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Beloved Detroit Zoo Gray Wolf, Kaska, Compassionately Euthanized

Zoo officials said Kaska suffered from long-standing arthritis and other joint problems that led to an overall health decline.

Detroit Zoo’s Newest Baby Gorilla Has a Name

The baby is now the sixth gorilla to make the Detroit Zoo her home.

Detroit Zoo Euthanizes Young Injured Giraffe

Zoo officials said the giraffe was hurt during an interaction with other giraffes in the outdoor habitat.

Beloved 18-Year-Old Camel Dies At Detroit Zoo

Officials said she was compassionately euthanized after experiencing increasing discomfort and mobility challenges from osteoarthritis.

3 Penguin Chicks Hatch At Detroit Zoo

Zoo officials said one gentoo and two macaronis hatched.

Beloved Chimpanzee 'Compassionately Euthanized' At Detroit Zoo

Abby, a 42-year-old chimpanzee, was compassionately euthanized this week after 38 years at the Detroit Zoo, officials said.

New Giraffe Joins The Detroit Zoo

Nguvu comes from the Hogle Zoo in Utah and will join the rest of the giraffe herd at the Detroit Zoo, officials said.

3 River Otter Pups Born At Detroit Zoo

Officials said the pups need time to grow before making their public debut, which they believe will be sometime this summer.

2-Year-Old Amur Tiger Joins Detroit Zoo

A 2-year-old Amur tiger has joined the Devereaux Tiger Forest habitat at the Detroit Zoo, officials said Tuesday.

OCHN Releases Community Voice Survey

OCHN Releases Community Voice Survey

Dip It for Kids at Dairy Queen March 19

A fundraiser during Free Cone Day to support the programs of Corewell Health Children’s

Giraffe Calf Dies After Suffering Severe Injury At Detroit Zoo

A giraffe calf died after suffering a severe injury at the Detroit Zoo earlier this week, according to zoo officials.

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Royal Oak? Tell Us About It!

Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Royal Oak.

Royal Oak Bookstore Closes Friday To Protest ICE

A Royal Oak bookstore shut its doors Friday as part of a nationwide protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement​.

Detroit Zoo Welcomes New 13-year-old Polar Bear Named Kali

Kali joins the Detroit Zoo in a swap with the Toledo Zoo, officials said.

Detroit Zoo, Belle Isle Nature Center​ To Close Amid Extreme Cold

Temperatures will fall below zero both days with wind chills dropping to as low as -25 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

3 Healthy African Lion Cubs Born At Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoo is celebrating the birth of three new African lion cubs.

Beloved Camel Dies At Detroit Zoo

Tula, a 6-year-old Bactrian camel who lived her entire life at the Detroit Zoo​.

Detroit Zoo Welcomes New Healthy Baby Giraffe

The zoo will announce the name in the future.

Popular Metro Detroit Winter Festival Ends After 20 Years

While the standalone event is ending, the festival's popular attractions will continue.

Baby Chimpanzee Born At Detroit Zoo Now Has A Name

A baby chimpanzee​, who was born at the zoo on the Fourth of July, now has a name.

New Beer Garden Coming To Detroit Zoo

A new beer garden is coming to the Detroit Zoo this month.

Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day on July 31

Proceeds benefit Corewell Health Children’s

Detroit Zoo Welcomes New Baby Chimpanzee

Nyani, a 34-year-old chimpanzee, gave birth to her first baby, a healthy girl, on July 4, zoo officials said.

This Restaurant’s Breakfast Sandwich Ranked As Best In MI

This popular metro Detroit restaurant has the best breakfast sandwich in Michigan, according to a food website.

Royal Oak Musician Loses $10K Worth Of Rare Gear

A Royal Oak musician needs help finding nearly $10,000 worth of gear that he believes was either lost or stolen.

Detroit Zoo Mours Death Of Beloved Camel, Rusty

Zoo officials said Rusty was a visitor favorite.

Detroit Zoo Welcomes Haley, A 22-Year-Old Polar Bear

Officials recommended her move to help ensure a healthy, genetically diverse population of polar bears in human care.​​

Detroit Zoo Collecting Old Cell Phones To Help Protect Wild Gorillas

The zoo is working with SAFE, which is an organization dedicated to saving animals from extinction.

Oakland Co. Woman Wins $4M On Scratch-Off Ticket: MI Lottery

An Oakland County woman won $4 million on a scratch-off ticket that was given to her by her father "just because," officials said.

Detroit Zoo Welcomes New African Lion

The newest addition comes two months after a beloved lion was moved to another zoo, officials said.

Santa Hustle Brings Holiday Cheer to Stony Creek Metropark

The event is THIS Saturday, December 14. Event proceeds will benefit charity partner, Metroparks Foundation – Metroparks and Me initiative.

Royal Oak's Holiday Market Sold To Metro Detroit Grocers

A new family will take over ownership after 70 years.

Innovative Joint Pain Relief: Discover the Benefits of iovera°

Osteoarthritis (OA),​ is a degenerative disease that damages the joints and surrounding tissues