Help Potter Park Zoo Name River Otter Pups!
Otter Naming Contest Vote for your favorite otter names! Make a special donation to the Potter Park Zoological Society with your vote(s) for the zoo’s two male otter pups. Every […]
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Otter “Pup-date” — Growth and Development
It’s been just over two months since Nkeke, Potter Park Zoo’s female river otter, delivered two healthy otter pups. Since early February, the pups have grown quickly, reaching several important […]
Earth Day Craft: Make Your Own Toilet Paper Tube Binoculars!
This is a fun and easy craft, and a great way to reuse empty toilet paper tubes! While they don’t actually magnify, they do narrow the field of […]
Birding Part 1: Become a Birder in Your Own Backyard
Fun Fact: Did you know the study of birds is called Ornithology? Birds come in all colors and sizes and make a variety of sounds. The best way to learn more is […]
Black Rhinos at Potter Park Zoo Are Making a World-Wide Impact Through Research
Hunting and poaching of black rhinoceros have resulted in one of the most dramatic population declines, with wild black rhinoceros populations decreasing by more than 95% between 1960-1995 (IUCN […]
Spring Update from Potter Park Zoo
The Potter Park Zoo and the Potter Park Zoological Society families are wishing you well during these challenging times. We wanted to extend our gratitude for your commitment to the […]
Potter Park Zoo Hosts Facebook Coloring Page Art Contest
For the next ten days, we will be posting one animal coloring sheet per day to our Facebook page. We encourage you or your kids to color the page and […]
UPDATED: Potter Park Zoo Covid-19 Statement
Updated June 6, 2020: We know our guests are excited to visit the zoo, and we’re excited to welcome people back when we are able to do so. As the […]
Become a Citizen Scientist: 2020 FrogWatch Training Sessions at Potter Park Zoo
Amphibians are some of the most threatened animals on the planet, and the anurans (frogs and toads) represent roughly 90% of all amphibian species. They serve an important role in […]
Two Otter Pups Born to Nkeke and Miles at Potter Park Zoo!
North American river otter Nkeke is a new mom following the birth of two pups Sunday, Feb. 9 at Potter Park Zoo. Animal care staff was prepared for the […]
