Potter Park Zoo Welcomes a Ring-Tailed Lemur Baby
Potter Park Zoo’s ring-tailed lemurs gave birth to a healthy baby Monday, June 20, 2022. This was the first birth for this species at the zoo since July 4, 1988. […]
Author: Amy Morris-Hall
Potter Park Zoo sends 1,800 tadpoles to Puerto Rico
The Potter Park Zoo team shipped 1,800 Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles to Puerto Rico last week. These tadpoles were released in the wild as part of the Puerto Rican […]
Become a Citizen Scientist: 2021 FrogWatch Training Sessions at Potter Park Zoo
Amphibians are some of the most threatened animals on the planet and the anurans (frogs and toads) represent roughly 90 percent of all amphibian species. They serve an important role […]
Three Otter Pups Born to Nkeke and Miles at Potter Park Zoo
North American river otter Nkeke gave birth to three pups Wednesday, Feb. 3 – almost a year after her last litter. “This is Miles and Nkeke’s third litter of pups, […]
Amur Tiger Liya Heading to a New Zoo for Breeding
The Potter Park Zoo team is preparing to say farewell to one of its well-known animal residents. Liya the female Amur tiger is heading to another zoo following a breeding […]
Throwback Thursday: The Zoo’s Mandrill Family of the 2000s
There’s something special about seeing babies at the zoo – the activity, the interactions, and in the case of primates, the comparisons to human families that come to mind. That […]
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 […]
