Veterans Day – All Military and Their Families Get FREE Admission at the Gate
What: Veterans Day When: Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo In honor of those who serve, Potter Park Zoo is welcoming all veterans, military members, and their families into the zoo free of charge Thursday, Nov. 11. We hope to see you at the zoo!
27th Annual Wonderland of Lights
What: 27th Annual Wonderland of Lights When: Thursday through Sunday, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, November 20 - December 26 (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) Where: Potter Park Zoo Thousands of lights create an extraordinary holiday display at the 27th annual Wonderland of Lights! Take a stroll around the zoo, enjoy holiday […]
Toys for Tots at Wonderland of Lights
It’s our annual toy drive! Each person who brings in a new, unwrapped toy Dec. 4 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! Thousands of lights create an extraordinary holiday display at the 27th annual Wonderland […]
Zoo Nights (With Lights) (21+)
Bundle up and come out to our final Zoo Nights event of the year! This casual, happy hour-style event will feature holiday music and decór, and a variety of tastes from local restaurants and beverage companies. Take the opportunity to see the zoo after-hours, visit with the animals, and enjoy tasty treats under the glow […]
Ice Safari, Feb. 12-13
What: Ice Safari When: Feb. 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2022 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Visit the zoo and experience our Ice Safari! For four days only, a variety of animal ice carvings will be on display throughout the zoo. Conservation messaging attached to each sculpture will provide a […]
Ice Safari, Feb. 19-20
What: Ice Safari When: Feb. 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2022 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Visit the zoo and experience our Ice Safari! For four days only, a variety of animal ice carvings will be on display throughout the zoo. Conservation messaging attached to each sculpture will provide a […]
Potter Park Zoo Job Fair – 3/24
Are you looking for your first job, a post-retirement pastime, or just want a fun place to work? We want you on the Potter Park Zoo team! Join us Thursday, March 24 and Sunday, March 27 at Potter Park Zoo for an onsite interview with hiring managers for a variety of seasonal positions in customer service, […]
Potter Park Zoo Job Fair – 3/27
Are you looking for your first job, a post-retirement pastime, or just want a fun place to work? We want you on the Potter Park Zoo team! Join us Thursday, March 24 and Sunday, March 27 at Potter Park Zoo for an onsite interview with hiring managers for a variety of seasonal positions in customer service, […]
Saving Species with Potter Park Zoo
What: Saving Species with Potter Park Zoo - An MSU Science Festival featured event When: Friday, April 15, 5:00 - 8:00 PM Where: Potter Park Zoo 1301 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Lansing, MI 48912 Come out to the zoo Friday, April 15 from 5 - 8 p.m. and participate in our event, "Saving Species" as part […]
Party for the Planet 2022
What: Party for the Planet When: April 23, 2022, 12 - 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo 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 issues with hands-on activities, information and demonstrations around […]
