Sundown Safari Camping
Have you ever wanted to spend the night at the zoo? Now's your chance! Potter Park Zoo is offering an opportunity for families and small groups to come experience the zoo after dark. On August 11, arrive to the zoo at 6 p.m. and stay all the way until 9: 30 a.m. the next morning! Campers will take […]
Zoo Brew: Country Night
Potter Park Zoo is excited to continue our Zoo Brew series with Country Night at the zoo! 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 a picnic table while you […]
World Rhino Day
To celebrate the 9th annual World Rhino Day we're offering incredible behind-the-scenes tours for guests to see our black rhino exhibit first hand! Zookeepers will guide you into the exhibit holding area and show you the work that goes into the care and preservation of these amazing animals. You might even get a chance to […]
College Day at Potter Park Zoo (free admission!)
All college students get free admission to the zoo with a valid student identification card! (including any children of the student). Don't miss the exciting enrichment event on the same day! Between 1 and 3 p.m. the animals will be having a pre-celebration to kick off the excitement of the BIG game between the Michigan […]
Tailgate with the Animals – Animal Enrichment Event
This isn’t your typical tailgate. It’s the Zoo’s animals receiving football-themed treats and making choices that will “predict“ the outcome of October’s Michigan vs. Michigan State football game. Wear your team’s colors and catch the fun from 1 - 3 p.m.! Animal Enrichment Events are the best time to see the animals being active. This […]
Ingham County Free Day
Lansing & Ingham County residents receive free admission to Potter Park Zoo on Saturday, October 6, 2018 to see our nearly 600 animals and over 160 species. We can’t wait to see everyone! NOTE: Visitors will still be responsible for parking fees.
2018 Michigan Bat Festival
2018 Michigan Bat Festival, Michigan DNR Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 - 5 p.m. We're excited to be hosting Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan Bat Festival 2018! Explore the uniqueness of bats with hands-on games and activities, discover ways you can help bats in your own backyard, and see live bats and find out […]
Boo at the Zoo : October 13-14
Join us for Boo at the Zoo on three different weekends this year! October 13-14 October 20-21 October 27-28 Activities from 12 - 5 p.m. each day *This event will have an exclusive gate for online purchase ticket holders and deluxe/premium members. Online tickets available now! --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boo-at-the-zoo-2018-tickets-50234384396 Little ghouls and boys will enjoy an […]
FALCONERS “Boo at the Zoo”
October 19: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM For our October activity, we will be hosting a very special evening of Boo at the Zoo, our annual family friendly Halloween event! It will take place Friday October 19 from 5:00-7:30 PM. The zoo will be closed to the public at this time, so you can enjoy many aspects […]
Boo at the Zoo: October 20-21
Join us for Boo at the Zoo on three different weekends this year! October 13-14 October 20-21 October 27-28 Activities from 12 - 5 p.m. each day *This event will have an exclusive gate for online purchase ticket holders and deluxe/premium members. Online tickets available now! --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boo-at-the-zoo-2018-tickets-50234384396 Little ghouls and boys will enjoy an […]
