Potter Park Zoo is pleased to welcome MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) as the inaugural donor to the Zoo’s new Species Sponsorship campaign. Species Sponsorships allow donors to support the […]
*Submissions for the 2026 calendar are now closed* Calling all photography enthusiasts! We’re excited to announce our photo contest is returning for our 2026 calendar and we want YOU to […]
Starting Monday, June 23, the entrance to Potter Park Zoo on S. Pennsylvania Ave will have a detour for guests. The northbound lanes of Pennsylvania Ave will be closed at […]
UPDATE: As of June 5, all pathways are open and animals will be back on exhibit if they were taken off during water main work. To ensure reliable water service, […]
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 is happy to announce the birth of a female eastern bongo calf, a critically endangered member of the antelope family. Born Dec. 10 to first-time parents Zahara and Moose, this birth […]
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact on the animals you love. Potter Park Zoo is dedicated to inspiring conservation of animals and […]
Dear Friends of Potter Park Zoo, As we approach the end of another incredible year at Potter Park Zoo, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude […]
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 packed with unique, animal-inspired gifts […]
After sixteen years of standing tall and welcoming millions of visitors, the zoo’s entrance sign is ready for a well-deserved retirement. Originally installed in March of 2008, we will say goodbye to […]
