What is it like to be a Potter Park Zoo Zoo Teen and Junior Zookeeper?
My experiences doing the zoo teen program at Potter Park Zoo had a great impact on me. It helped me to venture out of my comfort zone a little, and […]
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Potter Park Zoo becomes first AZA accredited zoo in Michigan to become a Certified Sensory Inclusive Zoo
Potter Park Zoo becomes first AZA accredited zoo in Michigan to become a Certified Sensory Inclusive Zoo Potter Park Zoo is the first zoo in Michigan to be certified as […]
Become a FrogWatch Citizen Scientist!
Potter Park Zoo is inviting Michigan residents to become volunteer citizen scientists and join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA. The program teaches volunteers how to identify frogs and […]
Pollinator Garden – We Have One and You Can Too!
Pollination Station Continues to Grow The pollination station, a native plant garden designed to attract birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators as well as educating visitors about their role in […]
Potter Park Zoo Mourning the Loss of Little Girl the Snow Leopard
The Potter Park Zoo family is mourning the loss of Little Girl, our 20 year old female snow leopard, who was humanely euthanized today following a decline in her […]
Collaboration With Local Veterinary Specialists Helps Keep the Lions Smiling
At Potter Park Zoo, the zoo animals get routine health check-ups by Dr. Ronan Eustace to ensure they are as healthy as possible. A thorough dental evaluation at each of […]
Tales From the Potter Park Zoo High School Class – Eaton RESA Program
Did you know Potter Park Zoo hosts a high school class at the zoo through Eaton RESA? Here’s a few stories from the students in this semester’s class! Hi! My […]
Potter Park Zoo Staff Assists with Least Shrew Field Study in Bath, MI
Since mid-July Potter Park Zoo has been partnering with the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy (MWC) to assist in a field study looking into the presence of least shrews at Bengel Wildlife Center in Bath, Mich. […]
Four New Animals You Need to See at Potter Park Zoo
There are a few new faces at Potter Park Zoo this winter! Three Huacaya alpaca now call the zoo home and the zoo staff have already grown attached to these […]
2019 Gift Guide for the Animal Lover
It’s not always easy to find that perfect gift for the animal lover in your life. We’ve compiled the ultimate Potter Park Zoo gift guide with tons of options that […]
