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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Wild Wanderers Club is back for its second season at Potter Park Zoo! Beginning April 1 and running through Labor Day, the club will once again offer participants a […]
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 excited to announce the launch of our updated virtual tour, offering an immersive and comprehensive virtual tour of the entire zoo. This significant milestone furthers our […]
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 […]