Habitat 64 - Winter 2021

Printed in the USA. Habitat is produced quarterly for Members of the Detroit Zoological Society. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT ArborOakland Group CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jennifer Thomas GRAPHIC DESIGN Jen Valente Design Copyright © 2021 Detroit Zoological Society All rights reserved. PLEASE CONTACT: Detroit Zoological Society 8450 W. 10 Mile Road Royal Oak, MI 48067 Phone: (248) 541-5717 Fax: (248) 541-2489 www.detroitzoo.org For questions about membership, please contact: info@dzs.org. H ABITAT Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places 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 The Detroit Zoological Society – a renowned leader in humane education, wildlife conservation, animal welfare and environmental sustainability – operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center. The Detroit Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. YOUR GUIDE TO THIS HABITAT Winter 2021 • Issue 64 3 ON THE COVER: Nelly and Mrs. Nasty FEATURE ARTICLE 4  Spreading Their Wings in Africa CZAAWE 7  There’s No Place Like Home EVENTS 8  Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo HUMANE EDUCATION 10  Visiting a Sit Spot YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE 11  The Reinerts 12  Supporting Veterinary Care 13  Cathy Johnson 13  Make a Difference 14  Thomas Mackey GREEN JOURNEY 15  Amplify Your Green Journey BELLE ISLE NATURE CENTER 16  Celebrate Winterfest EDUCATION 17  Wisdom Begins with Wonder DIVERSITY 18  The Intersection of Biodiversity and Human Diversity A SPECIAL HONOR 19  Marcy Sieggreen MEMBERSHIP 20  Holiday Gift Guide facebook.com/detroitzoo youtube.com/detroitzoo twitter.com/detroitzoo instagram.com/detroitzoo INSIDE: Reasons to Give | Wild Lights | EV Charging Stations H ABITAT Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places 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 W i n t e r 20 21 • I SSUE 6 4 SPREADING THEIR WINGS IN AFRICA