Vet Med Jr.
Love animals? Want to be a vet or vet tech? Join us for a week of fun animal health activities! You’ll get to use real surgical equipment and learn some of the many tasks that veterinarians have to do all the time! We might even get to take a peek at a real veterinarian at […]
Hide and Seek
Did you know animals play hide and seek too? It’s time to explore how animals hide from danger and how they find a delicious snack. Sharpen your eyes and learn about predators and prey as we play Hide and Seek along with the animal kingdom.
Zoo Brew – 2
Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United StatesZoo Brew is the best music venue in town! With three musical acts each night, food, beverages and animals... Who else has that?! Settle in at a picnic table or bring a blanket to kick back on the lawn and listen to the tunes provided by local musical acts. Lansing Brewing Company will be on-site […]
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 […]
Members Night
Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United StatesA 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 StatesIt'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! […]
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 […]
Tailgate with the animals
Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United StatesJoin 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 StatesLansing & 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.
Boo at the Zoo! Weekend 1
Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United StatesOctober 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 […]
