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Detroit Zoo Swears in Young Michigan Boy as Mayor of Amphibville
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An 11 year old Oxford, Michigan boy was sworn in this past weekend as the new Mayor of Amphibiville at the Detroit Zoo. Blake Myers, was sworn in as Mayor of Amphibiville on Saturday for a two-year term. Myers was selected from a slew of candidates, ages 7-12, who submitted essays telling the Detroit Zoological Society all about what they can do to help amphibians.
Photo: Detroit Zoo
Blake s essay stood out with his plan to create a monthly newsletter called
The Amazing Amphibians, and organize a 5K race benefitting the NACC and educate others on how to preserve habitats while also creating new ones. In honor of his new position there will be a plaque bearing Blake’s name and photo displayed in the NACC during his entire term. He also received a plush frog and one-year family membership to the Detroit Zoo.
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