Author: Kaiti Chritz

The Park Potter Park was dedicated in 1915, after an agreement was reached between James W. Potter and the City of Lansing for the donation of 58 acres of land […]

Best chances to see the new animals at Potter Park Zoo: We know everyone is excited to the new faces at Potter Park Zoo! The animals are on their own […]

Sage and Belle, Potter Park Zoo’s new female elk, have each given birth to a healthy calf. Belle gave birth to a female calf May 20 and Sage gave birth […]

Potter Park Zoo plans to reopen to members Monday, June 15, 2020 and to the public Thursday, June 18, 2020 after being closed to the public since March 14, 2020. […]

  Birds are an amazing example of adaptations. Each bird has unique features that help it survive in a specific habitat. Some of the birds at Potter Park Zoo have […]

  Water is essential for all living things. Earth’s supply of water is finite – the total amount of water on our planet never changes. What does change is where […]

  Because birds are everywhere, it can be helpful for scientists to use birdwatchers as their eyes and ears in the field. There are many projects amateur birders can get […]

The Potter Park Zoo park will be closed to the public Wednesday, May 20, 2020 due to flooding over both entrance drives. The closure will continue until the water recedes and […]

    Bored at home and wanting to try something new? You can become a citizen scientist and contribute to important wildlife and nature research right from your couch! Citizen […]

In 1920, a male elk became one of the first species to find a home at Potter Park. 100 years later, we are happy to announce the return of this historically significant […]