The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is hosting free activities at the Detroit Zoo's award-winning Arctic Ring of Life to celebrate International Polar Bear Day and raise awareness of the conservation concerns facing this iconic species.
Two events - one on Sunday, Feb. 26, and another on Monday, Feb. 27 - will include zookeeper talks, educational activities and photo opportunities with the Zoo's polar bear mascot from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Nuka and Talini - 12-year-old polar bears that reside in the 4-acre Arctic Ring of Life - will receive special treats in their habitat at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Animal care staff will be stationed in the Nunavut Gallery to share information about the personalities and behaviors of this breeding pair.
Conservation stations will allow visitors to witness the decrease in ice cover in the Arctic over the last several decades, analyze aerial photography to understand declining polar bear populations, and weigh puppets to comprehend the drop in average weight of these animals over the years.
The first 125 attendees at each of the International Polar Bear Day events will receive a free magnet with green tips to help lighten one's carbon footprint.
For more on the Detroit Zoo, including local, hours of operation and ticket prices, visit https://detroitzoo.org/
