April FALCONERS Event: Party for the Planet
FALCONERS “Party for the Planet” Potter Park Zoo is pleased to announce that our program for autistic learners and their families has been expanded to include children with other special needs. FALCONERS is designed to allow autistic or other special needs learners and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe […]
Session 1: FrogWatch USA Training at Potter Park Zoo
Become a FrogWatch Citizen Scientist! Potter Park Zoo is inviting Michigan residents to become volunteer citizen scientists and join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA. The program teaches volunteers how to identify frogs and toads by their breeding calls and help to gather data that supports a national network. This is a great program for […]
March FALCONERS Event: Keeping Animals SAFE
FALCONERS “Keeping Animals SAFE” Potter Park Zoo is pleased to announce that our program for autistic learners and their families has been expanded to include children with other special needs. FALCONERS is designed to allow autistic or other special needs learners and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe and […]
Session 2: FrogWatch USA Training at Potter Park Zoo
Become a FrogWatch Citizen Scientist! Potter Park Zoo is inviting Michigan residents to become volunteer citizen scientists and join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA. The program teaches volunteers how to identify frogs and toads by their breeding calls and help to gather data that supports a national network. This is a great program for […]
Session 3: FrogWatch USA Training at Potter Park Zoo
Become a FrogWatch Citizen Scientist! Potter Park Zoo is inviting Michigan residents to become volunteer citizen scientists and join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA. The program teaches volunteers how to identify frogs and toads by their breeding calls and help to gather data that supports a national network. This is a great program for […]
MSU Science Festival: An Evening of Awesome, Interactive Experiences
Come join our zoo staff and volunteers as we explore conservation and the natural world as a part of the MSU Science Festival Nights at the Museum series. This event is for all ages and is free admission! Lots of hands-on activities will allow you to: - view the microscopic world as a scientist - try […]
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 […]
