Two North American River Otter Pups Born to Nkeke and Miles
Potter Park Zoo is overjoyed to announce the birth of two North American river otters to mother Nkeke and father Miles. Early on Feb. 6, 2018 animal care staff discovered […]
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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 toads […]
Cutest Couple Award Goes To…
What’s better than a box of chocolates? Cute animal couples from Potter Park Zoo! This year, give your loved one the special gift of “adopting” a Potter Park Zoo animal […]
Over 140 attend New “Zoo in Your Neighborhood” Program at East Lansing Library
Zoo in Your Neighborhood (ZIYN) is a new program from Potter Park Zoo that brings the zoo to you! This program, generously supported by the Community Foundation, allows over 30 […]
Potter Park Zoo Looking for Docent Applicants
Become A Docent at Potter Park Zoo What Is A Docent? “Docent” is the term many zoos and museums use to describe volunteer educators and interpreters. What Do Docents Do? […]
So, what’s the problem with disposable plastic water bottles?
By Andrea, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society Many are under the impression that bottled water is cleaner and safer than tap water; however, most bottled water is simply purified […]
Many Madagascar Species Near Extinction
By Kasha Carrasquillo, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society When you think about conservation and endangered species, what animals do you usually think of? Rhinos, polar bears, and pandas? Did you […]
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 […]
Potter Park Zoo Introduces Exciting New “Zoo in Your Neighborhood” Program
Potter Park Zoo is excited to announce a new program that’s bringing the zoo into communities in the greater Lansing area! “Zoo in Your Neighborhood is a new program designed […]
Black Rhino Introductions at Potter Park Zoo
Guests at Potter Park Zoo may notice a few differences near the black rhino exhibit this week as the animal care team is working on a very unique project. The […]
