College Day – FREE Admission for College Students at the Gate

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 […]

Fall Zootacular: October 10 & 11

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 […]

Fall Zootacular: October 17 & 18

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 […]

Fall Zootacular: October 24 & 25

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 […]

Veterans Day – All Military and Their Families Get FREE Admission at the Gate

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 […]

Paint with Us! Jaali the Black Rhino Fundraiser

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 […]

Ice Safari 2021

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 […]

Frogwatch 2021 – Session 1

Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, 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 […]

Frogwatch 2021 – Session 2

Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, 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 […]

Frogwatch 2021 – Session 3

Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, 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 […]