Belle Isle would secede, essentially, becoming a commonwealth and protectorate within swimming distance of the United States. Once so established, the wealthy would live there free of taxation, their ...

Belle Isle Zoo is set to be demolished. The area has been closed down since 2002. The 18-acre site will have nature trails with much of the big oaks and mature trees saved. DETROIT (FOX 2) - The ...

Demolition has begun at the former Safariland zoo structures on Belle Isle as part of a redevelopment and update for the island on the Detroit River. "There's been a long history of zoos in the park.

Crews are finally demolishing the Belle Isle Zoo after sitting abandoned for decades. A natural habitat will replace the old structures, the DNR said. (FOX 2) - After years of sitting vacant, crews ...

The former Belle Isle Zoo structures are being demolished due to safety concerns. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will restore most of the area to a natural space with trails. A new ...

Detroit — The end of the road has arrived for the Belle Isle Zoo. Demolition crews worked Tuesday and Wednesday to tear down the long-abandoned zoo, which has sat idle for more than 20 years. Work ...

BELLE ISLE (WXYZ) — Demolition crews have begun tearing down the abandoned Belle Isle Zoo, a Detroit landmark that closed in 2002 due to budget cuts and has been ...