How are you spending your spring break? Staying in town? Great! Come visit us at the zoo, or attend a zoo program close to you! Spring break is the perfect time to check out Zoo in Your Neighborhood. This new program is designed to reach out to more members of our community with free outreach […]
Do you love the zoo? Are you a teen looking for something to do this summer? Then the Zoo Teen program at Potter Park Zoo might be just what you are looking for! Zoo Teens is a summer volunteer opportunity for teens ages 14-18. There are two different programs; Teen Volunteers and Junior Zookeepers. Zoo […]
We’ve just learned that both North American river otter pups have opened their eyes! Since our last update, the pups have continued to gain weight and now weigh over 1 kg. Their movements have matured immensely in the past few weeks and you’ll be wowed with how much bigger they are! The pups still have […]
The otter pups recently had their second veterinary exam. You won’t believe how big they’ve gotten in the past 6 weeks! Watch the video below:
There are a few new faces in the Potter Park Zoo Barnyard! Three Suri alpaca now call the zoo home and the zoo staff have already grown attached to these adorable even-toed ungulates. Alpaca are members of the camelid family and are related to camels, llama and vicuna. These alpacas may look a little different […]
Birth Watch the birth and labor of Potter Park Zoo’s second successful litter of North American river otter pups! On the pup’s second day of life, Dr. Nofs performed their first neonatal wellness exam. This quick physical exam is necessary as it allows veterinary staff and keepers to check for any abnormalities or injuries and […]