Winter Gifts for the Animals: An Animal Enrichment Event
The season of gift giving is not over at the Potter Park Zoo! Join us as the animals receive special enrichment gifts on Saturday, January 12 from 1:00 to 3:00. p.m. Animal Enrichment Events are included in the regular admission price when you visit the zoo. These events are great for people of all ages […]
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!
