Twenty Blanding’s turtles raised at Potter Park Zoo have been released into the wild! This summer, our animal care team joined conservation partners to release 20 turtles into carefully selected habitat in […]
Fall and the holiday season are just around the corner, and we’re inviting families, businesses, organizations and community groups to help make Potter Park Zoo’s seasonal celebrations even more special! […]
Creating a better future for wildlife can start right in your own backyard! This spring, Potter Park Zoo launched Habitat Hero, a new conservation program designed to help community members […]
Small Species, Big Impact A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Amphibian Care and Conservation At Potter Park Zoo, caring for animals goes far beyond what guests see on exhibit. Behind the scenes, […]
When most people think about conservation fieldwork, they probably picture tracking wolves through snowy forests or studying sea turtles on tropical beaches. In reality? Sometimes conservation work means carefully and […]
Potter Park Zoo held its first FALCONERS program in January 2016. The program invited families from the mid-Michigan area with children on the autism spectrum to visit the zoo in […]
What if your backyard could become a haven for butterflies, bees, birds, and beyond? Thanks to our partnership with the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium and their conservation initiative, Wild Toledo, […]
When you visit Potter Park Zoo, you might see a Blanding’s turtle basking in the sun or a Patagonian mara (also known as a cavy) darting across its habitat. What […]
At Potter Park Zoo, animal care does not stop at daily routines. It is a continuous process of learning, adapting, and improving to ensure the highest standards of welfare for […]
Love is in the air this winter, mixed with crisp snowflakes, cozy layers, and the joy of seeing wildlife in the colder months. Whether you’re celebrating a sweetheart, your family, […]
