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

46K views · 881 reactions | Buddy's Pizza will open inside the Detroit Zoo tomorrow with a unique restaurant. To celebrate, some animals even ate special pizzas! Check it out. | WXYZ-TV Channel 7 | Facebook

5 Reasons to Visit DETROIT ZOO this Fall! 🙌 Check out the NEW Fall Festivities, Attractions, and Events happening at Detroit Zoo! 🚒 Tons of Trucks: Saturday, Sept 14 (10am – 2pm) – Your favorite TRUCKS are rolling into the Zoo for a touch-a-truck event (with Paw Patrol too)! 🎃 NEW Jack O’ Lantern Journey: Oct 5, 6, 25-27 – Venture through the BRAND-NEW Jack O’ Lantern Journey, with enchanting, illuminated pumpkin displays. 🍸Spooky Spirits: Oct 4 (6pm to 10pm) – Enjoy ghoulish libations & spo

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