Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Giant Anteater
Potter Park Zoo is pleased to announce a new resident. Wayne, a male giant anteater, came to Lansing from San Francisco Zoo in California and is now on exhibit. “The […]
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Potter Park Zoo Earns Prestigious AZA Accreditation
Lansing, Michigan – The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) announced that the Potter Park Zoo was once again accredited by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Potter Park Zoo has been […]
Eight Things You Might Not Know About Magellanic Penguins
By Amber Tuttle, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society 1. The exhibit at the zoo has a pool that is six feet deep and has six nest boxes. The current […]
Bowling For Rhinos is Coming Soon!
The Potter Park Zoo American Association of Zoo Keepers chapter is holding their fourth annual Bowling for Rhinos event, generously sponsored by Visions of Wildlife, Friday, Aug. 4 from 6 […]
It’s Time for Sundown Safari Family Camping!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the zoo? Well, now’s your chance to find out! The Potter Park Zoological Society Education Department […]
Supporting Sustainable Palm Oil
By Mariah Fasczcewski, Education Intern Potter Park Zoological Society Palm oil, a vegetable oil derived from palm fruit and used as an ingredient in many foods, beauty products and soaps, […]
Potter Park Zoo Supports Nursing Mothers
Potter Park Zoo cares about nursing/breastfeeding mothers and we will ensure clean, comfortable, private accommodations are provided. Those needing a secure space for nursing or pumping are asked to speak […]
Please Consider an End of Year Gift
The Potter Park Zoo team would like to thank all of you for helping us make monumental strides in 2016. We continue to improve in animal care, new exhibit builds, […]
Staff Highlight – Rick Parker
Serving Smiles to Every Visitor Rick Parker has seen a lot of changes at Potter Park Zoo since he started as a seasonal employee in 1981 and began working full […]
Robert Bell – Volunteer Superstar
Volunteering 16 years and still going strong Robert Bell is a Potter Park Zoo “Volunteer Superstar.” In his 16 year tenure as a volunteer he has handed out more than […]
