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 zoo’s resident black rhinos, Doppsee and Phineus, are being introduced for the first time in the hope that they breed. As part of the Association […]
By Julie Javorka, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society Bats. Many people have a negative image of these mysterious creatures of the night and many myths surround them. For the record: They are not blind. They do not become tangled in people’s hair. There are only three species of vampire bats. There are more than 1,000 […]
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 is slowly being introduced to the exhibit. Guests are invited to observe him as he gets to know his new home. “Phin has successfully completed his quarantine […]
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 a mob, will reside in the exhibit that formerly housed the zoo’s moose before they moved to their new location in 2016. “This spacious exhibit […]
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, Massachusetts has built a new facility for red panda and their team is very excited about the addition of Pabu and Roji,” said Potter Park […]
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 emerge from their nest box this weekend and are doing well, according to zoo representatives. “We are thrilled to successfully breed this unique and endangered […]
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 long zoo resident and her birthday will be celebrated with a special enrichment she’ll receive Sunday at 3 p.m., according to zoo officials. “Little Girl […]
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 NewYork City, New York Feb. 25, 2014. This big city girl will be three years old this month. Zookeepers have been keeping a close eye […]
It is time to name our red panda cubs and we’d like your help! Potter Park Zoo keepers selected three sets of names and supporters can vote on these names by offering a $5 donation. Please vote today by clicking the links below, or stop at the zoo and cast your vote in the Zoovenier […]
Something you might not know about keepers and zoos is that we love to help each other. We exchange emails, phone calls, and meet up at workshops and conferences. The goal is to share information that could improve an animal’s welfare. We are all passionate about doing the best we can for our animals and our […]