What Inspires You to Give?
Meet Marge and Jack. Marge and Jack have been volunteering at Potter Park Zoo for almost 20 years and are long-time donors. Their passion for animals, nature, and people has allowed […]
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Potter Park Zoo Celebrates the Arrival of a Magellanic Penguin Chick
Potter Park Zoo is excited to announce the hatching of a male Magellanic penguin chick on July 6, 2023. The attentive care provided by the parents, Skipper and Jayde, along […]
Potter Park Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a Cotton-Top Tamarin Baby
Potter Park Zoo is delighted to announce the recent birth of a critically endangered cotton-top tamarin baby to parents Yuri and LG June 9, 2023. This significant event marks the […]
Potter Park Zoo Sends 2000 Tadpoles to Puerto Rico in a Critical Conservation Effort
Potter Park Zoo recently took part in a significant conservation effort by sending 2000 Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles to Puerto Rico. This initiative aims to reestablish the wild population […]
Unveiling the Unsung Heroes: Exploring the World of Beneficial Bugs
Arthropods, or invertebrates with a segmented body and exoskeleton, make up more than 80 percent of known species on Earth. Spiders, insects, centipedes, and even crabs are all arthropods, and […]
Potter Park Zoo Celebrates the Arrival of a Healthy Ring-tailed Lemur
Potter Park Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a vibrant and healthy ring-tailed lemur pup born Thursday, June 8, 2023. This occasion marks the second successful birth of […]
Salmon in Classroom: A Hands-On Journey of Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Imagine standing by the serene Red Cedar River on a picturesque April day, surrounded by excited students clutching small containers. Inside those containers are Chinook salmon smolts, poised for their […]
From Lawns to Habitat: How Adopting Pollinator-Friendly Lawn Care Routines Inspires Conservation Efforts
As the weather warms up and spring rolls around, many homeowners and property managers start thinking about lawn care. While keeping your lawn neat and tidy may seem like a […]
Potter Park Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a Tufted Deer Fawn
Potter Park Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a female tufted deer fawn April 10, 2023, to parents Lucy and Dezi. The birth is a significant addition to […]
Beyond Appearances: Exploring the Fascinating World of Animal Lookalikes
It may buzz like a bee, it may have black and yellow stripes like a bee, but this insect is actually a fly! If you look closely, you’ll notice that […]
