#update #writing #cats #caterday #happycaterday #detroitzoo #birthday #husband #books

The music in this documentary of the Detroit Zoo from 1973 is great! A gentle sort-of progressive rock. I'm gonna go to sleep great tonight! #detroitzoo @detroithistorical.bsky.social
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Kali is a 13 year old polar bear who was recently transferred to the Detroit Zoo from the Toledo Zoo (and the St Louis Zoo, prior to Toledo.) He was rescued by indigenous Alaskans when he was found orphaned and alone in 2013! Please be nice to him!!!

Ursus maritimus
Royal Oak, Oakland County Michigan.

At the Detroit Zoo.

📸 Google Pixel 8 Pro

Read the bear facts in the alt text!!

#photography #bears #polarbears #snow #animals #nature #zoos #lightroom #detroitzoo #royaloak #oakland #michigan

A fountain with two bears holding it up. Turtles stand vigilantly, guarding the comrades as they do their bear-y best!

Horace H. Rackham Memorial Fountain (b.1939)
Royal Oak, Oakland County Michigan.

At the Detroit Zoo.

📸 Google Pixel 8 Pro

#photography #statues #fountains #sculptures #figures #bears #skies #sky #clouds #zoos #lightroom #detroitzoo #royaloak #oakland #michigan

A bactrian camel is looking at you at the Detroit Zoo

Camelus bactrianus
Royal Oak, Oakland County Michigan.

At the Detroit Zoo.

📸 Google Pixel 8 Pro

#photography #camels #animals #nature #zoos #lightroom #detroitzoo #royaloak #oakland #michigan

The original aviary of the Detroit Zoo. Now it also holds an art gallery, butterfly house, and reptile house.

Ron Kagan Wildlife Interpretive Gallery (b.1928)
Royal Oak, Oakland County Michigan.

At the Detroit Zoo.

📸 Google Pixel 8 Pro

#photography #architecture #tudor #oldbuildings #zoos #lightroom #detroitzoo #royaloak #oakland #michigan

A jagged looking mid century modern building in the Detroit Zoological Park.

Polk Penguin Conservation Center (b.1968)
Royal Oak, Oakland County Michigan.

At the Detroit Zoo.

📸 Google Pixel 8 Pro

#photography #mono #monochrome #bnw #b&w #blackandwhite #architecture #midcentury #mcm #oldbuildings #zoos #lightroom #detroitzoo #royaloak #oakland #michigan

Our group all dressed up in Penguin protective gear.

The penguins, gentoos and rock hoppers enter the room.

A gentoo penguin taking a fish from my hand.

A macaroni interested in my camera strap.

Yesterday's adventure found us back at the Detroit Zoo, this time for a Penguin Mingle, where we were able to feed some penguins. This was a whole lotta fun.
#DetroitZoo #Penguins #Gentoos #Rockhoppers #Macaronis

My Strawberry Letter looking at a bear

@thebearfinessities.bsky.social
When They See A Bear!

Detroit Zoo (b.1928)
Royal Oak, Oakland County Michigan

📸 Google Pixel 8 Pro

#photography #portraits #nature #zoo #bears #polarbears #arctic #detroitzoo #royaloak #oakland #michigan

Tummy-rubs first. Maulings later.
#mammals #TheChristmaswolverine #wolverine #DetroitZoo #bigsmellyweasel

Lights of various colors, namely green and clear and a cement walkway reflecting the green light make up the foreground, sides and top of the photo. Gold, red, and white lights can be seen as a part of the tunnel in the distance. Two people in dark coats walk through the tunnel mid-photo.

Wild Lights at the #DetroitZoo

#WildLights is a fundraiser that helps support global conservation projects, animal care, and local sustainability efforts.

#ColorADay #GreenSat #EastCoastKin #holidays #streetphotography #photography #photographersofbluesky #Michigan

On Tuesday, I found myself once again at the Detroit Zoo's after hours Renaissance Circle/Wild Lights after hours event.

#DetroitZoo #RenassainceCircle #WildLights

The Detroit Zoo Water Tower c.1932. The front face, reading: "Royal Oak Detroit Zoological Park"

The Detroit Zoo Water Tower c.1985. The rear face, reading: "Detroit Zoological Park 1 Block ->"

The Detroit Zoo Water Tower c.1986. The front face, reading: "Coleman A. Young.Mayor; Detroit Zoo"

The Detroit Zoo Water Tower c.2023 The front face, reading: "Detroit Zoo" Decorated with a mural of different animal silhouettes in front of a sunset.

Detroit Zoo Water Tower (b.1928)
Royal Oak, Oakland County Michigan.

All of these images including #vintage #vintagephotography are from The Detroit News.

1. 1928 design
2. 1928 design (reverse)
3. 1986 design
4. 1998 design

#watertowers #historic #zoos #zoo #detroitzoo #royaloak #michigan

The current Detroit Zoo Water Tower mural.

Detroit Zoo Water Tower (b.1928)
Royal Oak, Oakland County Michigan.

#photography #infrastructure #zoos #zoo #detroitzoo #watertowers #lightroom #suburban #hues #nightphotography #royaloak #oakland #michigan

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Kalu enjoying the autumn weather at the Detroit Zoo.
#detroitzoo #lion

The Weekend! (07-Oct-25) - Our Geek This Week Hey, let’s take some PTO and enjoy a stress-reducing weekend away, shall we? Friday: Another late night of work on the weekend, but hey, I had

I took yesterday off, so we had a little extended weekend.

How was yours?

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#Elbow #DetroitZoo

I like to visit the #DetroitZoo

My second year attending the Walk to end Alzheimer’s in Michigan! It feels good getting those steps in for a greater purpose & with friends!
💜🔥🥰

#michigan #detroitzoo #walktoendalzheimers

The bear fountain at the Detroit Zoo. Probably the coolest spot to chill on a warm day.

#PureMichigan #Photography #Michigan #detroit #zoo #fountain #detroitzoo

#polarbear #detroitzoo #detroit #streetphotography #animals

Looking forward to hump day.
#photography #detroitzoo #camel #humpdayanticipation

This guy lives among the camels at the Detroit Zoo and he was getting more attention than the camels Lol
#detroit #detroitzoo

A snake is resting on a thin branch surrounded by a variety of greenery in its habitat.

A Bald Eagle sits looking off to the right, facing its back toward the viewer

A baby gorilla holds on to a thick rope, gazing at the viewer.

A Chuckwalla looks directly at the viewer, appearing as though it is smiling

Couple of photos I got at the zoo today!

#photography #DetroitZoo

Engineering Antarctica: The Unseen Tech Powering the World’s Largest Penguin Habitat Discover the Detroit Zoo's Polk Penguin Conservation Center, the world's largest, showcasing advanced engineering, biomimicry, and animal welfare.

From Michigan to the Antarctic: How Cutting-Edge Science Recreated a Penguin Paradise
#DetroitZoo #PenguinHabitat #EngineeringMarvel #Conservation #Biomimicry #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Let’s go to the zoo. It’s only 90 today 🙃 #detroitzoo #penguins

Visited the zoo the other day and met this tall dude.
#photography #giraffe #detroitzoo #AnimalEncounters #TallAndGraceful

The Detroit Zoo looking southeast from north of 10 Mile c.1930. The #map I've included is from 1925. Again, all labels were created by me :)

Urbanrest is a part of northeastern Ferndale.

Today, I696 runs depressed into the ground where 10 Mile once was.

#aerial #photography #vintage #detroitzoo

At #NationalTrailsBus, we’re WILD about providing safe, reliable, & comfortable transportation for groups of all sizes heading to the #DetroitZoo & beyond!

Whether you're organizing a #SchoolFieldTrip, #SummerCamp outing, or #FamilyReunion, we’ve got your #Transportation covered!

“Come here, my little friend. Don’t be afraid.”
#detroitzoo #amurtiger