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. The Detroit Zoo will host an interactive event in the penguin house and show how wildlife biologists and zookeepers work to conserve habitats and species.
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Don’t have a printer? MLC will be distributing activity books for this week on June 23 at Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road; Waterford, MI 48328
Events

Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew
Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am

Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo
Online Event on June 24 at 10am
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