Detroit Zoo's Wild Lights named one of the best in the US
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.
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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.
The Detroit Zoo is seeking help in naming a 1-year-old otter with donations. Anyone interested in participating can donate at least $5 to choose either Finn, Eli, Kai, Hurley or Misu.
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Two polar bear twins have been reunited after being separated at birth due to one having a medical emergency.
Officials say the 19-year-old male polar bear will return after successfully breeding two cubs with female polar bear Crystal at the Toledo Zoo.
Laerke, a two-year-old polar bear at the Detroit Zoo was caught on video playing in the snow!
Ron, a beloved trumpeter swan, has died. He spent 20 years at the Detroit Zoo after finding sanctuary there in 2002.
The annual "Wild Lights" returns to the Detroit Zoo and is available for viewing throughout the holiday season.
The Detroit Zoo is gearing up for another year of a bright holiday season.
The Detroit Zoo is hosting "Spooky Spirits," a Halloween-themed, after-hours event for adults.
Thanks to a collaboration between the Detroit Zoo and the Cincinnati Zoo, a king penguin chick hatched at the Detroit Zoo on Aug. 13.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
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Michigan Secretary of State staff is meeting with travelers to explain the Real ID law and how to update a ID card.
The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Detroit Lions in the annual Hall of Fame game as part of enshrinement week.
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A second arrest was made in an investigation into an alleged human trafficking ring operating in Farmington Hills.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
A Roseville man was in court Wednesday on charges resulting from a double shooting and a standoff in the city.
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Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
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Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
"We are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify the public as quickly as possible," Dr. Julie Kehdi said.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Three or more related cases of the measles is an outbreak, according to the CDC.
During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice is spotlighting what happens when advocacy turns into action.
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Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Knicks 100-94 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Gleyber Torres and Zach McKinstry each had three hits and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 for their fourth win in five games.
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Jury selection in the murder trial of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr continued Wednesday. Schurr is charged with second-degree murder in the April 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya.
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