The  mission of the Detroit Zoological Society is to... 

Demonstrate leadership in wildlife conservation and animal welfare.
     Provide a broad audience with outstanding and unique educational opportunities that 
lead to the appreciation and stewardship of nature.
     Inspire our community with engaging, meaningful, and memorable experiences.
     Provide innovative zoological facilities that contribute to the region's economic vitality.     
     Demonstrate organizational excellence consistent with a commitment to 
outstanding service and  progressive resource mangement. 

  
       Our goal  as zookeepers, volunteers, students, and affiliates is to preserve this mission.
        
    Our chapter strives to promote professionalism in zookeeping and in animal care. 

We work to provide zookeepers and other affiliate members with opportunities for continuing education and conservation

both at home (ex situ) and around the world (in situ).

We are committed to enriching the lives of our animals and others in captivity, as well as those they represent in the wild.

It is crucial that our members have every opportunity to uphold, share, and advance in that commitment.

In partnership with our parent organizations, the Detroit Zoological Society and the American Association of Zookepers, Inc.,

we are committed to leading the way in conservation as

frontline defenders of all animals, large or small, domestic or exotic, all around the world.

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The "Objects and Purposes" of the Amercian Association of Zookeepers Detroit Chapter and our Organizational structure are furthur specified in our Chapter Constitution.
Please link to our "Documents" page for a complete copy