Sundown Safari Family Camping

Spend the night at the zoo! You may have heard about the great overnight experiences available to groups of 18 or more at Potter Park Zoo, but did you know that we offer families and small groups the opportunity to spend the night in the zoo too? Join us August 5 for a special camp […]

$30 – $35

Members Night

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

A fun-filled evening of animal enrichment and experiences, music, food and much more is set for Wednesday, August 9 at Potter Park Zoo. The annual event celebrates the contribution members make to the future of the zoo. Activities include a raffle, food, face painting, train rides, 15% off in the Zoovenier Gift Shop, a table […]

Zoo Brew – 3

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

It's our last Zoo Brew of 2017! Enjoy beer and food while meandering through the zoo listening to live music, enjoying the animals and supporting Potter Park Zoo! Events like Zoo Brew raise essential funds to support the education and conservation mission of Potter Park Zoo. Zoo Brew is the best music venue in town! […]

$5 – $10

World Rhino Day

To celebrate the 8th annual World Rhino Day, we're offering special tours and a behind-the-scenes look at our black rhino exhibit. 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 meet one […]

$5 – $10

Tailgate with the animals

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

Join in an exciting enrichment day at Potter Park Zoo! The animals will be having a pre-celebration to kick off the excitement of the BIG game between the Michigan State Spartans and the University of Michigan Wolverines. The animals will be making their prediction on the outcomes of the game, based on their enrichment choices. […]

Ingham County Free Day

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

Lansing & Ingham County residents will receive free admission to Potter Park Zoo to view our more than 600 animals and over 160 species on display for guests at Potter Park Zoo. See you at this fun (and FREE!) event! NOTE: Visitors will still be responsible for parking fees.

See you at this fun (and FREE!) event! NOTE: Visitors will still be responsible for parking fees.

Boo at the Zoo! Weekend 1

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

October 14   October 15    Each day from 12 - 5 p.m.   Little ghouls and boys will enjoy an afternoon of spooktacular fun! There will be tons of activities for everyone to enjoy, including: - A straw maze - Candy stations - Activities provided by community partners We encourage all kids (big and […]

Boo at the Zoo – Oct. 21, 2017

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

October 21  12 - 5 p.m.   Little ghouls and boys will enjoy an afternoon of spooktacular fun! There will be tons of activities for everyone to enjoy, including: - A straw maze - Candy stations - Activities provided by community partners We encourage all kids (big and small!) to come dressed in their spookiest, […]

Boo at the Zoo – Oct. 22, 2017

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

October 22, 12 - 5 p.m. Little ghouls and boys will enjoy an afternoon of spooktacular fun! There will be tons of activities for everyone to enjoy, including: - A straw maze - Candy stations - Activities provided by community partners We encourage all kids (big and small!) to come dressed in their spookiest, scariest, […]

Boo at the Zoo – Oct. 28, 2017

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

October 28  Each day from 12 – 5 p.m. **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 […]