Name: Grandparents’ Day – FREE admission for grandparents
Start: 2025-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-07T23:59:59-04:00

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Month

July 2025
July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Zoo Nights

For our 21+ guests: Zoo Nights is where casual meets captivating! This adult-exclusive extravaganza boasts delectable sample delights from nearby eateries and drinks from local breweries, wineries, and more. Explore […]
July 26 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Canceled Twilight Adventures

CANCELLED DUE TO PREDICTED INCLEMENT WEATHER. Join us for August Twilight Adventures! Experience a magical evening at Potter Park Zoo during our Twilight Adventures! Join us for an adventure-filled night […]
August 2025
August 8 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm

10th Annual Bowling for Rhinos

Pins & Pints East Lansing 2120 E Saginaw Hwy, East Lansing, United States

Join Potter Park Zoo American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) for the 10th annual Bowling for Rhinos event! Join Zookeepers in an evening of bowling, silent auction, food, fun, & […]

$28 – $175
August 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Twilight Adventures

Experience a magical evening at Potter Park Zoo during our Twilight Adventures! Join us for an adventure-filled night from 6-9 p.m. as you embark on a scavenger hunt, following clues […]
August 13 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Members Night

Join us Aug. 13 from 5 – 8 p.m. for a one-of-a-kind evening filled with education stations, fun kid’s activities, and more! As a special treat, enjoy a light meal […]
August 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Zoo Nights

For our 21+ guests: Zoo Nights is where casual meets captivating! This adult-exclusive extravaganza boasts delectable sample delights from nearby eateries and drinks from local breweries, wineries, and more. Explore […]
September 2025
September 1 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

25 Years of Speed & Survival

Spotted: An un-fur-gettable event you won’t want to miss! 🐆Join us for a captivating conservation talk! Discover the world of cheetahs and their incredible resilience with Mary Wykstra, a renowned […]

Free
September 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Twilight Adventures

Experience a magical evening at Potter Park Zoo during our Twilight Adventures! Join us for an adventure-filled night from 6-9 p.m. as you embark on a scavenger hunt, following clues […]
September 6 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wild About Our Community

What: Wild About Our Community When: Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Price: Included with general admission Included with general admission, this special event celebrates the diversity of […]
September 7

Grandparents’ Day – FREE admission for grandparents

In celebration of grandparents and everything they do, all grandparents will get into the zoo FREE on September 8, 2024. We can’t wait to see you at the zoo! What: […]