32nd Annual Wonderland of Lights
Get Ready to Be Dazzled: Potter Park Zoo’s 32nd Annual Wonderland of Lights! 
When: Thursday–Sunday, 5 – 8 p.m., Nov. 23 – Dec. 23 (Closed Thanksgiving) Where: Potter […]
Toys for Tots at Wonderland of Lights
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer and brighten a child’s holiday season! Join us for our annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive on Dec. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at […]
Conservation Talk With Paul Buzzard
Join Us for a Conservation Talk with Paul Buzzard! Date: Tuesday, Dec. 3 Time: Noon – 1 p.m. Location: Potter Park Zoo Admission: Free Leap into the world of snow […]
Zoo Nights, with Lights
*Update* Zoo Nights with Lights is SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. We truly appreciate your incredible support and can't wait to see you for a magical […]
Night at a Living Museum
Unlock a world of wonder and discovery at our Living Museum! Join us Friday, April 11 from 5 - 8 p.m. for an evening of interactive experiences that will immerse […]
Party for the Planet
Party for the Planet at Potter Park Zoo! 
Join us on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for Party for the Planet, North America’s largest Earth Day celebration! More than 120 […]
Arbor Day Celebration
Celebrate Arbor Day at Potter Park Zoo! Calling all tree lovers and nature enthusiasts! Join us Friday, April 25, 2025, for a day dedicated to celebrating the trees that […]
Zoo Nights
For our 21+ guests: Zoo Nights is where casual meets captivating! This adult-exclusive extravaganza boasts delectable delights from nearby eateries and drinks from local breweries and wineries. Explore the zoo […]
World Turtle Day Celebration
Join Us for World Turtle Day at Potter Park Zoo! 
Celebrate World Turtle Day with us May 23 and dive into the amazing world of turtles! This event is […]
Michigan Waterway Stewards River Cleanup
Join Potter Park Zoo for a River Cleanup! 
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 9 a.m. – Noon 
Where: Lansing River Trail (in front of Potter Park Zoo) […]
