Arctic Vortex? Arctic Ring of Life at the Detroit Zoo

Since we are experiencing an Arctic Vortex I thought I'd post a few pictures that I took when #Gadflyin at the Detroit Zoo.  One of the best habitats at the Detroit Zoo is the Arctic Ring of Life where you can see Arctic Foxes, Seals and of course Polar Bears. No animal pictures today, I want you to enjoy the other features of the Arctic Ring of Life.

Arctic Ring of Life Detroit Zoo

 Beautiful tile work as you enter the Frederick and Barbara Erb Polar Passage

Arctic Ring of Life Detroit Zoo

Arctic Ring of Life Detroit Zoo

Kids of all ages enjoy touching the 'ice wall' as they exit the Polar Passage.  Well, maybe not this week :^)

Arctic Ring of Life Detroit Zoo

If you enter the Exploration Station after exiting the Polar Passage and there is a Docent there then you will get to see some Polar Bear Bio facts like this Polar Bear skull.

Preview of Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

Last night I worked a volunteer shift at Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo - AWESOME!  I was lucky that I got to see some of what there is to see at this event before and after my shift.  I'll be volunteering again, but will also go one night so I can thoroughly enjoy this magnificent event and take more pictures to share with you.  Here is a little preview of what I saw.

I worked in the Otter House.

Otter House Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

They had carolers, who were very good.

Carolers at Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

Lego exhibit in the Ford Education Center by the Michigan Lego Users Group.

Lego exhibit at Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

Of course there were LOTS of lights.

Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

Needless to say the lights were probably the 'star' of the show.

Love the Lego made iconic Detroit Zoo water tower.

Lego Detroit Zoo water tower

 If you get the chance get out to the Detroit Zoo and see this awesome event up close  http://www.detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights

Zoo Booing at the Detroit Zoo

Zoo Boo at The Detroit Zoo

 The Detroit Zoo is all decked out with Halloween decorations and The Gadfly Investigations Newspaper  headed on over to get some pictures.  If you have children they will enjoy the decorations, but you should also think about taking them to Zoo Boo tonight or tomorrow.  Today I am going to concentrate on Zoo Boo a safe, fun event for families to enjoy.  
There will be GHOULY GAMES to play:

Detroit Zoo - Zoo Boo Ghouly Games

You don't want to miss the Zombie Zone (sure to be our PI Sam's favorite).

Detroit Zoo - Zoo Boo Zombie Zone

The Zoo Boo Review is always very popular.

Detroit Zoo - Zoo Boo Review

And PLEASE don't forget to pick up some cider and donuts, sold by the Detroit Zoo's outstanding zookeepers.

 

Detroit Zoo - Zoo Boo Cider and Donuts for AAZK

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Otterly Awesome

Another great , fun time at the Detroit Zoo.  Here are the River Otters who are OTTERLY AWESOME.  Michael Phelps eat your heart out.  These swimming phenoms can stay under water for up to 8 minutes.  Their fur is very dense and also very soft.  The zoo has 3 Otters, 2 females and 1 male.  When you visit the zoo be sure to stop by The Otter house and if you are lucky they will be swimming and playing.  I will say that they are most active from dusk to dawn, so if you are at an evening zoo event that is the best time to see them.  However; they do play and swim during the day also, just not as continuous.

Otters at the Detroit Zoo

Otter at the Detroit Zoo