This is week one of our MLC Summer of Fun Program!
Meet the incredible creatures we share the earth with, from birds you’d see in your backyard, to animals on a farm, to rare creatures around the world.
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Find This Week’s Lessons
In early March 2020, some Metropark interpreters presented hatching programs to several elementary schools in Southeastern Michigan.
In this episode of Animal Welfare Tales, we share the stories of Buster and Trio, two thoroughbred horses who were rescued from the horse racing industry and found sanctuary at the Detroit Zoo.
Have you ever wondered why mosquitoes always seem to be buzzing in our ears? Join David, educator and storyteller for the Detroit Zoological Society, as he tells the story of the mosquito.
Why do giraffes stand so tall? Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of "When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks" through visual storytelling.
Janellyn gets a bird’s eye view of ornithology from expert Pam Rasmussen! Ornithologist Pam Rasmussen explains the science behind the study of birds. Pam and Janellyn spend the day bird watching using all different kinds of equipment including binoculars, cameras, and listening devices! Janellyn also gets a tour of bird exhibits at the Michigan State University Museum.
Zookeeper Annie Marcum shows investigator Genesis the nutritional science involved in the care of carnivores! From lions to tigers to otters, oh my, Genesis helps Annie with her daily dinner duties at Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo!
