Three Otter Pups Born to Nkeke and Miles at Potter Park Zoo
North American river otter Nkeke gave birth to three pups Wednesday, Feb. 3 – almost a year after her last litter. “This is Miles and Nkeke’s third litter of pups, […]
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Throwback Thursday: The Peter Rabbit Club of 1923
In the summer of 1923, the Lansing State Journal (LSJ) invited children in the area to join the Peter Rabbit Club. The club required members to pledge to be kind to animals, and its […]
Throwback Thursday: Free-Flight Aviary & the Lions Club Sensory Garden
The Free-Flight Aviary The original aviary at Potter Park Zoo (known first as the Bird House and now the Bird and Reptile House) was built in 1941, and […]
Potter Park Zoo Hosts Drive-Through Dinner for FALCONERS Families
Potter Park Zoo held a free drive-through dinner event Feb. 6 as part of its FALCONERS program. FALCONERS is in its sixth year at Potter Park, and provides low-sensory events […]
Throwback Thursday: Red Pandas at the Zoo
Red pandas have a charming appearance that is difficult to deny, and make compelling ambassadors in the zoo’s conservation efforts to breed endangered animals. This unusual species first arrived at […]
Throwback Thursday: Docents and the Growth of Education Programs at Potter Park
Recognizable by their blue vests, our volunteer educators (or docents, as they have been known for much of their 35-year history) are passionate about interacting with guests of all ages. […]
Throwback Thursday: Lions at the Zoo
Although construction on the Lion House was not complete until 1930, there were lions at Potter Park Zoo as early as 1924 according to Lansing State Journal articles at the […]
Throwback Thursday: Fuzz the Tortoise
Fuzz is an Aldabra tortoise who joined Potter Park in the 1970’s and remained at the zoo for 29 years. His purchase was facilitated by a $500 donation to the Friends […]
Throwback Thursday: Centennial Celebration 2020 + Elk at Potter Park
Elk at Potter Park During the 2020 centennial year, elk returned to Potter Park. As one of the zoo’s first notable species, the elk is a wonderful symbol of Potter […]
Amur Tiger Liya Heading to a New Zoo for Breeding
The Potter Park Zoo team is preparing to say farewell to one of its well-known animal residents. Liya the female Amur tiger is heading to another zoo following a breeding […]
