Potter Park Zoo Holiday Gift Guide
Get ready to give gifts that spread joy and make a real impact! This season, our thoughtfully crafted Potter Park Zoo Holiday Gift Guide is packed with unique, animal-inspired gifts […]
Author: Heath Thurman
A New Look for Potter Park Zoo – Goodbye to Our Old Entrance Sign
After sixteen years of standing tall and welcoming millions of visitors, the zoo’s entrance sign is ready for a well-deserved retirement. Originally installed in March of 2008, we will say goodbye to […]
Potter Park Zoo’s 2025 Calendars Are Now Available
Potter Park Zoo’s 2025 Calendars Are Now Available Attention wildlife lovers! We are thrilled to announce that our highly anticipated 2025 Potter Park Zoo calendars are officially on sale! This […]
Potter Park Zoo Celebrates the Launch of Updated Virtual Tour
Potter Park Zoo is excited to announce the launch of our updated virtual tour, offering an immersive and comprehensive virtual tour of the entire zoo. This significant milestone furthers our […]
Potter Park Zoo Hosts Photo Contest!
Calling all photography enthusiasts! We’re excited to announce our calendar photo contest, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a passionate […]
Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Two New Magellanic Penguin Chicks
Potter Park Zoo is happy to announce the hatching of two Magellanic penguin chicks June 16 and 19, 2024, marking the second consecutive successful breeding for parents Jayde and Skipper. […]
Potter Park Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a Red Panda Cub
Potter Park Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of a red panda cub, born to mom Maliha on June 19, 2024. This marks Maliha’s third successful litter with Degan-Reid, […]
Nature’s Therapy: How a Stroll in the Zoo Can Improve Your Well-Being
In our fast-paced modern lives, filled with screens and concrete jungles, finding time to connect with nature is essential for our well-being. One of the simplest and most accessible ways […]
Groundbreaking for New Animal Health Facility at Potter Park Zoo!
Potter Park Zoo hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for our upcoming Animal Health Facility yesterday–marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our commitment to animal care and welfare. The […]
Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Elombe the Okapi
Lansing, MI – May 7, 2024 – Potter Park Zoo is delighted to announce the newest addition to its diverse animal family – Elombe, the okapi! This five-year-old male okapi […]
