Boo at the Zoo: October 26-27
Join us for Boo at the Zoo on three different weekends this year! October 12-13 October 19-20 October 26-27 Activities from 12 – 5 p.m. each day Little ghouls and boys will enjoy an afternoon of spooktacular fun! There will be tons of activities for everyone to enjoy. We encourage all kids (big and small!) […]
Veterans Day – All Military and Their Families Get FREE Admission
Thank you to all of our veterans and military members! We're offering free admission to all military AND their families this Veteran's Day. We hope to see you at the zoo!
25th Annual Wonderland of Lights
Wonderland of Lights is open Thursdays through Sundays from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Nov. 22 through Dec. 29, 2019. *Please note - Wonderland of Lights will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. The regular schedule will continue Nov. 29* Thousands of lights create extraordinary holiday lights displays at the 25th annual Wonderland of […]
Toys for Tots at Wonderland of Lights
It’s our annual toy drive and this year we’re stuffing a truck courtesy of Two Men and a Truck! Each person who brings in a new, unwrapped toy Dec. 7 will be admitted to Wonderland of Lights for FREE. Join your friends at the zoo to make this our most successful Toys for Tots night yet! December […]
FALCONERS Sensory Friendly Wonderland of Lights
FALCONERS is designed to allow children or adults of all ages with special needs and unique challenges (such as autism or developmental disabilities) and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe, welcoming and sensory friendly environment. There will be one sensory friendly event in Lansing, Michigan per month throughout […]
Falconers Sensory Friendly Event: Star Safari at Abrams Planetarium
FALCONERS is designed to allow children or adults of all ages with special needs and unique challenges (such as autism or developmental disabilities) and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe, welcoming and sensory friendly environment. There will be one sensory friendly event in Lansing, Michigan per month throughout 2020. […]
Animal Enrichment Event: Tailgate for the Animals
Don't miss it! College Day is the same day! (free admission to college students with valid college ID) Animal Enrichment Event: Tailgate for the Animals (Open to all and free with admission!) October 4, 2020, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. It’s time for some fun with the upcoming MSU vs UM football game. See the animals […]
Animal Enrichment Event: Winter Gifts for the Animals
Rescheduled to Saturday, February 29, 2020 1 to 3 p.m. What are the animals at the zoo up to after the holidays? See what the animals do when they receive special gifts in boxes. Lots of fun for the family! Enrichment events are included with regular admission price. It's a great time to see the […]
Session 1: FrogWatch USA Training at Potter Park Zoo
Become a FrogWatch Citizen Scientist! Potter Park Zoo is inviting Michigan residents to become volunteer citizen scientists and join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA. The program teaches volunteers how to identify frogs and toads by their breeding calls and help to gather data that supports a national network. This is a great program for […]
*CANCELLED* FALCONERS Sensory Friendly Event: “Sense”-sational Zoo!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This event has been cancelled. Please read our blog for updates! FALCONERS is designed to allow children or adults of all ages with special needs and unique challenges (such as autism or developmental disabilities) and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe, welcoming and sensory friendly environment. There […]
