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 for the park. The Lansing State Journal reported the celebration brought out thousands of people to enjoy food, music, speeches and many competitions, including pie-eating, nail […]
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 schedule, and may not be visible at all times (naps are important!). Our goal is to have all animals viewable to guests, however, the safety […]
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 to a male June 5, 2020. The two mature females were pregnant when they arrived at Potter Park Zoo this spring. Emmett, the male who […]
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. Please visit our new webpage for all the information you need to visit the zoo! “We are grateful to be […]
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 adaptations that help them find and catch food, explore their environment, and do amazing acrobatic feats. By looking at a bird’s beak and feet […]
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 the water is and what state it is in (solid, liquid, or gas). The water cycle is a description of how water moves and changes […]
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 involved in. Some of the most common ones are bird counts, nest reporting, and just reporting when you see a rarely seen species. Potter Park […]
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 the entrance and exit drives are clear. Essential zoo staff are able to enter the zoo and care for the animals through an emergency entrance […]
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 science is the collection and analysis of data by members of the general public, typically as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists. It’s […]
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 species to the zoo. Potter Park Zoo welcomed one male elk (named Emmett) and two females (named Sage and Belle) to the zoo this spring. When […]