Boo at the Zoo – Oct. 29, 2017

Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United States

12 - 5 p.m., October 29 **Traffic alert to all attending Boo at the Zoo - we believe the exit from US-127 S to 496 W toward downtown Lansing (exit 77) will be close on Saturday, Oct. 28. Please plan for an alternate route to the zoo! Little ghouls and boys will enjoy an afternoon […]

Pumpkinfest

Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United States

See how the animals celebrate the fall season! This fun-filled family event gives animals and spectators a special treat as the animals explore, play and finally eat their annual pumpkin treats. Throughout the day animal caretakers will give selected residents palate-pleasing treats as part of the Zoo’s enrichment program, which is designed to stimulate natural behaviors […]

Wonderland of Lights

Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United States

Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday displays at the 23rd annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for the kids to enjoy. Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 17 through Dec. 31. NEW: We've added dates for Wonderland […]

$5 – $7

Toys for Tots

Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United States

It's our annual Toys drive, and this year we're stuffing a truck courtesy of Two Men and a Truck! Join your friends at the zoo to make this our most successful Toys for Tots night yet! On December 2nd, each person who brings in a new, unwrapped toy will be admitted to Wonderland of Lights […]

each person who brings in a new, unwrapped toy will be admitted to Wonderland of Lights for FREE.

Winter Wine & Stein

Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United States

You love wining and steining in the summer! Now, celebrate the wintery season with our WINTER casual after hours bash at the zoo! Enjoy tastings of craft beer and wine and sample fabulous hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants as you listen to holiday tunes and meander through the zoo, featuring our holiday favorite Wonderland of […]

Conservation Talk: Working Dogs for Conservation

Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United States

Join us Thursday January, 25th at 6 p.m. in the Safari Room at Potter Park Zoo for a conservation talk featuring Working Dogs for Conservation (WD4C), in collaboration with the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy and the Institute for Rare Mammal Studies in Michigan. Pete Coppolillo PhD, Executive Director of Working Dogs for Conservation from Montana, will […]

Donation Recommended

FALCONERS “Around the World”

FALCONERS “Around the World” Potter Park Zoo is pleased to announce that our program for autistic learners and their families has been expanded to include children with other special needs. FALCONERS is designed to allow autistic or other special needs learners and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe and […]

FALCONERS “Star Safari

Potter Park Zoo is pleased to announce that our program for autistic learners and their families has been expanded to include children with other special needs. FALCONERS is designed to allow autistic or other special needs learners and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe and welcoming environment. There will […]

Conservation Talk: Snow Leopard Research in Tian Shan Mountains

Please join us Wednesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. in the Safari Room at the zoo to hear zoo and wildlife veterinarian Dr. Ric Berlinski share his adventures while doing Snow Leopard research in the wild! As a member of Panthera's snow leopard project in Krygzstan, Dr. Berlinski has spent the last three years exploring […]

Free

April FALCONERS Event: Party for the Planet

FALCONERS “Party for the Planet” Potter Park Zoo is pleased to announce that our program for autistic learners and their families has been expanded to include children with other special needs. FALCONERS is designed to allow autistic or other special needs learners and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe […]