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 […]
Father’s Day at the Zoo – Dads Get FREE Admission
Celebrate Father's Day at the Zoo! All dads will receive FREE admission to Potter Park Zoo on June 17! Farmyard EdVentures, Wings Down Under, Bungee Jump, Train and Pony rides are open for the season. We can't wait to see you here at the zoo!
Zoo Brew: Retro Night
Potter Park Zoo is so excited to kick off our Zoo Brew 2018 series with a night of 80's music from Starfarm! Zoo Brew is the best live music venue in town! Enjoy Lansing Brewing beverages and a cook-out dinner with exclusive after hours access to the zoo. Kick back on a blanket or at […]
Zoo Days
Enjoy Admission to Potter Park Zoo for only $1 with voucher on Tuesday July 10 and Wednesday, July 11! Join us for this wonderful family-friendly event presented in part by Meijer! We’ll have a variety of games and activities offered by our community partners, free Meijer give-aways, and of course you can pay a visit […]
