Detroit Zoo holding naming contest for first gorilla born in its 96-year history
The Detroit Zoo announced that its new baby gorilla is female and wants the public to help choose her name.
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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.
Four new gorillas, three female, and one male, now call the Detroit Zoo their home.
The Detroit Zoo announced the death of Humphrey, a Bactrian camel who has lived at the zoo for the last nine years.
In honor of the facility, the zoo is offering discounts and merchandise for special events.
Zoo officials say Chipua "Chip," Pendeka "Pende" and Kongo-Mbeli "Kongo," who are half-brothers, will be moving to another zoo this summer.
Buddy's created animal-friendly pies for the polar bears, grizzly bears and wolves to enjoy.
A 31-year-old chimpanzee, who was also born at the Detroit Zoo, had her first baby on Friday, May 26.
BRICKLIVE features more than 70 unique toy brick models comprised of more than two million bricks.
BRICKLIVE returns to the Detroit Zoo and features dozens of animals made of millions of bricks.
A Warren man will be sentenced on June 23 on charges relating to a hit-and-run crash that killed a 14-year-old boy.
A former Westland resident will serve 20 years in federal prison on charges relating to attempting to provide support to ISIS.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A learning management system used by schools and universities across the country, including in Michigan, was hit with a cyberattack.
Drivers in Metro Detroit and across the Midwest are finally seeing prices at the pump drop slightly, but experts say there's no reason to expect them to fall much further than we're used to.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
A Warren man will be sentenced on June 23 on charges relating to a hit-and-run crash that killed a 14-year-old boy.
A former Westland resident will serve 20 years in federal prison on charges relating to attempting to provide support to ISIS.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill on Thursday that would increase penalties on DTE Energy and other investor-owned utilities for seeking rate hikes within two years of violating the Clean Air Act.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Rock and Brews has opened in Royal Oak, Michigan, featuring live music, beverages and food inspired by a rock and roll theme.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The U.S. military said three warships came under "unprovoked attack" Thursday as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian forces launching missiles, drones and small assault boats. CBS News has this report.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals in its care that are available for adoption: Stuffed Crust the dog and Sage the cat.
A cyberattack targeted the Canvas academic app used by many schools and universities. Michigan gas prices are dropping slightly. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.