Animal Enrichment Event: Winter Gifts for the Animals
Rescheduled to Saturday, February 29, 2020 1 to 3 p.m. What are the animals at the zoo up to after the holidays? See what the animals do when they receive special gifts in boxes. Lots of fun for the family! Enrichment events are included with regular admission price. It's a great time to see the […]
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 […]
*CANCELLED* FALCONERS Sensory Friendly Event: “Sense”-sational Zoo!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This event has been cancelled. Please read our blog for updates! 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 […]
*Cancelled* Session 2: FrogWatch USA Training at Potter Park Zoo
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This event has been cancelled. Please read our blog for updates! 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 […]
*Cancelled* Session 3: FrogWatch USA Training at Potter Park Zoo
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This event has been cancelled. Please read our blog for updates! 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 […]
*Canceled* MSU Science Festival Event: Night at a Living Museum
*This event has been canceled* An Evening of Awesome, Interactive Experiences at a Living Museum! Friday, April 17 - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Explore conservation and the natural world as a part of the MSU Science Festival Nights at the Museum series. Explore the zoo at twilight, when we are not normally open to the […]
*Canceled* Party for the Planet
This event has been canceled. Thank you for your understanding and support! April 26, 1:00-3:00 (included with regular admission price) In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the animals will be in action reacting to paper-mache creations designed by Haslett’s Murphy Elementary fifth graders. Expect opportunities for natural behaviors like foraging and ripping. Animal […]
*CANCELED* Wine & Stein 2020
*Please Note: This Event Has Been Canceled for 2020* We’re having our annual 21+ and over spring bash and you’re invited! Come stroll around the zoo after hours while enjoying three live musical acts, tasty alcoholic beverage samples, and hors d'oeuvres from Michigan breweries, wineries, and restaurants. This year we're revamping our Wine & Stein […]
*Canceled* World Migratory Bird Day & Be A Tourist in Your Own Town
*Please Note: This Event Has Been Canceled for 2020* Welcome spring! World Migratory Bird Day celebrates the seasonal migration of millions of birds from their southern wintering grounds back to North America! Fun, family-friendly interactive stations throughout the zoo will share the importance of migratory birds. Activities provided by Potter Park Zoo and our partners […]
Father’s Day at the Zoo – Dads Get FREE Admission
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Zoo! All dads will receive FREE admission to Potter Park Zoo on June 21! Farmyard EdVentures, Wings Down Under, Bungee Jump, Train and Pony rides are open for the season. We can’t wait to see you here at the zoo!
