plus... Don’t miss your Buddy’s Pizza coupon on page 17.