Polar bear Haley is moving to Detroit Zoo from Tennessee
A female polar bear will be transferred to the Detroit Zoo as part of a species breeding recommendation.
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A female polar bear will be transferred to the Detroit Zoo as part of a species breeding recommendation.
The baby penguin is just 6 months old and the same weight as an average toddler.
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.
The health director of Wayne County will leave his county responsibilities Thursday.
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
Barrett posted on X Wednesday morning that he plans to call for the release of Paul and Christy Akeo.
The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, says he's not a criminal and she's "scared for his life."
Southeast Michigan residents are in the path of what could be the second round of severe weather this week.
Southeast Michigan residents are in the path of what could be the second round of severe weather this week.
State Senator Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak declares candidacy for 2026 U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
Southeast Michigan might see another round of severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Barrett posted on X Wednesday morning that he plans to call for the release of Paul and Christy Akeo.
The health director of Wayne County will leave his county responsibilities Thursday.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce.
About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan.
The Trump administration has imposed a 24% tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China.
Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of "Cosi fan tutte" to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Four North American river otter pups have made their debut at Toledo Zoo in northwest Ohio.
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, says he's not a criminal and she's "scared for his life."
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
The health director of Wayne County will leave his county responsibilities Thursday.
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
American Kaila Kuhn has become the first competitor to win two aerials gold medals in a single edition of the world freestyle and snowboard championships.
Julius Randle had 26 points and eight rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 123-104 on Sunday night in a game that was interrupted by a second-quarter fight.
Twenty-five years after his lone national title, Tom Izzo has come up short of No. 2.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
Stricter rules in Michigan involving how young children are seated – and where they sit – in a passenger vehicle take effect April 2. The Michigan legislature approved the law last year, aligning state law with federal recommendations. A noticeable change involves where children aged 8 to 11 can sit, as they will now need to sit in the rear seating area rather than in a front passenger seat.
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow has declared her candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate race as a Democrat.
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker delivered a 25-hour marathon speech on the Senate floor. The record-breaking speech began Monday evening and wrapped up Tuesday night.
President Trump is expected to announce plans on Wednesday for reciprocal tariffs.
Farmington Hills police pulled eight people to safety after a house fire. A gas leak has been cited as the cause of an apartment fire in Detroit. Threat of severe weather tonight.