Public Conservation Talk: Michigan Birds & Bees

Join us on Wednesday March 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the Safari Room at Potter Park Zoo for an engaging discussion about “Birds and Bees”. Birds and bees are essential pollinators in our environment and they need our help! Come learn how you can help these amazing creatures! We will have two guest speakers, Cathie […]

March FALCONERS: Saving Animals from Extinction

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. There will be one sensory friendly event in Lansing, Michigan per month throughout 2019. April FALCONERS […]

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 […]

Session 2: 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 […]

Session 3: 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 […]

MSU Science Festival: Night at a Living Museum

Come join our zoo staff and volunteers as we explore conservation and the natural world as a part of the MSU Science Festival Nights at the Museum series. This event is for all ages and admission is free!  Lots of hands-on activities will allow you to: – view the microscopic world as a scientist – try […]

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 […]