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  The farmyard has been a popular stop at the zoo and a link to encounter experiences over the years, offering visitors, especially children, closer contact with animals. These opportunities […]

The 2021 Potter Park Zoo Wildlife Calendar features stunning photographs of your favorite Potter Park Zoo animals captured by award-winning photographer Kaiti Chritz. Each calendar purchased is a donation to […]

Potter Park Zoo’s Wonderland of Lights has been a staple of the Lansing holiday scene for almost three decades. Thousands have braved the winter weather to enjoy the collection of […]

Gumbelina is a black-headed spider monkey that has resided at Potter Park Zoo for over 30 years. She has been a prominent member of the very active group that has […]

  Potter Park Zoo’s Bactrian camel Mackenzie was humanely euthanized Sunday due to advanced degenerative arthritis. Dr. Ronan Eustace, the zoo’s director of animal health, said efforts to manage Mackenzie’s […]

  This blog post reflects the personal journey of one of our Education Interns. Potter Park Zoo and the author respect the rights of every individual to make diet choices […]

Things were changing in the zoo world in the 1980s and also at Potter Park Zoo. The addition of an appealing group of penguins and their fresh, new exhibit provided […]

Potter Park Zoo announced the recent birth of two critically endangered cotton-top tamarins to parents Yuri and LG. This is the pair’s third litter at the zoo since 2018. Their […]

How can I make a difference? This is a question that goes through my mind often. In today’s world, there is a lot of negative news surrounding conservation, the environment, […]