Zoo Days! (July 9 & 10)
Enjoy admission to Potter Park Zoo for only $1 with a voucher Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10! Join us for this wonderful family-friendly event presented in part by Meijer! We’ll have a variety of games and activities offered by our community partners, free Meijer give-aways, and of course you can pay a visit to the […]
Animal Enrichment Event – Just Chillin’ with the Animals
*POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY, JULY 21 DUE TO EXTREME HEAT* How do our Zoo animals keep their cool during the heat of summer? Think ice, sprinklers, and picnics. We'll have special themed enrichments for the animals and we invite you to join us and see what the animals do with them! Animal Enrichment Events are included […]
6th Annual Bowling for Rhinos
Come on out to City Limits East for a fun night of bowling for a good cause! We are raising money for rhino conservation. The event is August 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and City Limits East. Tickets are $32 (individual) and include a T-shirt if you buy before July 12. (UPDATE: Early Bird Registration […]
Sundown Safari Camping
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 August 10, arrive at the zoo at 6 p.m. and stay all the way until 9: 30 a.m. the next morning! […]
Member’s Night 2019
August 14, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. This one of a kind event is all about our members and if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a member, now is your chance to find out! You’re invited to a fun-filled evening of animal enrichments, behind the scenes experiences, kids activities, dinner and more. This […]
Enrichment Event: Day of the Cotton Top Tamarin
The Day of the Cotton Top Tamarin is a national holiday in Colombia, where the cotton top tamarins are found. On that day everyone is invited to celebrate and show their support for conservation conservation. We have a fascinating family of cotton top tamarins, including mom, dad, offspring born in October 2018 and a pair […]
Public Conservation Talk: Cheetah Conservation
Join us for a public conservation talk about cheetah conservation! This event is FREE but donations are always welcome! Join us for an incredible chance to see Mary Wykstra, Action For Cheetahs Director, talk about a decade of cheetah conservation in Kenya. Action for Cheetah's mission is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through […]
Grandparent’s Day at the Zoo- All Grandparents Get FREE Admission
Join us in celebrating grandparents day by spending a day at the zoo! All grandparents receive free admission to the zoo on September 8, 2019.
Red Panda Day Celebration
Come celebrate red pandas! Whether you are already a fan or you don’t know much about them (or even what they are), this is your chance to learn more. A zookeeper and docents will be on hand to share information about the red pandas’ special adaptations, their care in the zoo, and what’s being done […]
FALCONERS Special Boo at the Zoo
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, welcoming and sensory friendly environment. There will be one sensory friendly event in Lansing, Michigan per month throughout 2019. […]
