08/31/2026
Terri’s Live A Dream: A Return to the Detroit Zoo
Sometimes a dream isn’t about experiencing something new, it’s about returning to something that has always brought you joy.
For Terri Thomas, that special place is the Detroit Zoo. Terri has loved animals for as long as her family can remember. Years ago, she and her family visited the zoo multiple times a month. Rain or shine, being around the animals always made her happy. One look around Terri’s apartment today and you can still see just how much animals mean to her!
After many, many years away, Terri’s Live A Dream became a reality on an absolutely perfect day.
Accompanied by her son Tim, daughter Sandy, Life Enrichment Director Jenn, and CRCA Mya, Terri spent the day enjoying the animals, exploring the zoo, and reconnecting with cherished memories.
This beautiful day reminded us that Live A Dream is about knowing someone’s story and helping them reconnect with what brings their heart joy.
For Terri, the zoo wasn’t just a destination, it was part of her story.
Dream fulfilled. Memories revisited. New memories made.