Habitat 69 - Spring 2023

2 Spring is always a special time at the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS). This year, we are ringing in the season by celebrating all things green! We’ve always been dedicated to living out our sustainability mission, but we are taking things to the next level this spring. As you will read in this edition of Habitat , we are honoring our commitment to the environment by launching new recycling initiatives, hosting eco-friendly events and much more. I believe it is incredibly important for zoos and aquariums to promote sustainability practices that protect their community environment and animal habitats across the globe. Over the years, the DZS has championed many eco-friendly initiatives, and I can’t wait to present them in new and exciting ways to our guests over the upcoming season. From the blooming flowers outside the Belle Isle Nature Center to the lush habitats at the Detroit Zoo, springtime is when the DZS comes alive, so I hope you will visit us and help us celebrate keeping our planet green. Best, Dr. Hayley Murphy, DVM Executive Director/CEO Printed in the USA. Habitat is produced quarterly for members of the Detroit Zoological Society. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT ArborOakland Group CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Sarah Culton CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jennifer Thomas GRAPHIC DESIGN Jen Valente Copyright © 2023 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. 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. facebook.com/detroitzoo instagram.com/detroitzoo Linkedin.com/ detroitzoologicalsociety tiktok.com/@detroitzoo twitter.com/detroitzoo youtube.com/detroitzoo 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 In this issue 3 Volunteer 4 Seeing Green 7 Green Events 8 A Vital Part of Metro Detroit 9 Youth are the Future 10 Events 12 Be the Guest of Their Dreams 14 Welcome Home 16 More Zoo in More Places 18 Warming Up 19 Leave Your Feedback