1.2M views · 10K reactions | National Bison Day fun fact! Bison can run 30 to 45 miles per hour for up to 5 miles – that’s faster than a racehorse! Come to the Detroit Zoo today to learn more about these amazing animals through educational activities and habitat chats.  Patti Truesdell. | Detroit Zoo | Facebook

871K views · 10K reactions | Meeting the troop! When there is a new baby in the family, everyone wants to say hello. Plan your visit to the Detroit Zoo for your chance to see Tanya's new bundle of joy!  Patti Treusdell. | Detroit Zoo | Facebook

117K views · 4.6K reactions | Embrace National Hugging Day the gorilla way! 珞 Bandia and Motema are never apart – baby gorillas stay in their mother's arms for the first 3 or 4 months and then will experiment with riding on their backs. This means Bandia is always on mom-duty whether she is eating, sleeping or on the move. Visit the Detroit Zoo today for your chance to see this sweet pair. ❤️  Patti Truesdell. | Detroit Zoo | Facebook

The @detroitzoo released new video of the baby gorilla born earlier this month! The baby girl was the first gorilla born in the zoo’s 96-year history! Now, the zoo is hosting a naming contest among five different names. Beginning Monday, Aug. 26 – zoo lovers can cast their vote on the Detroit Zoo website for their favorite name. The names are: Usala – This name comes from the conservation corridor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It also means “forest” in Kikumu language. Amateka — This

Make Wild Lights your holiday tradition! The Detroit Zoo lights up the night with more than five million LED lights on trees, buildings and animal sculptures throughout the front of the Zoo for this spectacular holiday light display. Learn more and purchase tickets: detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-events/wild-lights/ #DetroitZoo #WildLights | Detroit Zoo

Have a ball this weekend at Wild Lights! The Detroit Zoo lights up the night with more than five million LED lights on trees, buildings and animal sculptures throughout the front of the Zoo for this spectacular holiday light display. Learn more and purchase tickets: detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-events/wild-lights/ #DetroitZoo #WildLights | Detroit Zoo

Make Wild Lights your holiday tradition. Experience the magic of the Detroit Zoo in winter and enjoy the lights and sights and holiday entertainment (including Rudolph in 4-D!) on select nights through January 5. Learn more and purchase tickets: detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-events/wild-lights/ | Detroit Zoo