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.
Upcoming Programs in Your Neighborhood:
July 2024
July 11, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Wild Tales – Lions, Tigers, and Bears
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Dansville
Address: 1360 Mason St, Dansville, MI 48819
Phone: 517 – 623 – 6511
July 16, 2024 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wild Tales – In My Neighborhood
Location: Charlotte Community Library
Address: 226 Bostwick St S, Charlotte, MI 48813
Phone: 517 – 543 – 8859
July 17, 2024 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
General Presentation – Fur, Feathers, Scales
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Aurelius
Address: 1939 S Aurelius Rd, Mason, MI 48854
Phone: 517 – 928 – 3743
July 22, 2024 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
General Presentation – Water Lesson
Location: Delta Township Library
Address: 5130 Davenport Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 517 – 321 – 4014
July 24, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
General Presentation – Fur, Feathers, Scales
Location: Dorothy Hull Library (Dimondale)
Address: 405 W Jefferson St, Dimondale, MI 48821
Phone: 517 – 646 – 0633
July 25, 2024 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
General Presentation – Water Lesson
Location: Dewitt District Library
Address: 13101 Schavey Rd #9008, Dewitt, MI 48820
Phone: 517 – 669 – 3156
July 29, 2024 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wild Tales – Scales and Slime
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Downtown Lansing
Address: 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517 – 367 – 6363
July 30, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 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
August 2024
August 13, 2024 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
General – Food Web Lesson
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Haslett
Address: 1590 Franklin St, Haslett, MI 48840
Phone: 517 – 339 – 2324
August 15, 2024 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wild Tales – In My Neighborhood
Location: Bath Township Public Library
Address: 14033 Webster Rd, Bath Twp, MI 48808
Phone: 517 – 641 – 7111
September 2024
September 19, 2024 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Wild Tales – Scales and Slime
Location: Capital Area District Libraries – Holt-Delhi
Address: 2078 N Aurelius Rd, Holt, MI 48842
Phone: 517 – 694 – 9351