Zoo Passes
Zoo passes can be used at Boo at the Zoo and Wonderland of Lights events.
A limited number of zoo family passes will be provided to each community partner location. The passes can be “checked out” for a short time (one week) to visit the zoo with no admission or parking charge, then returned to the community partner location so another family can enjoy the zoo! Contact one of our community partners below to inquire about zoo pass availability. Not valid for education programs or adult only events.
Zoo passes cannot be used at other zoos and are only valid at Potter Park Zoo. If you would like to buy a zoo MEMBERSHIP please click here.
Learn where to find a pass from the list of Community Partners below.
Visit our ZIYN Pass FAQ for more info on visiting the zoo with a zoo pass.
Zoo in Your Neighborhood Programming
In 2019, “Zoo in Your Neighborhood” was nationally recognized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) by winning top honors for the Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award. Learn more about winning this prestigious award by reading our blog: https://potterparkzoo.org/potter-park-zoo-wins-national-diversity-award/
Upcoming Zoo in Your Neighborhood Programs
Please find the location of the following programs on the side bar (computer) or at the end of this page (on mobile).
General Presentations are 45 minute presentations about the topic that is listed. All ages. No live animals are at the program.
Wild Tales – Join us for 45 minutes of story time and education! All ages. No live animals are at the program.
May 14, 2025 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
General Presentation – Fur, Feathers and Scales
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Leslie
Address: 201 Pennsylvania Street, Leslie, MI 49251
Phone: 517-589-9400
May 17, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wild Tales – Scales and Slime
Location: Eaton Rapids Area District Library
Address: 220 S Main St Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Phone: 517-663-0950
May 19, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Wild Tales – In My Neighborhood
Location: Elsie Public Library
Address: 145 W Main St BOX 545, Elsie, MI 48831
Phone: 989 – 862 – 4633
June 11, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
General Presentation – Fur, Feathers and Scales
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Williamston
Address: 3845 Vanneter Rd #1 Williamston, MI 48895
Phone: 517-655-1191
June 13, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wild Tales – Scales and Slime
Location: Dorothy Hull Library (Dimondale)
Address: 405 W Jefferson St, Dimondale, MI 48821
Phone: 517 – 646 – 0633
June 16, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
General Presentation – Fur, Feathers and Scales
Capital Area District Libraries – Okemos
Address: 4321 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
Phone: 517-347-2021
June 17, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
General Presentation – Water Lesson
Location: Grand Ledge Area District Library
Address: 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
517 – 627 – 7014
June 18, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
General Presentation – Food Web Lesson
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Stockbridge
Address: 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge, MI 49285
Phone: 517 – 851 – 7810
June 21, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wild Tales – Lions, Tigers and Bears
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Foster
Address: 200 N Foster Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: 517 – 485 – 5185
June 23, 2025 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
General Presentation – Water Lesson
Location: Briggs District Library
Address: 108 E Railroad St, St. Johns, MI 48879
Phone: 989 – 224 – 4702
June 24, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
General Presentation – Water Lesson
Location: Potterville-Benton Township District Library
Address: 150 Library Ln, Potterville, MI 48876
Phone: 517 – 645 – 2989
July 2, 2025 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
General Presentation – Food Web Lesson
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Holt-Delhi
Address: 2078 N Aurelius Rd, Holt, MI 48842
Phone: 517 – 694 – 9351
July 10, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
General Presentation – Water Lesson
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Dansville
Address: 1379 Mason St, Dansville, MI 48819
Phone: 517 – 623 – 6511
July 12, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wild Tales – Lions, Tigers and Bears
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – South Lansing
Address: 3500 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48910
Phone: 517 – 272 – 9840
July 15, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
General Presentation – Fur, Feathers and Scales
Location: Dewitt District Library
Address: 13101 Schavey Rd #9008, Dewitt, MI 48820
Phone: 517 – 669 – 3156
July 16, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
General Presentation – Water Lesson
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Aurelius
Address: 1939 S Aurelius Rd, Mason, MI 48854
Phone: 517 – 928 – 3743
July 17, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
General Presentation – Food Web Lesson
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Webberville
Address: 115 S. Main Street, Webberville, MI 48892
Phone: 517 – 521 – 3643
July 22, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wild Tales – Scales and Slime
Location: Charlotte Community Library
Address: Not at the library – event is at Oak Park in Charlotte unless there is inclement weather than it is at the library.
Phone: 517 – 543 – 8859
July 28, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
General Presentation – Fur, Feathers and Scales
Location: Delta Township Library
Address: 5130 Davenport Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 517 – 321 – 4014
August 2, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wild Tales – Scales and Slime
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Downtown Lansing
Address: 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517 – 367 – 6363
September 23, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
General Presentation – Water Lesson
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Haslett
Address: 1590 Franklin St, Haslett, MI 48840
Phone: 517 – 339 – 2324
