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 […]

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 […]

Hosting Purple Martins—They Need Us

You can register HERE Are you looking for an exciting and educational experience for the whole family? Look no further than Potter Park Zoo's upcoming presentation and workshop on Purple […]

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 […]