Zoo Nights #4 (21+)

What: Zoo Nights #4 When: Aug. 17, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo For our 21+ guests: Join us for Zoo Nights, Aug 17 from 5-8 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo. Indulge in a unique happy hour-style experience where all the food samples are included, as well as three drink tickets. […]

International Red Panda Day Celebration

Come celebrate Red Pandas Sunday, Sept. 17 at Potter Park Zoo! Volunteers will be on hand to answer all of your questions and guests can participate in fun family activities such as children’s crafts and a scavenger hunt. A number of animal enrichments will also occur – come join the fun!

World Rhino Day Celebration

What: World Rhino Day Celebration When: Sunday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Join us in celebrating the 14th annual World Rhino Day at Potter Park Zoo! Learn about rhinos at our conservation tables, play rhino-themed games, and see our resident black rhinos Doppsee and Phineus.

Ingham County Free Day 2023

Calling all Ingham County & Lansing City Residents! Join us for a day of FREE adventure at Potter Park Zoo on October 1, 2023! Zoo Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please note that parking fees still apply. To claim your FREE admission, simply bring your ID to verify Ingham County residency when purchasing tickets […]

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Tailgate With the Animals

Tailgate with the Animals Date and Time: Date: Sunday, October 1 Time: 1 PM - 3 PM Event Details: Description: Join us for an exciting enrichment day at Potter Park Zoo as we gear up for the BIG game between the Michigan State Spartans and the University of Michigan Wolverines! Our amazing animals will be […]

College Day – All College Students Enter FREE!

What: College Day (Free Admission ticket at the gate for College Students with valid college ID)  When: October 7, 2023, 9 a.m. – 5  p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Don’t miss free admission to Potter Park Zoo for students with current college ID! Please Note: Free admission for college students can not be reserved online and […]

Action For Cheetahs Conservation Talk

Join us for a captivating conservation talk! Discover the world of cheetahs and their incredible resilience with Mary Wykstra, a renowned expert on cheetahs and community development programs in Kenya since 2001. Save the date: Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Discovery Center Learn about cheetah adaptations and the hurdles they've conquered. Explore […]

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Boo at the Zoo, October 21 & 22

What: Boo at the Zoo When: October 21-22, 28-29 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Get Tickets Here Boo at the Zoo is back, and it’s spookier than ever! While we’re currently in Phase Three of our asphalt replacement project, we want to assure you that it won’t haunt your experience. […]