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 […]
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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 […]
Wish List: Help the Zoo Put on Spectacular Events!
It’s that time of year! We can’t wait for our visitors to experience the fun of Boo at the Zoo and be mesmerized by Wonderland of Lights. Can you believe […]
Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Giant Anteater
Potter Park Zoo is pleased to announce a new resident. Wayne, a male giant anteater, came to Lansing from San Francisco Zoo in California and is now on exhibit. “The […]
Potter Park Zoo Earns Prestigious AZA Accreditation
Lansing, Michigan – The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) announced that the Potter Park Zoo was once again accredited by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Potter Park Zoo has been […]
We Have Straws!
By Mariah Faszczewski, Potter Park Zoological Society, Education Intern For many years our guests have expressed a desire to have drinking straws in the zoo. Potter Park Zoo now offers […]
A Day in the Life of an Education Intern
By Julie Javorka, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society Many people may ask about a typical day in Potter Park Zoo’s education department as an intern. The truth is there […]
Eight Things You Might Not Know About Magellanic Penguins
By Amber Tuttle, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society 1. The exhibit at the zoo has a pool that is six feet deep and has six nest boxes. The current […]
Bowling For Rhinos is Coming Soon!
The Potter Park Zoo American Association of Zoo Keepers chapter is holding their fourth annual Bowling for Rhinos event, generously sponsored by Visions of Wildlife, Friday, Aug. 4 from 6 […]
