April FALCONERS: Party for the Planet
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. Safe and welcoming environment with sensory friendly activities. There will be one sensory friendly event in […]
Party for the Planet
Come join the party! From 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm we will be hosting a combined celebration for Earth Day, Endangered Species Day and World Oceans Day. This year’s theme is Spring into Action. Explore conservation issues with hands-on activities, information and demonstrations around the zoo. What can you do to help the planet? Participate […]
Mother’s Day at the Zoo- Mothers Get FREE Admission
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Zoo! All moms will receive FREE admission to Potter Park Zoo on May 12! 🌺 Farmyard EdVentures, Wings Down under, Bungee Jump and Pony rides will tentatively open Mother’s Day 2019. We can’t wait to see you here at the zoo!
Wine & Stein 2019
Are you ready for this one of a kind casual after hours bash? Wine & Stein features beer and wine samplings from select Michigan breweries and wineries, fabulous hors d’oeuvre samplings from Lansing restaurants, live music and exclusive access to see Potter Park Zoo’s animals after hours. Eat, drink and celebrate spring with the animals while you […]
World Migratory Bird Day/Be a Tourist in Your Town
World Migratory Bird Day celebrates spring with the return of millions of migratory birds to their breeding areas! The zoo partners with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fenner Nature Conservancy and several other organizations to provide interactive stations throughout the zoo to teach you about the importance of migratory […]
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 16! 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!
FALCONERS “Nature Play”
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. […]
July FALCONERS: Water, Water Everywhere!
July 20: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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 […]
August FALCONERS: What’s for Lunch?
August 24: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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 […]
Fourth of July at the Zoo: Military Receive Free Admission!
Happy Independence Day! The zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all to enjoy! This year we'd like to say thank you by offering free admission to Potter Park Zoo to all United States Military. Standard admission rates for the rest of your party: Resident Adult – $6.00 Non-Resident […]
