Potter Park Zoo Looking for Docent Applicants
Become A Docent at Potter Park Zoo What Is A Docent? “Docent” is the term many zoos and museums use to describe volunteer educators and interpreters. What Do Docents Do? […]
Year: 2017
So, what’s the problem with disposable plastic water bottles?
By Andrea, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society Many are under the impression that bottled water is cleaner and safer than tap water; however, most bottled water is simply purified […]
Many Madagascar Species Near Extinction
By Kasha Carrasquillo, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society When you think about conservation and endangered species, what animals do you usually think of? Rhinos, polar bears, and pandas? Did you […]
Gift Guide for the Animal Lover
It’s not always easy to find that perfect gift for the animal lover in your life. We’ve compiled the ultimate Potter Park Zoo gift guide with tons of options that […]
Potter Park Zoo Introduces Exciting New “Zoo in Your Neighborhood” Program
Potter Park Zoo is excited to announce a new program that’s bringing the zoo into communities in the greater Lansing area! “Zoo in Your Neighborhood is a new program designed […]
Black Rhino Introductions at Potter Park Zoo
Guests at Potter Park Zoo may notice a few differences near the black rhino exhibit this week as the animal care team is working on a very unique project. The […]
Wish List: Help the Zoo Put on Spectacular Events!
It’s that time of year! We can’t wait for our visitors to experience the fun of Boo at the Zoo and be mesmerized by Wonderland of Lights. Can you believe […]
Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Giant Anteater
Potter Park Zoo is pleased to announce a new resident. Wayne, a male giant anteater, came to Lansing from San Francisco Zoo in California and is now on exhibit. “The […]
Potter Park Zoo Earns Prestigious AZA Accreditation
Lansing, Michigan – The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) announced that the Potter Park Zoo was once again accredited by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Potter Park Zoo has been […]
We Have Straws!
By Mariah Faszczewski, Potter Park Zoological Society, Education Intern For many years our guests have expressed a desire to have drinking straws in the zoo. Potter Park Zoo now offers […]
