Habitat 54 Fall 2018

detroitzoo.org • HABITAT | 3 Your Guide to This Habitat September/October/November 2018 • Issue 54 feature article 4  Over the River and Through the Woods To the Belle Isle Nature Center we go. 7  Green Tips Simple ways to reduce plastic waste. zoo events 8  A Roaring Good Time Thanks to the many “party animals” who attended Sunset at the Zoo “Safari”. 9  It’s Time to Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo! Lace up your running shoes on September 9. 10  Best Friends, Boo, Brews and More Mark your calendar for Senior Day, Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo, Zoo Brew, Zoo Boo, Wild Lights and Polar Beers. 12  Wild for Animals Join us to celebrate your favorite species — from great apes to rhinos to wolves, reptiles and more. 12  Detroit Zoo Treks Our new mobile app gives you guided routes and ways to help kids boost observation skills. Download it at dzoo.org/treks. volunteers 13  Join the Brigade Belle Isle Nature Center volunteers help guests make the most of their visits. education 14  Giving Back Through Conservation Teens at Oakland County’s Children’s Village work with Detroit Zoological Society staff to build mudpuppy shelters and new respect for wildlife. you make a dif ference 15  Funding Flows to Great Lakes Nature Center The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation has pledged their support. You can, too! On the cover: Honeybees can be observed at the Belle Isle Nature Center. 15  Wise Ways to Make a Difference Giving possibilities that can benefit the Detroit Zoological Society and your bottom line. membership 16  Save Time. Renew Online! Save time and resources — go paperless and renew your membership online. INSIDE: Green Tips • Wild for Animals • Run Wild See What the Buzz is About. Belle Isle Nature Center – S e p t emb e r /Oc t o b e r / Nov emb e r 2018 • I SSUE 5 4