What are some examples of Enrichment? Provided below are a few videos taken by our staff at Potter Park Zoo that demonstrate different types of enrichment and how the animals may interact with them. Our meerkats enjoy engaging with a puzzle feeder. These feeders prolong the feeding time, as the animals must search […]
What is Enrichment? If you have ever visited a zoo, you may have encountered an animal engaging with enrichment or seen the aftermath of objects still in the enclosure, such as a tire or empty container. Essentially, enrichment is an object or stimuli that encourages an animal to engage in a natural behavior they would […]
Potter Park Zoo’s cotton-top tamarins Yuri and LG have given birth to two healthy babies – the pair’s fourth litter in four years. Their first litter was born October 2018, followed by another in June of 2019 and a third in November of 2020. With the new additions, the zoo’s cotton-top tamarin family group is […]
It’s not always easy to find the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life, so we’ve compiled the ultimate Potter Park Zoo gift guide with tons of options ranging from apparel, toys, home decor, plush toys, and more! Potter Park Zoo Membership – The Gift That Keeps on Giving! Are you looking […]
This year, the 4th of July was truly a celebration as we welcomed two female red panda cubs to Potter Park Zoo! This accomplishment could not have happened without the continued support of donors like you. As an Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited institution, Potter Park Zoo participates in the Red Panda Species Survival […]
You can help support Potter Park Zoo and its mission of inspiring conservation of animals and the natural world this winter season! Looking for a unique outing with family, friends, or the work team while celebrating the season? Sponsor a tree at the zoo! Enjoy an outing to the zoo by decorating your tree. Be […]
Potter Park Zoo is vaccinating animals who are believed to be most susceptible to COVID-19 with a vaccine developed for animal use and donated to the zoo by pharmaceutical company Zoetis. This vaccine has been authorized by the United State Department of Agriculture. The species that have shown to be most susceptible received the vaccine […]
If someone asked you to name a kind of butterfly, which species comes to mind first? Is it the monarch butterfly? Regal in its black, orange and white, the monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable insects in the world. In the fall, monarch butterflies make an amazing migration. It’s not some short little […]
Potter Park Zoo celebrated the birth of its first-ever black rhino calf Jaali, Dec. 25, 2019. This was a milestone event for Potter Park as Jaali is one of only a few black rhinos born in zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) each year. This is a testament to years of […]
In an ongoing effort to expand accessibility for all zoo guests, Potter Park Zoo has partnered with Able Eyes to provide virtual tours of their main indoor buildings. Ables Eyes’ ultimate goal is to make businesses and public venues more accessible for those with disabilities and/or anxieties and allow visitors to build familiarity and preparedness […]