5 Today, we look at numbers differently. It’s not about the number of people you can entertain; it’s about the number of animal species you can save, the number of habitats you can conserve. throughout the month of August. Prior to the celebration, leadership and staff reflected on the Zoo’s history and the legacy it has built over the past 95 years. “The Detroit Zoo has a long history of dedication to people, animals and nature,” says Dr. Hayley Murphy, DZS executive director/CEO. “I’m excited to celebrate nearly a century of Zoo excellence this summer, and I hope the public will join us for this very special anniversary.” The Detroit Zoo opened to the public on Aug. 1, 1928. At the time of opening, it was noted as one of the first zoos in the United States to feature bar-less animal habitats extensively. Some of the first habitats were the elk yards, bear dens, bird house, lion dens, raccoon and wolverine habitats, along with an African veldt. Today, those habitats have expanded to include many awardwinning, naturalistic habitats that house more than 2,000 animals of more than 200 species. -Mike Reed
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