Potter Park Zoo’s FALCONERS Program Celebrates 10th Year
Potter Park Zoo held its first FALCONERS program in January 2016. The program invited families from the mid-Michigan area with children on the autism spectrum to visit the zoo in […]
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Grow Wild With Us: A Native Plant Partnership with the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
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, […]
Behind the Scenes of Species Survival: Conservation by Collaboration
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 […]
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 Launches New Species Sponsorship with Inaugural Support from MSUFCU and Lansing SAVE
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 […]
Potter Park Zoo’s Photo Contest Returns!
*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 […]
Zoo entrance detour starting June 23
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 […]
Water main replacement project
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, […]
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 […]
Critically Endangered Eastern Bongo Calf Born at Potter Park Zoo
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 […]
