When most people think about conservation fieldwork, they probably picture tracking wolves through snowy forests or studying sea turtles on tropical beaches. In reality? Sometimes conservation work means carefully and […]
At Potter Park Zoo, animal care does not stop at daily routines. It is a continuous process of learning, adapting, and improving to ensure the highest standards of welfare for […]
For nearly 40 years, Potter Park Zoo has proudly maintained accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). This distinction reflects our ongoing commitment to the highest standards of animal […]
Potter Park Zoo’s red panda, Maliha, gave birth to a cub on July 5, 2025. The cub is the fifth litter of mother Maliha and father Deagan-Reid as part of […]
Great Lakes Piping Plover Comeback! One of the most inspiring conservation stories in Michigan is the recovery of the Great Lakes piping plover. Piping plovers are small migratory birds found […]
At Potter Park Zoo, we love every chance to look at nature through a new lens. This Friday the 13th, we’re taking a tour around the park while exploring which […]
June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month – a celebration of zoos and aquariums as leaders in conservation, education and connecting people with nature. Behind the scenes, zoos and aquariums […]
Potter Park Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of a red panda cub, born to mom Maliha on June 19, 2024. This marks Maliha’s third successful litter with Degan-Reid, […]
Potter Park Zoo hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for our upcoming Animal Health Facility yesterday–marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our commitment to animal care and welfare. The […]
Lansing, MI – May 7, 2024 – Potter Park Zoo is delighted to announce the newest addition to its diverse animal family – Elombe, the okapi! This five-year-old male okapi […]
