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? Zoo docents are the friendly, fun-loving and knowledgeable men and women volunteers who conduct the various educational programs at the zoo and in the community. […]
Potter Park Zoo has gone through an incredible transformation in 2017 and we have our generous donors, guests, members and other supporters to thank. Here are a few of our 2017 accomplishments: The addition of anteater, barred owl, binturong, eagle owls, and kangaroos to the animals guests can see and learn about at Potter Park […]
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 municipal water. Largely due to this misconception, America is the world’s largest consumer of bottled water. The recycling rate in America is only 23%, so […]
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 know that lemurs and many other species from Madagascar are on the verge of extinction? Lemurs are only found on the island of Madagascar off […]
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 range from plush toys to a behind the scenes experience with the big cats at the zoo! Gifts That Keep on Giving Potter Park Zoo […]