Events
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Boo at the Zoo
Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October! This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo transforms into a captivating realm filled with vibrant fall colors, […]
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Boo at the Zoo
Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October! This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo transforms into a captivating realm filled with vibrant fall colors, […]
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Wonderland of Lights
Get Ready to Be Dazzled: Potter Park Zoo’s 33rd Annual Wonderland of Lights! Purchase Tickets at the Admission's Gate when you arrive! ✨ When: Thursday–Sunday, 5–8 p.m., Nov 22 – Dec. 23 (while the zoo is open during the day, Wonderland of Lights is closed on Thanksgiving in the evening), plus Monday, Dec. 22, and […]
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Toys for Tots Night at Wonderland of Lights
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer and brighten a child’s holiday season! Join us for our annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive on Dec. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo. All you need to do is bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate, and as a thank-you, you’ll receive FREE admission to Wonderland of Lights that evening. This is a […]
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Zoo Nights, With Lights!
Join us at Potter Park Zoo Dec. 17, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Zoo Nights with Lights! Purchase tickets in advance by calling 517-342-2713 or in-person at our Discovery Center Front Desk. Get ready to bundle up and experience the magic of the season in a whole new way. This special evening, […]
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Night at a Living Museum
Unlock a world of wonder and discovery at our Living Museum! Join us Friday, April 10, 2026, from 5 – 8 p.m. for an evening of interactive experiences that will immerse you in the world of conservation and the natural world. Our hands-on activities are designed for guests of all ages to learn about the […]
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P.F. Chang’s Fundraiser for Potter Park Zoo
P.F. Chang's - Lansing 2425 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI, United StatesJoin us at P.F. Chang’s on Tuesday, April 21, and help support Potter Park Zoo! Enjoy your favorite P.F. Chang’s dishes, and 10% of the sales from orders mentioning the fundraiser, bringing in a flyer, or showing the staff a photo of the flyer (below) will be donated to support the zoo's community programming. Come […]
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Earth Day Celebration
Save the Date: Earth Day Celebration at Potter Park Zoo! Join us Wednesday, April 22 from noon–4 p.m. for our Earth Day Celebration at the zoo! Discover simple ways you can make a difference for wildlife and the planet through interactive activities and educational stations focused on sustainability and conservation. All activities are included with […]
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Arbor Day Celebration
Celebrate Arbor Day at Potter Park Zoo! Calling all tree lovers and nature enthusiasts! Join us Friday, April 24, 2026, for a day dedicated to celebrating the trees that sustain us and the wildlife that call them home. This event is included with standard zoo admission! What’s Happening? Interactive Conservation Stations – Learn about tree-dwelling […]
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Mother’s Day at the Zoo – Moms Get FREE Admission
What: Mother’s Day Celebration When: May 10, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Potter Park Zoo. All moms will receive FREE admission Sunday, May 10. We can’t wait to see you here at the zoo!
