Become a Habitat Hero with Potter Park Zoo
Creating a better future for wildlife can start right in your own backyard! This spring, Potter Park Zoo launched Habitat Hero, a new conservation program designed to help community members […]
Conservation
Counting Snakes for Conservation
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 […]
Caring From the Ground Up: Advancing Hoof Care Through Professional Development
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 […]
Love Goes Wild at Potter Park Zoo
Love is in the air this winter, mixed with crisp snowflakes, cozy layers, and the joy of seeing wildlife in the colder months. Whether you’re celebrating a sweetheart, your family, […]
Building Better Futures Through AZA Accreditation
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 Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Get ready to give gifts that spread joy and make a real impact! This season, our thoughtfully crafted Potter Park Zoo Holiday Gift Guide is filled with unique, animal-inspired gifts […]
Give Your Holiday Lights a Second Life at Potter Park Zoo
As homes across mid-Michigan sparkle with festive colors this season, many families will find themselves with strands of lights that are burnt out, broken, or ready to retire. Instead of […]
From Egg to Adventure: Two Blanding’s Turtles Begin Their Journey in the Wild
By Krystle Holleman Potter Park Zoo is happy to share that two Blanding’s turtles have been released back into the wild. The Zoo is currently participating in a study led […]
Restoring the Puerto Rican Crested Toad: Tadpoles Raised at Potter Park Zoo Join Global Effort
The Puerto Rican Crested Toad Conservancy (PRCTC) manages the longest continuous-running reintroduction program for any amphibian species. By Krystle Holleman Lansing, MI – Within 24 hours of leaving Lansing, tadpoles raised […]
Great Lakes Piping Plover Comeback!
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 […]
