It’s 2017 Volunteer and Docent Recruitment Time
From education to events, decorating to gardening, volunteering at Potter Park Zoo has something for everyone! Potter Park Zoo staff does a great job, but did you know they are […]
Education
Upcoming FALCONERS events still have openings!
It’s not too late to register for the November FALCONERS (Families of Autistic Learners CONnecting Empathy, Responsibility and Stewardship) event if you haven’t already, and there is still plenty of space for […]
It’s Star Safari Time at Abrams Planetarium!
What do you get when you combine astronomy and zoology? A “Star Safari” – a collaborative public program presented by Abrams Planetarium and Potter Park Zoo staff. At first, it […]
Fall FALCONERS Session Registration Available
We are excited to announce the registration links for the next two FALCONERS events are now available. For our next event, we will be holding an evening experience with the […]
Potter Park Zoo Keeper’s Conservation Efforts Help Great Lakes Piping Plover
By Sarah Pechtel, Head Zoo Keeper For the last 9 years I have had the pleasure of participating in the Great Lakes Piping Plover captive rearing program – a joint effort […]
BIG Zoo Lesson and it’s BIG Impact
By Jill Garnett, Enrichment Coordinator and BIG Zoo Lesson Site Coordinator As the school year winds down I find myself reflecting on our BIG Zoo Lesson program’s record-setting 67 classes […]
It’s time for Zookambi Summer Camp!
Summer is here! And with summer comes… Zookambi Summer Camp! What better way to start your little one’s summer than with a week of fun at the zoo – playing, crafting, and […]
A student’s Michigan State University experience
By Cassandra Arrington, Grand Ledge High School Junior I am a student at Grand Ledge High School, but through Eaton RESA, I get to attend a class at Potter Park […]
Ask Mr. Dennis: Which Species are Impacted by Illegal Wildlife Trade?
By Education Curator Dennis Laidler Sadly, there are several species here at Potter Park Zoo whose wild populations are being severely impacted by the illegal wildlife trade such as black […]
Ask Mr. Dennis: How many baby animals will be born at the zoo this year?
By Education Curator Dennis Laidler This time of year we are often asked how many baby animals the zoo is expecting. Everyone loves to see baby animals at the zoo, […]
