DWIHN Continues Partnership with Detroit Zoological Society Highlighting Mental Health
Discounted Admission offered During Mental Health Awareness Month
DETROIT, MI – May 6, 2025 - The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) is continuing its Spring partnership with the Detroit Zoological Society for the second year in a row to help shed light on mental health.
On select Saturdays in May families can enjoy a discounted price of $20 when purchasing tickets through a special portal on the DWIHN website or QR code.
“We’re excited to once again partner with the Detroit Zoological Society to reach families and educate the community about our vital programs and services in such a wonderful space,” said James E. White, DWIHN President and CEO.
In addition to the discounted admission, DWIHN will also have a resource tent available for visitors to learn more about the network and provide access to mental health services for children, youth and adults, including autism services, and substance use disorder services.
DWIHN outreach teams will be at the Detroit Zoo entrance area for May 10th and 17th from 10 am to 2 pm with information and promo items for visitors.
“The Detroit Zoological Society expresses gratitude for collaborating with the DWIHN during Mental Health Awareness Month,” said Dr. D’Andrea Matthews, DZS Vice President of Diversity and Community Engagement. “Together, we aim to create meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive.” added Matthews.
To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit our website at www.dwihn.org and click on the Detroit Zoo banner on the homepage.
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The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) is the largest Community Mental Health system offering integrated health care in Michigan. Through programs and services that utilize promising best practices we promote a community that is supportive and embraces people with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use disorder. We offer help with Infant Mental Health, Supportive Housing, and Recovery to support self-determination and improve the health, safety and quality of life for nearly 123,000 people and their families. For more information, download the myDWIHN mobile app, www.dwihn.org or contact our 24/7 Access Helpline, 800-241-4949.
The Detroit Zoological Society – a renowned leader in humane education, wildlife conservation, animal welfare and environmental sustainability – operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center. One of Michigan’s largest paid family attractions, the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak hosts more than 1.3 million visitors annually. Its 125 acres of award-winning naturalistic habitats are home to more than 2,000 animals representing 232 species. The Belle Isle Nature Center sits on a 5-acre site on Belle Isle State Park in Detroit. For hours, prices, directions and other information, call (248) 541-5717 or visit detroitzoo.org.