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: An Evening of Awesome, Interactive Experiences

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 is free admission!  Lots of hands-on activities will allow you to: - view the microscopic world as a scientist - try […]

Party for the Planet: Animal Enrichment Event

Celebrate Earth Day! From 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm explore conservation issues with hands-on artifacts, information, and demonstrations around the zoo. What can you do to help the planet? Experience the wonder of wildlife in action as our Potter Park Zoo animals break into paper-mache creations custom made for us by Haslett’s Murphy Elementary fifth […]

Mother’s Day at the Zoo – Moms Get FREE Admission

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Zoo! All moms will receive FREE admission to Potter Park Zoo on May 13! 🌺 Farmyard EdVentures, Wings Down under, Bungee Jump and Pony rides will tentatively open Mother's Day 2018. We can't wait to see you here at the zoo!

Wine & Stein*

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 […]

May FALCONERS: “Springing Into Summer”

Saturday May 19: 8:00 AM-11:00 AM *Registration Required FALCONERS is designed to allow children of all ages with unique challenges such as autism or specific needs and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe and welcoming environment. There will be one event per month throughout 2018. The May event’s theme […]

June FALCONERS: Nature Play

Scheduled Events FALCONERS “Nature Play” Saturday June 23: 8:00 AM-11:00 AM The June event’s theme is “Nature Play”! Activity stations will be set-up throughout the zoo and participants can visit them at their own pace. We will have fun playing and learning in nature! From games, to animal pose yoga, to a Nature Play stewardship […]

World Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day celebrates spring with the return of millions of migratory birds to their breeding areas! We'll have stations set up to teach you about our areas migratory birds, and fun activities for the whole family. International Migratory Bird Day is celebrated in conjunction with GLCVB's "Be A Tourist In Your Own Town." […]

June FALCONERS “Nature Play”

Saturday June 23: 8:00 AM-11:00 AM FALCONERS is designed to allow children of all ages with unique challenges or specific needs and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe and welcoming environment. There will be one event per month throughout 2018. The June event’s theme is “Nature Play”! Activity stations […]