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. […]
World Rhino Day
Join us in celebrating the 10th annual World Rhino Day at Potter Park Zoo! Did you know there are only 35 Javan rhinos left in the wild? Or in 2017 there were 1,028 rhinos poached in South Africa alone? The threat of extinction is alarming as these animals are disappearing due to intense poaching. Join […]
September FALCONERS: Sundown Safari Camping
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. FALCONERS Sundown […]
Ingham County FREE Day
Ingham County residents will receive free admission to Potter Park Zoo on September 29. We'll be open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please bring an ID with proof of Ingham County residency. See you at this fun (FREE) event! NOTE: Visitors will still be responsible for parking fees.
College Day
College Day All college students get free admission to the zoo with a valid student identification card! (including any children of the student). Don’t miss the exciting enrichment event on the same day! Between 1 and 3 p.m. the animals will be having a pre-celebration to kick off the excitement of the BIG game between […]
Animal Enrichment Event: Tailgate with the Animals
Tailgate with the Animals This isn’t your typical tailgate. It’s the Zoo’s animals receiving football-themed treats and making choices that will “predict“ the outcome of the BIG Michigan vs. Michigan State football game. Wear your team’s colors and catch the fun from 1 – 3 p.m.! Animal Enrichment Events are the best time to see […]
