Detroit Zoological Society

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is a non-profit organization that operates the Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Center. It is a globally recognized leader in animal welfare, conservation science, and environmental education, managing a diverse population of over 2,000 animals. The DZS houses the Center for Zoo Animal Welfare, which conducts research to improve the lives of animals in captivity and the wild. Additionally, the society is heavily involved in international species survival programs and field conservation projects, contributing significantly to the biological and veterinary sciences. Its facilities serve as a major hub for both public engagement and advanced zoological research.