Events
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Zoo Nights, With Lights!
Join us at Potter Park Zoo Dec. 17, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Zoo Nights with Lights! Purchase tickets in advance by calling 517-342-2713 or in-person at our Discovery Center Front Desk. Get ready to bundle up and experience the magic of the season in a whole new way. This special evening, […]
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Night at a Living Museum
Unlock a world of wonder and discovery at our Living Museum! Join us Friday, April 10, 2026, from 5 – 8 p.m. for an evening of interactive experiences that will immerse you in the world of conservation and the natural world. Our hands-on activities are designed for guests of all ages to learn about the […]
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P.F. Chang’s Fundraiser for Potter Park Zoo
P.F. Chang's - Lansing 2425 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI, United StatesJoin us at P.F. Chang’s on Tuesday, April 21, and help support Potter Park Zoo! Enjoy your favorite P.F. Chang’s dishes, and 10% of the sales from orders mentioning the fundraiser, bringing in a flyer, or showing the staff a photo of the flyer (below) will be donated to support the zoo's community programming. Come […]
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Earth Day Celebration
Save the Date: Earth Day Celebration at Potter Park Zoo! Join us Wednesday, April 22 from noon–4 p.m. for our Earth Day Celebration at the zoo! Discover simple ways you can make a difference for wildlife and the planet through interactive activities and educational stations focused on sustainability and conservation. All activities are included with […]
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Arbor Day Celebration
Celebrate Arbor Day at Potter Park Zoo! Calling all tree lovers and nature enthusiasts! Join us Friday, April 24, 2026, for a day dedicated to celebrating the trees that sustain us and the wildlife that call them home. This event is included with standard zoo admission! What’s Happening? Interactive Conservation Stations – Learn about tree-dwelling […]
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Mother’s Day at the Zoo – Moms Get FREE Admission
What: Mother’s Day Celebration When: May 10, 2026, 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 10. We can’t wait to see you here at the zoo!
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Zoo Clues
ZOO CLUES TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! Zoo Clues invites 21+ guests to step into an adventure of clues and conservation after hours at Potter Park Zoo. Once the gates close, the zoo transforms into an immersive, escape-room–style experience where a series of puzzles and clues lead you through the zoo, guiding your journey from one location to the […]
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World Turtle Day Celebration
Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United StatesJoin Us for World Turtle Day at Potter Park Zoo! Celebrate World Turtle Day with us May 24 and dive into the amazing world of turtles! This event is included with standard zoo admission. What’s Happening? Education Stations – Discover fascinating turtle facts, from their unique adaptations to their vital role in ecosystems. Fun Activities […]
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Twilight Adventures
Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United StatesAs the sun sets, Potter Park Zoo comes alive with Twilight Adventures! From 6 - 9 p.m., explore the zoo with a themed scavenger hunt, make friendship bracelets, paint rocks for pollinators, play yard games, and enjoy s’mores by the fire. Along the way, discover simple ways to help animals and the planet because small […]
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Michigan Waterway Stewards River Cleanup
Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United StatesJoin Potter Park Zoo for a River Cleanup! When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Lansing River Trail (in front of Potter Park Zoo) Calling all nature lovers, conservationists, and community heroes! Help us protect local wildlife and keep our rivers clean by joining Potter Park Zoo’s River Cleanup Day. […]
