What if your backyard could become a haven for butterflies, bees, birds, and beyond? Thanks to our partnership with the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium and their conservation initiative, Wild Toledo, […]
When you visit Potter Park Zoo, you might see a Blanding’s turtle basking in the sun or a Patagonian mara (also known as a cavy) darting across its habitat. What […]
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 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 […]
