Detroit Zoological Society | 17 The best thing on Belle Isle is back and better than ever. In September, the newly reimagined Belle Isle Nature Center, 176 Lakeside Dr., Detroit, reopened to the public after being closed for more than two years. Since its doors were shut in March 2020, the Nature Center, operated by the DZS, underwent a $2.5-million makeover. The center is now home to all-new exhibits and animal habitats designed to celebrate urban wildlife and highlight the intersection of humans, infrastructure and nature. “We are so proud of this new facility, and after more than two years of being closed, we have so many new and exciting things to explore,” says Amy Greene, nature centers director. “We’ve completely reimagined a new nature center that puts the focus on urban wildlife. Our intention is to reinforce the connections people have and the spaces they share with the nature that surrounds us. We want people to feel that nature is where we already are – we just have to notice and appreciate it.” Located on 5 acres at the northeastern tip of Belle Isle State Park in Detroit, the Belle Isle Nature Center offers unique educational, environmental and natural experiences that help connect people with urban nature. Highlights of the BY THE NUMBERS: Opening day attendance: 373 guests Total 2022 attendance: 20,577 guests Total programs and field trips: 237
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