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 […]
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Potter Park Zoo celebrates the birth of a Red Panda cub
Potter Park Zoo’s red panda, Maliha, gave birth to a cub on July 5, 2025. The cub is the fifth litter of mother Maliha and father Deagan-Reid as part of […]
Great Lakes Piping Plover Comeback!
Great Lakes Piping Plover Comeback! One of the most inspiring conservation stories in Michigan is the recovery of the Great Lakes piping plover. Piping plovers are small migratory birds found […]
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 […]
Pollinator Power: Celebrating the tiny heroes of our ecosystem
Did you know that nearly 1,000 plant species grown for human use require pollination each year? This includes apples, tomatoes, and almonds, just to name a few! Pollinators are […]
Friday the 13th at the Zoo!
At Potter Park Zoo, we love every chance to look at nature through a new lens. This Friday the 13th, we’re taking a tour around the park while exploring which […]
Celebrating National Zoo and Aquarium Month
June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month – a celebration of zoos and aquariums as leaders in conservation, education and connecting people with nature. Behind the scenes, zoos and aquariums […]
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, […]
The Kirtland’s Warbler: A Rare Bird’s Fight for Survival and What You Can Do to Help
By Marie Benner Imagine walking through your backyard and spotting one of the rarest songbirds in the United States – the Kirtland’s warbler. The Kirtland’s warbler is a striking bird […]
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 […]
