The Detroit Zoo's Wild Lights event features over five million LED lights and special attractions from November 23 to January 5, including photos with Santa and a 4D Rudolph show.

John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids ends its season with record attendance of 800,000 visitors, bolstered by attractions like the Lantern Festival and conservation successes like the release of endangered butterflies.

The Detroit Zoo introduces a new sloth bear named Jagger, starts a fundraiser for enrichment items, and emphasizes conservation efforts for vulnerable species.