Wine & Stein
Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United StatesCelebrate the beginning of summer with a casual after hours bash at the zoo! Enjoy tastings of beer and wine and sample fabulous hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants as you listen to live music. And of course, all of our animal residents will be there! This event is for those 21-years-old or older. Advance ticket […]
International Migratory Bird Day & Be A Tourist in Your Own Town
Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United StatesGeneral Admission / Free with a "Be A Tourist" passport International Migratory Bird Day celebrates spring, and with it the return of millions of migratory birds to their breeding areas! We'll have stations set up to teach you about our areas migratory birds, and fun activities for the whole family. International Migratory Bird Day is […]
Creature Power!
Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United StatesAn Zookambi Event!
Puzzles, Piñatas, and Presents
What do you do when you’re bored to help keep you entertained? Animals get bored too, and we make sure all of our animals at the zoo get plenty of time to play! Come learn about enrichment that happens at Potter Park Zoo, make treats and toys for the animals, and watch them enjoy!
Zoo Brew Series 2017 – 1
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 offering their tasty brewed beverages and if you're hungry the zoo […]
Zoo Days
Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United StatesJoin this wonderful family-friendly event presented in part by Meijer! Play some soccer, sample great food and get your photo taken. Guests will also enjoy activities by community partners and opportunities to learn cool stuff about the animals from PPZ's docents - and of course, a popsicle on your way out!
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 […]
