Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Trio of North American River Otter Pups
Potter Park Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of three adorable North American river otter pups born to experienced mother Nkeke Friday, Feb. 2 – nearly two years after […]
Conservation
Skip the Single-Use Plastic and Save Penguins (and other marine life)!
Plastic is so common that there is more plastic made now than ever before. Plastic consumption reached 320 million tons this past decade alone. People are running out of places […]
Potter Park Zoo Celebrates the Arrival of a Magellanic Penguin Chick
Potter Park Zoo is excited to announce the hatching of a male Magellanic penguin chick on July 6, 2023. The attentive care provided by the parents, Skipper and Jayde, along […]
Potter Park Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a Cotton-Top Tamarin Baby
Potter Park Zoo is delighted to announce the recent birth of a critically endangered cotton-top tamarin baby to parents Yuri and LG June 9, 2023. This significant event marks the […]
Potter Park Zoo Sends 2000 Tadpoles to Puerto Rico in a Critical Conservation Effort
Potter Park Zoo recently took part in a significant conservation effort by sending 2000 Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles to Puerto Rico. This initiative aims to reestablish the wild population […]
Potter Park Zoo Celebrates the Arrival of a Healthy Ring-tailed Lemur
Potter Park Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a vibrant and healthy ring-tailed lemur pup born Thursday, June 8, 2023. This occasion marks the second successful birth of […]
Salmon in Classroom: A Hands-On Journey of Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Imagine standing by the serene Red Cedar River on a picturesque April day, surrounded by excited students clutching small containers. Inside those containers are Chinook salmon smolts, poised for their […]
From Lawns to Habitat: How Adopting Pollinator-Friendly Lawn Care Routines Inspires Conservation Efforts
As the weather warms up and spring rolls around, many homeowners and property managers start thinking about lawn care. While keeping your lawn neat and tidy may seem like a […]
Potter Park Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a Tufted Deer Fawn
Potter Park Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a female tufted deer fawn April 10, 2023, to parents Lucy and Dezi. The birth is a significant addition to […]
Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Rare Eastern Bongo Calf
Potter Park Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a female eastern bongo calf, one of the most majestic and endangered members of the antelope family. Born March 5, […]
