Night at a Living Museum

Unlock a world of wonder and discovery at our Living Museum! Join us on Friday, April 7th from 5:00  to 8:00 pm for an evening of interactive experiences that will […]

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Earth Day BioBlitz Exploration

Embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and join our community of citizen scientists for a guided walk along the River Trail. Using smartphones and iNaturalist, we'll work together to […]

Party for the Planet 2023

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 […]

Arbor Day Celebration

National Arbor Day is April 28, marking the 151st anniversary of this tree-tastic holiday! Potter Park Zoo will be celebrating from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with activity and information […]

Zoo Nights #1 (21+)

What: Zoo Nights #1 When: May 11, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo For our 21+ guests: Zoo Nights is a casual, happy hour-style event that […]

Mother’s Day – All Moms Enter Free!

What: Mother’s Day Celebration When: May 14, 2023, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Potter Park Zoo. All moms will receive FREE […]

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World Migratory Bird Day 2023

What: World Migratory Bird Day When: June 3, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Welcome spring! World Migratory Bird Day celebrates the seasonal migration of millions of birds […]

Zoo Nights #2 (21+)

What: Zoo Nights #2 When: June 15, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo For our 21+ guests: Zoo Nights is a casual, happy hour-style event that […]

Fathers Day – All Dads Get Free Admission!

What: Father’s Day When: June 18, 2023, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Celebrate Father’s Day at the Zoo! All dads will receive FREE admission to Potter […]

Sundown Safari Camping

What: Sundown Safari Camping When: June 24, 6:30 p.m. – June 25, 9:30 a.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Have you ever wanted to spend the night at the zoo? Now’s […]