Habitat 56 Spring 2019

detroitzoo.org • HABITAT | 3 Your Guide to This Habitat March/April/May 2019 • Issue 56 On the cover: Red panda feature article 4  Climbin’ On Up An expanded and reimagined space for red pandas — and visitors. volunteers 7  Passion and Purpose: Volunteering with the Detroit Zoological Society A conversation with 20-year volunteer veteran Lee Marks. zoo events 8  Bunnyville, Zoo Brew, and More Mark your calendar for Detroit Zoo: Through the Lens, Bunnyville, Zoo Brew, Mother’s Day Brunch and Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo . 9  Saving Birds Around the World Reserve your tickets for our third annual Wildlife Conservation Gala. 9  Join us for the Wildest Evening of the Summer! Sunset at the Zoo takes on an Asian Forest theme, Friday, June 7. education 10  Wild for Animals Special days dedicated to special species, and free activities with Zoo admission. 11  Nominations Open for the 2019 Humane Youth Award Nominate a student who’s shown outstanding dedication to animal issues. 11  Animal Observations A new digital trek lets you share your observations with DZS staff members. belle isle nature center 12  Nature + Math = Fun! New Sunday afternoon series lets students explore mathematical concepts in nature. 13  Mark Your Calendar Upcoming events at the Belle Isle Nature Center, including Spring Forward and Green Day . 13  GreenFest at the Detroit Zoo Join us for a special Earth Day celebration. you make a dif ference 14  Giving Zoo Day — A Note of Gratitude Thanks to the more than 250 donors who showed support. 14  Love of Nature Inspires Special Gift Harvey Katchan’s generosity lives on, even decades after his passing. 15  Celebrating a Mother’s Love A new Tom Tischler sculpture, donated by Clara Graham, celebrates family. 15  An Invitation to Join the Renaissance Circle Your support benefits the DZS — and you. membership 16  Enjoy More Vitamin Z Renew now to get the most from your membership. INSIDE: Animal Observations • Wild for Animals • Saving Birds Around the World CLIMBIN’ ON UP H AABITAT 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 n Ma r c h /Ap r i l / Ma y 2 0 19 • I SSUE 5 6