Detroit Zoo collecting cellphones, old electronics to save wild gorillas
The Detroit Zoo is once again partnering with the SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) Gorilla for its Gorillas on the Line…Answer the Call worldwide recycling challenge.
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The Detroit Zoo is once again partnering with the SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) Gorilla for its Gorillas on the Line…Answer the Call worldwide recycling challenge.
The Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center will be closed to visitors Tuesday because of the extreme cold.
Zoo officials say the closure is to "ensure the safety of our guests, staff and the animals in our care." They expect to reopen on Wednesday.
Zoo officials announced its newest member on Friday a month after 4-year-old Binti was moved to the Sacramento Zoo.
Jagger is ready to meet the public. The 3-year-old sloth bear now has access to her outdoor habitat at the Detroit Zoo, less than two weeks after her arrival from the Idaho Falls Zoo.
Calling Jagger the "first of her kind at the Detroit Zoo in decades," zoo officials said that she'll spend the next few days getting acclimated behind the scenes before making her way outdoors "in the next week."
Detroit Zoo officials say 4-year-old Binti will be moved to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited zoo.
Voters helped choose this name for the gorilla born at the Detroit Zoo last month.
The Detroit Zoo announced that its new baby gorilla is female and wants the public to help choose her name.
The Detroit Zoo welcomed a special birth this week.
Detroit Zoo officials say 13-year-old grizzly bear Mike has died after months of health complications.
On Sunday, July 14, advocates from dozens of organizations across Metro Detroit that deal with mental health and substance abuse will participate in ViewFest, an annual event at the Detroit Zoo.
A red panda was recently born at a Michigan zoo, just two days after a different zoo in the state welcomed red panda twins.
Ravi, a 7-year-old red panda, and Ginger, a 3-year-old red panda, a first-time mom, welcomed the cubs at the Detroit Zoo on June 17.
The Detroit Zoo unveiled the new design of its water tower on Tuesday as part of a rebranding project.
Zoo officials announced that the lion is moving to the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after more than a decade in Michigan.
The spiny-tailed iguana, native to the Sonoran desert in Mexico, was accidentally boxed up in Mexico and sent to a Ford Motor Company plant in Michigan.
The Detroit Zoo is planning to reveal a new design for its water tower this year.
It was a "hoppy'" time at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday.
Whisker and Lucius became the parents of the first river otter litter born at the Detroit Zoo in 50 years.
The zoo shared a social media video showing their lions chewing up a football-shaped item with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo on it.
Ollie, a beloved sea otter, died on Dec. 30 after a brief and sudden illness, the Detroit Zoo said in a social media post. She was 13 years old.
According to USA Today's 10Best Zoo Lights list, the event was ranked No. 9, followed by WildLights at the Living Desert Zoo in Palm Desert, California.
Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo is back again for the 2023 holiday season!
More than 120 acres of the zoo will be open for guests to explore and participate in trick-or-treating, educational stations, face painting, habitat talks, a chance for photos, and entertainment from jugglers and magicians.
Detroit's new professional women's hockey team welcomed its star player to Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, officially introducing Hilary Knight.
It's been one week since the anti-Islam protest led by Jake Lang came to Dearborn, Michigan, but many residents and businesses say they are moving forward together.
CBS News Detroit is looking into the impact tariffs between the U.S. and Canada will have on Michigan wallets.
The city of Detroit is rolling out a five-point plan to bring thousands of rental properties up to code.
A truck driver faces drug charges after Canadian border officials discovered cocaine packages on a commercial truck coming from the United States.
CBS News Detroit is looking into the impact tariffs between the U.S. and Canada will have on Michigan wallets.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said there will be no state criminal prosecutions arising from the Flint water crisis.
The event, titled "Hate Has No Home in Michigan," was held at Christ Episcopal Church and Mother of the Savior Church.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
CBS News Detroit is looking into the impact tariffs between the U.S. and Canada will have on Michigan wallets.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Detroit's new professional women's hockey team welcomed its star player to Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, officially introducing Hilary Knight.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
The Detroit Tigers were swept in a three-game series by the Kansas City Royals, falling 11-7 on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
Detroit's new professional women's hockey team welcomed its star player to Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, officially introducing Hilary Knight.
The Detroit Lions will wear their new "Rivalries" uniform against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8.
A woman is dead, and a man is injured, in the aftermath of a shooting involving the two in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, police said.
President Trump announced this week that the U.S. will impose a 50% import tax on several Canadian goods, including alcohol, dairy, hockey equipment, and paper and wood products. I
The city of Detroit is rolling out a five-point plan to bring thousands of rental properties up to code.