Come to the zoo and see Phineus!
Potter Park Zoo’s new endangered male black rhino is now on exhibit Phineus, the 9-year-old male eastern black rhino who now calls Potter Park Zoo home, is adjusting well and […]
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Potter Park Zoo Supports Nursing Mothers
Potter Park Zoo cares about nursing/breastfeeding mothers and we will ensure clean, comfortable, private accommodations are provided. Those needing a secure space for nursing or pumping are asked to speak […]
The Kangaroos Have Arrived!
The Potter Park Zoo team is pleased to announce the addition of five kangaroos, bringing the total to six who now call Lansing home. The kangaroo group, commonly known as […]
April FALCONERS Event Happens Saturday
Potter Park Zoo is hosting our April FALCONERS event Saturday, April 29, from 8 to 11 a.m. FALCONERS is a free program which offers children with autism and their entire […]
Potter Park Zoo’s Red Panda Cubs Heading to New Home
The two red panda cubs, Pabu and Roji, born last summer at Potter Park Zoo will soon be moving to a new home in Massachusetts. “The Capron Zoo in Attleboro, […]
Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Endangered Northern Tree Shrews
Two northern tree shrews, members of an endangered species native to southeast Asia, were recently born at the Potter Park Zoo to parents Rose and Oliver. They are expected to […]
Potter Park Zoo Celebrates Snow Leopard’s 19th Birthday
The team at Potter Park Zoo is celebrating the birthday of Serena, the snow leopard, who recently turned 19. Serena, also commonly referred to as Little Girl, is a life […]
Teen Keeper Application Deadline Coming Up Soon
Do you love the zoo? Are you a teen looking for something to do this summer? Then the Teen Keeper program at Potter Park Zoo might be just what you […]
Potter Park Zoo Welcomes New North American River Otter
Two year old female arrives from Prospect Park Zoo Potter Park’s most recent addition is Nkeke, a female North American river otter who was born at Prospect Park Zoo in […]
It’s 2017 Volunteer and Docent Recruitment Time
From education to events, decorating to gardening, volunteering at Potter Park Zoo has something for everyone! Potter Park Zoo staff does a great job, but did you know they are […]
