Detroit Zoological Society
Cause Area
- Animals
- Arts & Culture
- Education & Literacy
- Environment
Location
8450 W. Ten Mile Rd.Royal Oak, MI 48067 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Detroit Zoological Society's Volunteer Services department is to provide a dedicated, trained volunteer corps of people who bring unique skills, love of nature and concern for the environment. Through meaningful educational activities, dialog and special events, the volunteers help advocate the Zoological Society's mission: "Celebrating and Saving Wildlife."
Description
The Detroit Zoological Society is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, the Detroit Zoo is located at the intersection of 10 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, just off I-696, in Royal Oak, Michigan. The Detroit Zoo is open daily, 362 days of the year (closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas). For more information, call (248) 541-5717 or visit www.detroitzoo.org.