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 […]
Education
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wild Wanderers Club Returns for a Second Season at Potter Park Zoo
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 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 Celebrates the Launch of Updated Virtual Tour
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 […]
