Arbor Day Celebration
Attention all tree enthusiasts! Potter Park Zoo invites you to celebrate National Arbor Day on Friday, April 26. Join us for an exciting and educational day filled with activities. Explore interactive conservation stations located throughout the zoo, where you can discover fascinating facts about animals that call trees their home, learn to identify various tree […]
Party for the Planet 2024
Celebrate Earth Day at the zoo! Party for the Planet is North America’s largest Earth Day celebration, with more than 120 zoos and aquariums across the country participating. Explore conservation issues with hands-on activities, information, and demonstrations around the zoo. What can you do to help the planet? Party for the Planet is included in […]
World Migratory Bird Day
What: World Migratory Bird Day When: May 11, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Welcome spring! World Migratory Bird Day celebrates the seasonal migration of millions of birds from their southern wintering grounds back to North America. Visit the zoo on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to participate […]
Mother’s Day – All Moms Enter Free!
What: Mother’s Day Celebration When: May 12, 2024, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Potter Park Zoo. All moms will receive FREE admission Sunday, May 12. We can’t wait to see you here at the zoo!
Diversity Day
What: Diversity Day When: May 18 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Price: Included with general admission Discover the richness of our community at Diversity Day! Included with general admission, this special event celebrates the diversity of our community. Join us at the zoo for a unique experience featuring local food establishments and service organizations […]
Wild About Our Rivers- Potter Park Zoo River Clean-Up
We’re calling all nature enthusiasts, conservationists and animal lovers to join us for an exciting event at Potter Park Zoo. June 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., we’ll be hosting a river cleanup along the Lansing River Trail in front of the park. This is your chance to make a difference in your community and […]
Twilight Adventures
Experience a magical evening at Potter Park Zoo during our Twilight Adventures! Join us for an adventure-filled night from 6 to 9 p.m. as you embark on a self-guided tour, follow clues along the way, and learn from our conservation education stations. Engage in fun games and activities under the stars while enjoying delicious s'mores […]
Zoo Nights
For our 21+ guests: Zoo Nights is a casual, happy hour-style event that will feature tastes from local restaurants and beverage companies. Take the opportunity to see the zoo after-hours, visit with the animals, and enjoy yard games with friends all while savoring tasty treats! *All the food samples are included as well as three […]
Twilight Adventures
Experience a magical evening at Potter Park Zoo during our Twilight Adventures! Join us for an adventure-filled night from 6 to 9 p.m. as you embark on a self-guided tour, follow clues along the way, and learn from our conservation education stations. Engage in fun games and activities under the stars while enjoying delicious s’mores […]
Zoo Days 2024
What: Zoo Days When: July 9 & 10, 2024, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Get ready for Zoo Days! Mark your calendars and make sure not to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to visit the zoo for just $2, plus enjoy free parking! There’s so much fun in store for […]
