Potter Park Zoo

*Postponed* Members Night 2020 - Member's Exclusive Event
2020-08-12 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
*Please note: this event has been postponed. Please check our website for up to date information*
Potter Park Zoo Members… Join us for the exclusive event Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 5 – 8 p.m.
We dedicate this night to you! This event is all about celebrating the contribution our members make to the future of the zoo.
This fun-filled evening will include:

Special Animal enrichments
Behind the scenes experiences
Kids activities
Dinner and more!

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 5 – 8 p.m.
Current Potter Park Zoo Members – Check your email the end of July for the member registration link!
Pre-registration is required, so we can plan appropriately for all the fun!
Not a Zoo Member Yet?
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a member, now is your chance to find out! Purchase a membership here! Member’s Night Admission includes the number of guests normally admitted under your membership. If you have others who want to join you… check out a special opportunity below.
Special Opportunities for non-members:
Those non-member attendees who purchase a ticket will have the opportunity to have their ticket total deducted from a membership purchase within two weeks after the event. Offer is valid through August 31, 2020
A limited number of non-member tickets are available to this unique event. Advance purchase online only. Tickets will be available soon!

Grandparent’s Day at the Zoo - All Grandparents Get FREE Admission at the Gate
2020-09-13 09:00 - 17:00
Grandmas and grandpas are the best. Join us in celebrating grandparents’ day by spending a day at the zoo!
All grandparents receive free admission ticket at the gate on September 13, 2020. We can’t wait to see you at the zoo!
Please Note: Free admission for grandparents is not available to be reserved online and can be obtained only at the admissions gate. All other members of your party are encouraged to purchase a timed-entry ticket online before arriving at the zoo.

Ingham County Free Day!
2020-10-03 09:00 - 17:00
Ingham County & Lansing City Residents will receive free admission to Potter Park Zoo on October 3, 2020!
The zoo will be open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. See you at this fun (FREE) event! Visitors will still be responsible for parking fees.

We highly recommend purchasing your General Admission timed entry tickets online.
To receive free admission online for Ingham County Free Days, guests will have to create an account in order for the address to be verified and receive free admission. Out of county residents are welcomed to come to the zoo this day, but will be charged regular admission rates.
Guests can purchase their tickets at the gate without reserving an arrival time, but we cannot guarantee admittance at the time of your arrival due to capacity limits. You may have to wait for the next available time window if the zoo is at maximum capacity when you arrive.
Please bring an ID to verify Ingham County residency for tickets purchased online or to receive your discount at the gate.

College Day - FREE Admission for College Students at the Gate
2020-10-04 09:00 - 17:00
If you have been directed to self-quarantine, including the addresses listed here, please do not visit the zoo until the quarantine is lifted.

College Day! (Free Admission ticket at the gate for College Students with valid college ID)
October 4, 2020: 9 – 5 p.m.
Don’t miss free admission to Potter Park Zoo for students with current college ID!
Please Note: Free admission for college students is not available to be reserved online and can be obtained only at the admissions gate. All other members of your party are encouraged to purchase a timed-entry ticket online before arriving at the zoo.
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Fall Zootacular: October 10 & 11
2020-10-10 09:00 - 2020-10-11 17:00
This year Potter Park Zoo is celebrating fall in a whole new way! Put on your best Halloween costumes and celebrate with the whole family at Potter Park Zoo!

Join family and friends for a socially distanced stroll through the zoo and enjoy the beautiful autumn colors and fall décor. See your favorite animals while in costume.
Boo in a bag! All of our candy stations have been combined into one treat bag, which will be handed out as guests exit the zoo.
Participate in unique no contact activities as you stroll through the one way path through the zoo (you may adventure around the zoo as many times as you’d like!)
Enjoy a fall favorite – cider & donuts for sale only during Fall Zoo-tacular weekends. Delicious Groovy donuts will be for sale, provided by Capital City Market!

Please note: “Fall Zootacular” does not include the activities that the zoo offered at Boo at the Zoo. No activity tickets will be available for purchase inside the zoo.

Event Details
Join us for Fall Zootacular from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on three different weekends!

October 10 & 11
October 17 & 18
October 24 & 25

Admission & Reserving Your Arrival Time

Reserving your arrival time online, including Premium & Deluxe Members, is highly recommended. Online reservations will be no cost and all guests will pay at the admissions gate. Please bring a confirmation of your arrival time to the admissions gate (digital copies on your phone are great!)

We expect to sell out on these days. We will accept walk ups at the gate when we are below our maximum occupancy. A wait time may be required for walk up admissions, but please know we will not be able to guarantee admission if the zoo is at capacity.
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Reserve Your Arrival Time for Fall Zootacular! (Admission to be paid at the gate)
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Ticket Availability Updates:

October 11, 2020 Coming Soon!
October 12, 2020 Coming Soon!
October 17, 2020 Coming Soon!
October 18, 2020 Coming Soon!
October 24, 2020 Coming Soon!
October 25, 2020 Coming Soon!

Admission Rates for Special Event

Ingham County Resident Adult – $7.00
Non-Resident Adult – $13.00
Ingham County Resident Senior (60+) – $5.00
Non-Resident Senior – $11.00
All Children (ages 3-12) – $5.00
All Children Under 3 – FREE
Deluxe & Premium Members – FREE

Become a member or upgrade your membership today for free admission to this event!
Please note: reciprocal zoo/aquarium member discounts do not apply to special fundraising events such Fall Zootacular, Boo at the Zoo or Wonderland of Lights.

Guidelines for Visiting the Zoo
Masks are required to enter the zoo, when indoors, and when within six feet of anyone outside of your household. Mobility devices and stroller rentals, membership sales, and the AniMall Gift Shop are located in an indoor area where masks are required. If you do not bring your mask with you, you will be asked to purchase one at admissions. Thank you for helping to keep the zoo a safe place for everyone!
Signs and paw prints have been placed throughout the zoo to guide guests in proper social distance. Please be patient at viewing areas and if all marked spaces are occupied, wait until a household exits the viewing area to take their place. All indoor animal viewing areas are closed.
Visit https://potterparkzoo.org/reopening-guidelines/ for more information before you visit!

Fall Zootacular: October 17 & 18
2020-10-17 09:00 - 2020-10-18 17:00
This year Potter Park Zoo is celebrating fall in a whole new way! Put on your best Halloween costumes and celebrate with the whole family at Potter Park Zoo!

Join family and friends for a socially distanced stroll through the zoo and enjoy the beautiful autumn colors and fall décor. See your favorite animals while in costume.
Boo in a bag! All of our candy stations have been combined into one treat bag, which will be handed out as guests exit the zoo.
Participate in unique no contact activities as you stroll through the one way path through the zoo (you may adventure around the zoo as many times as you’d like!)
Enjoy a fall favorite – cider & donuts for sale only during Fall Zoo-tacular weekends. Delicious Groovy donuts will be for sale, provided by Capital City Market!

Please note: “Fall Zootacular” does not include the activities that the zoo offered at Boo at the Zoo. No activity tickets will be available for purchase inside the zoo.

Event Details
Join us for Fall Zootacular from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on three different weekends!

October 10 & 11
October 17 & 18
October 24 & 25

Admission & Reserving Your Arrival Time

Reserving your arrival time online, including Premium & Deluxe Members, is highly recommended. Online reservations will be no cost and all guests will pay at the admissions gate. Please bring a confirmation of your arrival time to the admissions gate (digital copies on your phone are great!)

We expect to sell out on these days. We will accept walk ups at the gate when we are below our maximum occupancy. A wait time may be required for walk up admissions, but please know we will not be able to guarantee admission if the zoo is at capacity.

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Reserve Your Arrival Time for Fall Zootacular! (Admission to be paid at the gate)
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Admission Rates for Special Event

Ingham County Resident Adult – $7.00
Non-Resident Adult – $13.00
Ingham County Resident Senior (60+) – $5.00
Non-Resident Senior – $11.00
All Children (ages 3-12) – $5.00
All Children Under 3 – FREE
Deluxe & Premium Members – FREE

Become a member or upgrade your membership today for free admission to this event!
Please note: reciprocal zoo/aquarium member discounts do not apply to special fundraising events such Fall Zootacular, Boo at the Zoo or Wonderland of Lights.

Guidelines for Visiting the Zoo
Masks are required to enter the zoo, when indoors, and when within six feet of anyone outside of your household. Mobility devices and stroller rentals, membership sales, and the AniMall Gift Shop are located in an indoor area where masks are required. If you do not bring your mask with you, you will be asked to purchase one at admissions. Thank you for helping to keep the zoo a safe place for everyone!
Signs and paw prints have been placed throughout the zoo to guide guests in proper social distance. Please be patient at viewing areas and if all marked spaces are occupied, wait until a household exits the viewing area to take their place. All indoor animal viewing areas are closed.
Visit https://potterparkzoo.org/reopening-guidelines/ for more information before you visit!

Fall Zootacular: October 24 & 25
2020-10-24 12:00 - 2020-10-25 17:00

Veterans Day – All Military and Their Families Get FREE Admission at the Gate
2020-11-11 10:00 - 16:00
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 November 11, 2020. We’re open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.We hope to see you at the zoo!

Please Note: Free admission for veterans and their families is not available to be reserved online and can be obtained only at the admissions gate. All other members of your party are encouraged to purchase a timed-entry ticket online before arriving at the zoo.
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Paint with Us! Jaali the Black Rhino Fundraiser
2021-01-23 17:00 - 19:00
You’re invited!
What: Paint with Us: Jaali the black rhino calf fundraiser
When: Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 from 5 – 7 p.m. (EST)
Where: Virtual Live Zoom Event!
Come paint with us and wish Jaali a happy 1st birthday! Are you a Jaali super fan? Love creating art? Or simply want to have fun night in supporting Potter Park Zoo?
Join us for this one-of-a-kind virtual fundraiser as we paint Jaali the black rhino calf. Gather your friends, family, or co-workers in a safe, social distancing environment for this live virtual painting event. No experience is necessary! The Paint Your Poison artist will guide you step-by-step through creating your masterpiece.

Registration
Register for the event here!
Painting Kits Range from $40-$46 each. For questions or assistance registering, please contact Paint Your Poison at 517.220.0058 or at info@paintyourpoison.com

Part of the proceeds of each ticket will go toward supporting Potter Park Zoo and its mission of inspiring the conservation of animals and the natural world.
“In honor of Jaali’s first birthday, we wanted to celebrate with the community and provide an opportunity for everyone to enjoy a fun-filled evening while supporting the zoo” – Amy L. Morris Hall, Society Executive Director.

Ice Safari 2021
2021-02-20 10:00 - 2021-02-21 16:00
What: Ice Safari
When: Saturday, Feb. 20 & 21, 2021 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Potter Park Zoo
Visit the zoo and experience our Ice Safari! There will be animal ice carvings displayed throughout the zoo. The installations will be provided by Miller Ice Sculptures of Lansing. Tour unique art and learn about conservation efforts with messaging attached to each sculpture. Live carvings will also be featured in the Green Space Feb. 20.
Never visited the zoo in the winter? Many of our animals thrive in the cold, and will be out and about for you to observe – bald eagles, wolves, otters, Arctic foxes, and the snow leopard to name a few.
We would like to thank the following organizations for generously sponsoring our sculptures:
MSU Federal Credit Union
Chick-fil-A Lansing
Liberty Tax of Lansing
Berghorn Group
Potter Park Zoo Docent Volunteer Association
Outback Steakhouse, Okemos
Reservations
Make your reservation Feb.20 or Feb.21. Regular admission fees will be paid upon guest arrival.
Proceeds from this event will support Potter Park Zoo and its mission of inspiring the conservation of animals and the natural world.

Frogwatch 2021 - Session 1
2021-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Potter Park Zoo, Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, 48912, United States
Register for this session here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frogwatch-2021-session-1-tickets-146625967215
FrogWatch USA is the AZA’s citizen science program and it provides individuals, small groups and families opportunities to learn about the wetlands and amphibians native to mid-Michigan.
Interested in volunteering? All volunteers must attend a training class taught by Potter Park Zoo staff where you will learn to identify different species of native frogs and toads by their calls. We also ask that all FrogWatch volunteers commit to holding at least four listening sessions between April and August. Listening sessions occur after sunset but last for only five minutes. No prior knowledge of frog and toad calls is required.
For more information visit: https://www.aza.org/frogwatch.

Frogwatch 2021 - Session 2
2021-03-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Potter Park Zoo, Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, 48912, United States
Register for this session here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frogwatch-2021-session-2-tickets-146629549931
FrogWatch USA is the AZA’s citizen science program and it provides individuals, small groups and families opportunities to learn about the wetlands and amphibians native to mid-Michigan.
Interested in volunteering? All volunteers must attend a training class taught by Potter Park Zoo staff where you will learn to identify different species of native frogs and toads by their calls. We also ask that all FrogWatch volunteers commit to holding at least four listening sessions between April and August. Listening sessions occur after sunset but last for only five minutes. No prior knowledge of frog and toad calls is required.
For more information visit: https://www.aza.org/frogwatch.

Frogwatch 2021 - Session 3
2021-04-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Potter Park Zoo, Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, 48912, United States
FrogWatch USA is the AZA’s citizen science program and it provides individuals, small groups and families opportunities to learn about the wetlands and amphibians native to mid-Michigan.
Interested in volunteering? All volunteers must attend a training class taught by Potter Park Zoo staff where you will learn to identify different species of native frogs and toads by their calls. We also ask that all FrogWatch volunteers commit to holding at least four listening sessions between April and August. Listening sessions occur after sunset but last for only five minutes. No prior knowledge of frog and toad calls is required.
For more information visit: https://www.aza.org/frogwatch
Register for this session here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-frogwatch-2021-session-3-tickets-146630767573

Zoo Nights – #1
2021-05-13
What: Zoo Nights – #1
When: May 13, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Potter Park Zoo
*In accordance with the latest MDHHS order, masks are required at all times outside of designated eating areas. Thank you!
For our 21+ guests:
Zoo Nights is a casual, happy hour style event that will feature tastes from local restaurants and beverage companies. Take the opportunity to see the zoo after-hours, visit with the animals, and enjoy yard games with friends all while savoring tasty treats!
Zoo Nights will occur May 13, June 17, July 22, and August 26. Tickets are $15 for zoo member and $20 for non-members. Each guest will receive three drink tickets upon entry, with additional tickets available for purchase. Full size drinks and a cocktail crafted by Red Cedar Spirits will also be for sale.
Vendors will include :

Red Cedar Spirits
Ellison Brewery & Spirits
Chateau Chantal

Pizza House
Texas Roadhouse
Potter Park Zoo Catering

Purchase your tickets below: ⁠
https://ppzrectrac.ingham.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html?ccode=SUBZOONIGHTS
To find tickets, manually adjust the dates in the search window. Walk-ups are also encouraged!

World Migratory Bird Day
2021-06-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Potter Park Zoo, Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, 48912, United States
What: World Migratory Bird Day

When: June 5 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 from their southern wintering grounds back to North America! Fun, family-friendly interactive stations throughout the zoo will share the importance of migratory birds.

Zoo Nights – #2
2021-06-17
What: Zoo Nights – #2
When: June 17, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Potter Park Zoo
*Tickets for Zoo Nights #2 are currently sold out. A limited number will be reserved for walk-ups.
For our 21+ guests:
Zoo Nights is a casual, happy hour style event that will feature tastes from local restaurants and beverage companies. Take the opportunity to see the zoo after-hours, visit with the animals, and enjoy yard games with friends all while savoring tasty treats!
Zoo Nights will occur June 17, July 22 and August 26. Tickets are $15 for zoo member and $20 for non-members. Each guest will receive three drink tickets upon entry, with additional tickets available for purchase.
Vendors Include:
Red Cedar Spirits
Ellison Brewery & Spirits
Saugatuck Brewing
Cascade Winery
Sierra Rose Cider
Texas Roadhouse
Outback Steakhouse
Pizza House
McAlister’s Deli

Zoo Days
2021-07-06 - 2021-07-07
What: Zoo Days
When: July 6 & 7, 2021, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Potter Park Zoo
Tuesday July 6 and Wednesday July 7, enjoy admission to Potter Park Zoo for only $2! This family-friendly event will feature community partners with give-away items and take home activities. Of course, you can also pay a visit to our animal residents! Don’t forget to grab a complimentary popsicle on your way out!

Zoo Nights – #3
2021-07-22
What: Zoo Nights – #3
When: July 22, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Potter Park Zoo
For our 21+ guests:
Zoo Nights is a casual, happy hour style event that will feature tastes from local restaurants and beverage companies. Take the opportunity to see the zoo after-hours, visit with the animals, and enjoy yard games with friends all while savoring tasty treats!
Zoo Nights will occur July 22 and August 26. Tickets are $15 for zoo member and $20 for non-members. Each guest will receive three drink tickets upon entry, with additional tickets available for purchase. Vendors will include:
Pizza House
Texas Roadhouse
Red Cedar Spirits
Ellison Brewery & Spirits
Saugatuck Brewing
Founders Brewing Company
Purchase your tickets below: ⁠
https://ppzrectrac.ingham.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html?ccode=SUBZOONIGHTS
To find tickets, manually adjust the dates in the search window. There are 500 spots , and no additional tickets will be available after sold out.

Members Night
2021-08-18 17:00 - 20:00
This one of a kind event for Potter Park Zoo Members filled with animal education stations, kids activities, light meal (hotdog, chips, drink and a treat), keeper/animal care talks, plus more and of course our animal residents. This annual event celebrates the contribution members make to the future of the zoo.
JOIN THE FUN!
Become a Potter Park Zoo Member Now – HERE!
OR… if you want to see what this is all about first…
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR NON-MEMBERS!
If you have ever wondered what it’s like to be a Potter Park Zoo member, now is their chance to find out! For those attendees who purchase a ticket they will have the opportunity to have their ticket total deducted from a membership purchase within 2 weeks after the event. Offer is valid through August 31st, 2021.

CLICK HERE for non-member tickets.

A limited number of Non-Member tickets are available to this unique event. Advance purchase online only.

Sundown Safari Camping
2021-08-21 18:30 - 2021-08-22 09:30
Have you ever wanted to spend the night at the zoo? Now’s your chance! Potter Park Zoo is offering an opportunity for families and small groups to come experience the zoo after dark. On day of the event, arrive at the zoo by 6:30 p.m. so you have plenty of time to set up your tent and stay all the way until 9:30 am the next morning! If you need more time to set up, you can arrive as early as 6:00 p.m.
Campers will take a guided tour of the zoo, enjoy s’mores around the campfire, watch a movie outdoors, and sleep under the stars! A continental breakfast and zoo admission the next day are included. Participants must provide their own gear (tent, sleeping bags, etc), and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost:

$35 per person (non-member price)

$30 per person (member price)*
*To receive the member discount, log-in using the GREEN LOG-IN button in the upper right corner, after you click on the registration button below.

Questions? Contact the Education Department at 517-342-2713.

Click HERE to register!

(Last day to register is August 20, 2021 at 11:55 PM)

Cancellation Information:

If you need to cancel, please cancel (call 517-342-2713) at least 5 days in advance, so your spot may be offered to someone else. No-shows are ineligible for a refund.

Zoo Nights – #4
2021-08-26
For our 21+ guests:
Zoo Nights is a casual, happy hour style event that will feature tastes from local restaurants and beverage companies. Take the opportunity to see the zoo after-hours, visit with the animals, and enjoy yard games with friends all while savoring tasty treats!
Tickets are $15 for zoo member and $20 for non-members. Each guest will receive three drink tickets upon entry, with additional tickets available for purchase. Vendors will include:
Texas Roadhouse
Outback Steakhouse
McAlister’s Deli
Red Cedar Spirits
Ellison Brewery & Spirits
EagleMonk Pub and Brewery
Sierra Rose Cider
Purchase your tickets below: ⁠
https://ppzrectrac.ingham.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html?ccode=SUBZOONIGHTS
To find tickets, manually adjust the dates in the search window. There are 500 spots , and no additional tickets will be available after sold out.

Grandparent’s Day at the Zoo – All Grandparents Get FREE Admission at the Gate
2021-09-12 09:00 - 17:00
All grandparents receive free admission ticket at the gate on September 13, 2020. We can’t wait to see you at the zoo!

Red Panda Paint Party!
2021-09-17 17:00 - 20:00
Tickets to this fundraiser are $49.95. Seating is Limited. SIGN UP at www.paintyourpoison.com/events/red-panda
In honor and celebration of Red Panda Day, Sept. 18, Paint Your Poison and the Potter Park Zoological Society are hosting a fun red panda puzzle-painting party! Here is what the night will include:

• EXCLUSIVE access to the zoo before and after the painting session.
• Paint a puzzle painting starts at 6pm – includes locally designed wood puzzle and everything you need to paint with plus expert instruction.
• Light snacks and refreshments provided.
• Themed Trivia.
• Door prizes.
• Q & A with the experts at the zoo.

Come celebrate red pandas in-person or with your kit at home! Part of the proceeds raised by the Society will be donated to the Red Panda Network. For the in-person event, space is limited to 50 participants and masks will be required while indoors. We paint from 6pm to 7pm. Guests will also have the opportunity to walk the zoo before and after the event.
Can’t make the event? You are able purchase and ship the puzzle kit straight to your home! Purchase the take-home kit at www.paintyourpoison.com/shop/redpandapuzzle. No experience is necessary to participate in this fundraiser. We encourage you to be creative with your puzzle! Learn more about Red Panda Day at Potter Park Zoo at https://potterparkzoo.org/event/red-panda-day/.

Red Panda Day
2021-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Potter Park Zoo, Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, 48912, United States
Come celebrate Red Pandas Saturday, Sept. 18 at Potter Park Zoo! Volunteers will be on hand to answer all of your questions, and guests can participate in fun family activities such as children’s crafts and a scavenger hunt. A number of animal enrichments are also scheduled – come join the fun!

Lion Enrichment – 11 a.m.
Rhino Enrichment – 12 p.m.
Binturong & Kangaroo Enrichment – 1 p.m.
Red Panda Enrichment and Keeper Talk – 2 p.m.

Ingham County Free Day
2021-09-25 09:00 - 17:00
Ingham County & Lansing City Residents will receive free admission to Potter Park Zoo on Sept. 25, 2020!
The zoo will be open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. See you at this fun (FREE) event! Visitors will still be responsible for parking fees.
Please bring an ID to verify Ingham County residency for tickets purchased online or to receive your discount at the gate.

World Rhino Day
2021-09-25 10:00 - 16:00
What: World Rhino Day
When: Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Potter Park Zoo

Join us in celebrating the 12th annual World Rhino Day at Potter Park Zoo! Learn about rhinos at our conservation tables, play rhino themed games, and see our resident black rhinos Doppsee, Jaali, and Phineus.

Keepers will be providing rhino enrichment at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. You don’t want to miss this event!
*Event included with regular admission*

Jaali's Going Away Party
2021-09-29 08:00 - 17:00
What: Jaali‘s Going–Away Party
When: Oct. 2 – 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Potter Park Zoo
Since his birth in 2019, Jaali has inspired staff and visitors, brought notoriety to rhino conservation, and solidified himself as a Lansing icon. Now, it’s time for the next chapter in his story. To celebrate Jaali’s time at Potter Park and wish him well at his new home in California, we’re hosting a going-away party the weekend of Oct. 2-3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit educations stations, sign a special farewell banner, and check out unique rhino enrichments occurring at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Don’t miss this final chance to see Lansing’s favorite black rhino in action!
Read more: https://potterparkzoo.org/jaali-farewell-party/

College Day – FREE Admission for College Students at the Gate
2021-10-03 09:00 - 17:00
College Day! (Free Admission ticket at the gate for College Students with valid college ID)
October 3, 2021: 9 – 5 p.m.
Don’t miss free admission to Potter Park Zoo for students with current college ID!
Please Note: Free admission for college students is not available to be reserved online and can be obtained only at the admissions gate.

Fall Zoo-tacular
2021-10-09 09:00 - 2021-10-24 17:00
What: Fall Zoo-tacular
When: October 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Potter Park Zoo

Get ready for an event full of colors, costumes, candy, and more! Gather the family, put on your best Halloween getup, and join us for this seasonal stroll through Potter Park. Beautiful autumn colors and decor will accompany you as you visit all of your favorite animals.
Fall Zoo-tacular will also include:

– Activities provided by community partners

– Candy stations

– A straw maze

Additional activities may be available for purchase based on weather and staffing.

RESERVE YOUR FALL ZOO-TACULAR SPOT HERE

ZooOOoo Nights
2021-10-21 17:00 - 20:00
ZooOOoo Nights is a casual, happy hour style event with a Halloween twist that will feature tastes from local restaurants and beverage companies. Take the opportunity to see the zoo after-hours, visit with the animals, and enjoy yard games with friends all while savoring tasty treats! Have some extra fun and wear your costume!
Tickets are $15 for zoo member and $20 for non-members. Each guest will receive three drink tickets upon entry, with additional tickets available for purchase. Vendors will include:
Texas Roadhouse
Outback Steakhouse
Red Cedar Spirits
Saugatuck Brewing
Sierra Rose Cider
Purchase your tickets here
