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 […]
Conservation
Celebrating National Zoo and Aquarium Month
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 […]
The Kirtland’s Warbler: A Rare Bird’s Fight for Survival and What You Can Do to Help
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 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 Welcomes Two New Magellanic Penguin Chicks
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 Celebrates the Birth of a Red Panda Cub
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, […]
Nature’s Therapy: How a Stroll in the Zoo Can Improve Your Well-Being
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 […]
Groundbreaking for New Animal Health Facility at Potter Park Zoo!
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 […]
Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Elombe the Okapi
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 […]
Potter Park Zoo Celebrates Arrival of Ring-Tailed Lemur Pup
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 […]
