Author: Kaiti Chritz

The Potter Park Zoo family is mourning the loss of Willow, our five-year-old female Alaskan moose, who was euthanized today following a rapid decline in her health.   “The zoo team is […]

Just as the lifespan of humans is increasing, the average lifespans of animals living in zoos is increasing too. It is not unusual to hear about the oldest of a […]

Help us name the otter pups! Come to the zoo to cast your vote for the names of our adorable North American river otter pups. The name pair with the […]

Support Potter Park Zoo and the new North American river otter pups through our “Adopt-an-Animal” program at the $500 level and be one of the lucky fans to have a […]

The North American river otter pups have taken their first swimming lessons with mother Nkeke in their indoor training pool! This is a big step for pups as they continue […]

  Meet the Potter Park Zoo’s new little pride and joey! This adorable new face emerged from the pouch late this winter from red kangaroo mother Roothie. Roothie came to […]

How are you spending your spring break? Staying in town? Great! Come visit us at the zoo, or attend a zoo program close to you! Spring break is the perfect […]

Do you love the zoo? Are you a teen looking for something to do this summer? Then the Zoo Teen program at Potter Park Zoo might be just what you […]

We’ve just learned that both North American river otter pups have opened their eyes! Since our last update, the pups have continued to gain weight and now weigh over 1 […]

The otter pups recently had their second veterinary exam. You won’t believe how big they’ve gotten in the past 6 weeks! Watch the video below: