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 […]

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.