African Lion Ulana Passes Away at Age 19
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our 19-year-old African lioness, Ulana, who lived at Potter Park Zoo for over a decade. For the last year […]
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Potter Park Zoo Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts with a Purpose!
Park Zoo Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts with a Purpose! As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to get into the spirit of giving. This year, why not make your […]
Trim-a-Tree at Potter Park Zoo
Trim-a-Tree is sold out for 2023. Thank you for all who supported the zoo through this program! Looking for a new tradition with family, friends, or the work team while […]
Potter Park Zoo Hosts 4th Annual Sensory Friendly Dinner
Potter Park Zoo celebrated its 4th Annual Sensory Friendly Dinner Sept. 29, 2023, as part of its FALCONERS program. FALCONERS, now in its eighth year at Potter Park, provides low-sensory events each […]
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 […]
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 […]
