Gumbelina is a black-headed spider monkey that has resided at Potter Park Zoo for over 30 years. She has been a prominent member of the very active group that has been fun and fascinating to watch. Born in 1981, Gumbelina is the oldest and only female in the group of five. She is the matriarch […]
Potter Park Zoo’s Bactrian camel Mackenzie was humanely euthanized Sunday due to advanced degenerative arthritis. Dr. Ronan Eustace, the zoo’s director of animal health, said efforts to manage Mackenzie’s condition were no longer successful. The median life expectancy for Bactrian camels is 17.8 years and Mackenzie was 22-years-old. “We had been treating her for […]
This blog post reflects the personal journey of one of our Education Interns. Potter Park Zoo and the author respect the rights of every individual to make diet choices that work for their lifestyles. This blog is intended to present information and raise awareness of conservation topics that led this particular individual to make […]
Things were changing in the zoo world in the 1980s and also at Potter Park Zoo. The addition of an appealing group of penguins and their fresh, new exhibit provided a look at things to come. A Master Plan was developed in 1984 as a vision of the future development of the zoo. Key elements […]
You can help support Potter Park Zoo and its mission of inspiring conservation of animals and the natural world this winter season! Looking for a unique outing with family, friends, or the work team while celebrating the season? Sponsor a tree at the zoo! Enjoy an outing to the zoo by decorating your tree. Be […]
Potter Park Zoo announced the recent birth of two critically endangered cotton-top tamarins to parents Yuri and LG. This is the pair’s third litter at the zoo since 2018. Their first pair was born October 2018 and another pair in June 2019. All eight of the tamarins, including the two babies recently born October 2, […]
How can I make a difference? This is a question that goes through my mind often. In today’s world, there is a lot of negative news surrounding conservation, the environment, and the survival of species. Because of this, I know I am not alone in asking myself whether I can make a difference in saving […]
Little Girl the snow leopard was born at Potter Park Zoo and lived her whole life here. She was known for her beauty, longevity, and amazing repertoire of trained behaviors that helped staff provide exceptional care of her. Little Girl was born in 1998 with her brother, Moon Shadow, to mother, Judee, and father, Genghis […]
Across the world, many wild animals are captured or killed every year to supply a multibillion-dollar black market. Rhinos and many other wild species are facing extinction because of interest in a certain body part or because of changes happening to their habitats – directly or indirectly caused by humans. Conservation a plays big role […]
Tombi the elephant spent the 1980s at Potter Park Zoo. Visitors loved her. It was hard to see her leave, but it was the right thing for Tombi and an important step in Potter Park’s journey to become a modern zoo. Bingo the elephant was very popular in her time at the zoo – and […]