10 | Detroit Zoological Society The DZS’s commitment to creating meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive goes far beyond the borders of the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center. Through our award-winning educational programs, we can reach learners of all ages and connect our community to the natural world around them. Day at the Zoo Program Brings Classrooms to the Zoo School funding is not always available to bring students to the Detroit Zoo. The Day at the Zoo (DATZ) program addresses this need by providing admission, a transportation stipend and an educational program for Michigan school groups with limited funds. Virtual learning options are also available for school groups that cannot physically visit the Zoo. With the help of generous donors, including those who have contributed to the David K. Page Fund, DATZ makes dreams come true for thousands of students each year. In 2022 alone, nearly 3,000 students and teachers experienced the Zoo through the DATZ program. “The Day at the Zoo program allows us to give back to classrooms with fewer resources and create opportunities for children of all backgrounds, along with their teachers, to explore all the Zoo has to offer,” says Diane Miller, vice president of educational programming. Nocturnal Adventures Give Back For families and individuals experiencing homelessness, a trip to the Detroit Zoo is unlikely COMMUNITY TO THE CONNECTING
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