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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

March FALCONERS Event: Keeping Animals SAFE

FALCONERS “Keeping Animals SAFE” 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 […]

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!