Pollinator Power: Celebrating the tiny heroes of our ecosystem
Did you know that nearly 1,000 plant species grown for human use require pollination each year? This includes apples, tomatoes, and almonds, just to name a few! Pollinators are […]
Did you know that nearly 1,000 plant species grown for human use require pollination each year? This includes apples, tomatoes, and almonds, just to name a few! Pollinators are […]
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 […]
By Marie Benner Imagine walking through your backyard and spotting one of the rarest songbirds in the United States – the Kirtland’s warbler. The Kirtland’s warbler is a striking bird […]
Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Northern Tree Shrew Pups Potter Park Zoo is excited to welcome two northern tree shrew (Tupaia belangeri) pups, born Jan. 13, 2025! This marks the first successful […]
Potter Park Zoo is happy to announce the hatching of two Magellanic penguin chicks June 16 and 19, 2024, marking the second consecutive successful breeding for parents Jayde and Skipper. […]
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, […]
In our fast-paced modern lives, filled with screens and concrete jungles, finding time to connect with nature is essential for our well-being. One of the simplest and most accessible ways […]
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 […]
Lansing, MI – Potter Park Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a healthy ring-tailed lemur baby on Sunday, April 28, 2024. This exciting addition represents the third successful […]