Throwback Thursday: Gumbelina & the Spider Monkeys
Gumbelina is a black-headed spider monkey that has resided at Potter Park Zoo for over 30 years. She has been a prominent member of the very active group that has […]
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Zoo Staff Says Goodbye to Mackenzie the 22-year-old Bactrian Camel
Potter Park Zoo’s Bactrian camel Mackenzie was humanely euthanized Sunday due to advanced degenerative arthritis. Dr. Ronan Eustace, the zoo’s director of animal health, said efforts to manage Mackenzie’s […]
The Impact of Being a Vegetarian on the Environment
This blog post reflects the personal journey of one of our Education Interns. Potter Park Zoo and the author respect the rights of every individual to make diet choices […]
Throwback Thursday: Penguins Come to the Zoo
Things were changing in the zoo world in the 1980s and also at Potter Park Zoo. The addition of an appealing group of penguins and their fresh, new exhibit provided […]
Sponsor a Tree for Wonderland of Lights!
You can help support Potter Park Zoo and its mission of inspiring conservation of animals and the natural world this winter season! Looking for a unique outing with family, friends, […]
Cotton-Top Tamarins Give Birth to Third Successful Pair in Two Years
Potter Park Zoo announced the recent birth of two critically endangered cotton-top tamarins to parents Yuri and LG. This is the pair’s third litter at the zoo since 2018. Their […]
Sustainable Decision Making Using a Trade-Off Mindset
How can I make a difference? This is a question that goes through my mind often. In today’s world, there is a lot of negative news surrounding conservation, the environment, […]
Throwback Thursday: Little Girl the Snow Leopard
Little Girl the snow leopard was born at Potter Park Zoo and lived her whole life here. She was known for her beauty, longevity, and amazing repertoire of trained behaviors […]
Protect Wild Species Before It’s Too Late
Across the world, many wild animals are captured or killed every year to supply a multibillion-dollar black market. Rhinos and many other wild species are facing extinction because of interest […]
Throwback Thursday: Tombi the Elephant
Tombi the elephant spent the 1980s at Potter Park Zoo. Visitors loved her. It was hard to see her leave, but it was the right thing for Tombi and an […]
