Winter Gifts Enrichment

Winter Gifts Enrichment Sunday, Jan. 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. There are still some gifts to open at the zoo. Join us for the delivery and see the animals […]

Ice Safari, Feb. 11-12

What: Ice Safari When: Feb. 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2022 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Visit the zoo and experience our Ice Safari! For […]

Ice Safari, Feb. 18-19

What: Ice Safari When: Feb. 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2022 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Visit the zoo and experience our Ice Safari! For […]

FrogWatch 3/19

Potter Park Zoo is calling on Michigan residents to join its FrogWatch program as volunteer citizen scientists to help conserve the state's frog and toad population. Amphibians, particularly anurans like frogs and toads, are some of the most threatened animals in the world, and are vital indicators of environmental health due to their sensitivity to environmental changes. As citizen scientists, volunteers will learn about amphibian biology and wetland habitats, and how to identify local frogs and toads by their behavior and mating calls. Their observations will be recorded in a national database, which will help researchers to better understand the geographic distribution and causes of decline of frog and toad populations. The program is open to everyone, and families with children are also welcome. To participate, volunteers must attend one of the two training sessions offered by Potter Park Zoo and commit to monitoring a wetland site over multiple evenings throughout the breeding season from February to August.

Free

FrogWatch 3/25

Potter Park Zoo is inviting Michigan residents to join FrogWatch and become volunteer citizen scientists! Amphibians are some of the most threatened animals on the planet and the anurans (frogs […]

Free

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 […]

Free

EGGS-travaganza Enrichment Event

What: EGGS-travaganza Enrichment Event When: Saturday, April 8, 1 – 3 PM Where: Potter Park Zoo Price: Included with admission Get ready to experience an egg-citing adventure at Potter Park Zoo's […]

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 […]

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 […]