Freshwater Conservation
Completely surrounding the two peninsulas that make up Michigan, the Great Lakes are one of the natural wonders of the world. You may think that the Great Lakes would provide […]
Completely surrounding the two peninsulas that make up Michigan, the Great Lakes are one of the natural wonders of the world. You may think that the Great Lakes would provide […]
Potter Park Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a critically endangered eastern bongo calf! Delivered the afternoon of Tuesday, March 8, the yet-to-be-named female marks the first bongo […]
Potter Park Zoo held a free drive-through dinner event Feb. 26 as part of its FALCONERS program. FALCONERS is in its seventh year at Potter Park, and provides low-sensory events […]
Zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) have one shared goal. They strive to save and sustain the planet’s wildlife by caring for endangered and […]
Dental care is critical to the overall health of the animals at Potter Park Zoo. As part of routine health examinations conducted by the Zoo’s Director of Animal Health, Dr. […]
What are some examples of Enrichment? Provided below are a few videos taken by our staff at Potter Park Zoo that demonstrate different types of enrichment and how the […]
What is Enrichment? If you have ever visited a zoo, you may have encountered an animal engaging with enrichment or seen the aftermath of objects still in the enclosure, such […]
Potter Park Zoo’s cotton-top tamarins Yuri and LG have given birth to two healthy babies – the pair’s fourth litter in four years. Their first litter was born October 2018, […]
It’s not always easy to find the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life, so we’ve compiled the ultimate Potter Park Zoo gift guide with tons of options […]
This year, the 4th of July was truly a celebration as we welcomed two female red panda cubs to Potter Park Zoo! This accomplishment could not have happened without the […]