The Wayne County Zoological Authority approved minutes, authorized a $5,000 contract with Lewis and Mundy to pursue state small-business taxpayer-exemption funds and adopted an amended FY2026 budget to cover the legal fee. Detroit Zoo leaders updated the board on attendance, a baby boom, community programs and a new 7-acre Fred and Barbara Herb Discovery Trails; a public commenter asked the county to promote Viewfest outreach to Wayne County families.