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 […]
Author: Amy Morris-Hall
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 […]
A Day in the Life of an Education Intern
By Julie Javorka, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society Many people may ask about a typical day in Potter Park Zoo’s education department as an intern. The truth is there […]
Eight Things You Might Not Know About Magellanic Penguins
By Amber Tuttle, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society 1. The exhibit at the zoo has a pool that is six feet deep and has six nest boxes. The current […]
Bowling For Rhinos is Coming Soon!
The Potter Park Zoo American Association of Zoo Keepers chapter is holding their fourth annual Bowling for Rhinos event, generously sponsored by Visions of Wildlife, Friday, Aug. 4 from 6 […]
It’s Time for Sundown Safari Family Camping!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the zoo? Well, now’s your chance to find out! The Potter Park Zoological Society Education Department […]
Recycling Cell Phones Can Save Animals
By Mariah Faszczewski, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society Almost all Americans own cell phones – 95 percent according to the Pew Research Center. With continued advances in technology, people […]
Batty About Bats!
By Julie Javorka, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society Bats. Many people have a negative image of these mysterious creatures of the night and many myths surround them. For the record: […]
Supporting Sustainable Palm Oil
By Mariah Fasczcewski, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society Palm oil, a vegetable oil derived from palm fruit and used as an ingredient in many foods, beauty products and soaps, […]
