Watch zoo animals dive into the Halloween spirit with a pumpkin smashing! | Detroit Free Press

29K views · 323 reactions | Looking for a pick-me-up this morning? Watch these Detroit Zoo animals play with pumpkins! | Detroit Free Press | Facebook

Happy World Rhino Day! 🦏 Today, we’re celebrating Tamba and Jasiri, the two southern white rhinos who call the Detroit Zoo home. Southern white rhinos are the second-largest land mammals, weighing up to 5,000 pounds — but despite their size, they can run up to 30 mph! They have poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell and hearing, which helps them navigate their surroundings. Sadly, all five rhino species are threatened by poaching and habitat loss. Days like today remind us how important

Zoo Boo IS BACK at @detroitzoo with SPOOKTACULAR FUN for the whole family! 🎃 The Detroit Zoo has brought back its annual merry-not-scary event — and it’s better than ever. Bring your reusable bag and enjoy trick-or-treating and family-friendly entertainment at every turn! ⬇️ This year’s entertainment includes: 🍭Treat stations throughout the front half of the Zoo ✨Illuminated décor 🤹Live strolling performers, jugglers & magicians 🦹Character meet-and-greets 🧩Hands-on learning stations 🎨Hallo

Detroit’s brightest tradition is BACK with select dates from Nov. 22 - Jan. 4! Here’s what awaits you at Wild Lights, presented by Michigan First Credit Union... ✨ Feast your eyes on 500 animal- and nature-inspired light displays, including a NEW Enchanted Rainforest Trail 🔥 Warm your hands by the fire pit, sip hot cocoa and snack as you stroll 🎶 Pop-up performances and music throughout the trail 📷 Enjoy interactive elements and photo ops to capture lifetime memories. Bring the people you lov

Sunset at the Zoo is back! The Detroit Zoological Society’s Sunset at the Zoo fundraiser will be held Friday, August 27 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The “Future is Bright”-themed 21-and-older gala features food, drinks, live entertainment and an auction with “zoonique” prizes. Limited tickets available: https://detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-events/ | Detroit Zoo