UPDATED: Potter Park Zoo Covid-19 Statement
Updated June 6, 2020: We know our guests are excited to visit the zoo, and we’re excited to welcome people back when we are able to do so. As the […]
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Become a Citizen Scientist: 2020 FrogWatch Training Sessions at Potter Park Zoo
Amphibians are some of the most threatened animals on the planet, and the anurans (frogs and toads) represent roughly 90% of all amphibian species. They serve an important role in […]
Two Otter Pups Born to Nkeke and Miles at Potter Park Zoo!
North American river otter Nkeke is a new mom following the birth of two pups Sunday, Feb. 9 at Potter Park Zoo. Animal care staff was prepared for the […]
VIDEOS: Black Rhino Milestones – Jaali is One Month Old!
Jaali has hit a lot of big milestones during his first month of life. Our zookeepers have done an incredible job of monitoring the videos captured by our closed-circuit camera […]
Potter Park Zoo Hosts First Ever Sensory Friendly Dinner for Families
Potter Park Zoo held two free dinners for individuals and families with unique challenges such as autism and developmental disabilities Jan. 18, 2020 as part of the zoo’s FALCONERS program. […]
FALCONERS Program Draws Hundreds to Sensory Friendly Night of Wonderland of Lights
Potter Park Zoo holds annual Sensory-Friendly Wonderland of Lights and Schedules Another Year of Sensory Friendly Events Potter Park Zoo held their annual FALCONERS Sensory Friendly Wonderland of Lights event […]
Black Rhino Calf “Jaali” After Amazing Public Vote
Potter Park Zoo’s two-week-old black rhino calf has a name after a week-long public vote: Jaali! Jaali (pronounced jolly) means “powerful” in Swahili and is very fitting for this incredible […]
Help us Name the New Black Rhino Calf!
Vote for your favorite rhino calf name by making a special donation to Potter Park Zoo. Every $5 donated counts as a vote toward the name of your choice (i.e., […]
Doppsee the Critically Endangered Black Rhino Gives Birth to First Rhino Calf Ever at Potter Park Zoo
For the first time in the 100 year history of Potter Park Zoo, a black rhino calf has been born at the zoo. At 5:40 a.m. Dec. 24, 2019 […]
Eco-Friendly Gift Options
Start the new year off a little more green than the last. What better time to make some changes? If we take a few small actions, they will add up […]
