Pumpkinfest – Animal Enrichment Event
What happens if you give a pumpkin to a panda or a porcupine or a playful otter? See these and more at our 15th annual Pumpkinfest as we wrap up the Halloween season at the Zoo. Pumpkinfest is included in regular admission price on November 4. November 4 from 1:00-3:00 pm
FALCONERS “Being Different is Natural!”
Saturday November 17: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Our November event is going on the road in collaboration with the MSU Museum! Join us offsite as we explore the museum’s treasures together. There will be activities and crafts throughout the museum where we will learn about the fur trade, camouflage, invasive species, a scavenger hunt and more. After the event, […]
Wonderland of Lights (Thursdays through Sundays from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30)
Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays from 5pm to 8pm only from November 22 through December 30, 2018. Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on […]
Toys for Tots – Free Admission to Wonderland of Lights with Donation!
It’s our annual Toys drive and this year we’re stuffing a truck courtesy of Two Men and a Truck! On December 1st each person who brings in a new, unwrapped toy will be admitted to Wonderland of Lights for FREE. Join your friends at the zoo to make this our most successful Toys for Tots […]
Winter Wine & Stein*
Are you ready for this one of a kind WINTER casual after hours bash? Enjoy tastings of beer and wine and sample fabulous hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants as you listen to holiday tunes and meander through the zoo, featuring our holiday favorite Wonderland of Lights. Check back to see who's bringing the beverages and […]
Winter Gifts for the Animals: An Animal Enrichment Event
The season of gift giving is not over at the Potter Park Zoo! Join us as the animals receive special enrichment gifts on Saturday, January 12 from 1:00 to 3:00. p.m. Animal Enrichment Events are included in the regular admission price when you visit the zoo. These events are great for people of all ages […]
Public Conservation Talk: Michigan Birds & Bees
Join us on Wednesday March 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the Safari Room at Potter Park Zoo for an engaging discussion about “Birds and Bees”. Birds and bees are essential pollinators in our environment and they need our help! Come learn how you can help these amazing creatures! We will have two guest speakers, Cathie […]
March FALCONERS: Saving Animals from Extinction
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 and welcoming environment. There will be one sensory friendly event in Lansing, Michigan per month throughout 2019. April FALCONERS […]
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 […]
Session 2: 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 […]
