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 […]
Boo at the Zoo: October 12-13
Join us for Boo at the Zoo on three different weekends this year! October 12-13 October 19-20 October 26-27 Activities from 12 – 5 p.m. each day Little ghouls and boys will enjoy an afternoon of spooktacular fun! There will be tons of activities for everyone to enjoy. We encourage all kids (big and small!) […]
FALCONERS Special Boo at the Zoo
*Registration Required for This Event* 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, […]
Boo at the Zoo: October 19-20
Join us for Boo at the Zoo on three different weekends this year! October 12-13 October 19-20 October 26-27 Activities from 12 – 5 p.m. each day Little ghouls and boys will enjoy an afternoon of spooktacular fun! There will be tons of activities for everyone to enjoy. We encourage all kids (big and small!) […]
Boo at the Zoo: October 26-27
Join us for Boo at the Zoo on three different weekends this year! October 12-13 October 19-20 October 26-27 Activities from 12 – 5 p.m. each day Little ghouls and boys will enjoy an afternoon of spooktacular fun! There will be tons of activities for everyone to enjoy. We encourage all kids (big and small!) […]
Veterans Day – All Military and Their Families Get FREE Admission
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. We hope to see you at the zoo!
25th Annual Wonderland of Lights
Wonderland of Lights is open Thursdays through Sundays from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Nov. 22 through Dec. 29, 2019. *Please note - Wonderland of Lights will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. The regular schedule will continue Nov. 29* Thousands of lights create extraordinary holiday lights displays at the 25th annual Wonderland of […]
Toys for Tots at Wonderland of Lights
It’s our annual toy drive and this year we’re stuffing a truck courtesy of Two Men and a Truck! Each person who brings in a new, unwrapped toy Dec. 7 will be admitted to Wonderland of Lights for FREE. Join your friends at the zoo to make this our most successful Toys for Tots night yet! December […]
