Party for the Planet 2022
What: Party for the Planet When: April 23, 2022, 12 - 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Celebrate Earth Day at the zoo! Party for the Planet is North America’s largest Earth Day celebration, with more than 120 zoos and aquariums across the country participating. Explore conservation issues with hands-on activities, information and demonstrations around […]
Potter Park Zoo Job Fair – 4/24
Are you looking for your first job, a post-retirement pastime, or just want a fun place to work? We want you on the Potter Park Zoo team! Join us Sunday, April 24 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo for an onsite interview with hiring managers for a variety of seasonal positions […]
Arbor Day Celebration
National Arbor Day is April 29, marking the 150th anniversary of this tree-tastic holiday! Potter Park Zoo will be celebrating from 9:30 a.m to 2 p.m. with activity and information tables presented by community partners and our fabulous PPZ volunteers. (activities included with admission). Learn about animals that live in the trees, how to identify […]
FrogWatch – 4/30
Potter Park Zoo is inviting Michigan residents to join FrogWatch and become volunteer citizen scientists! Amphibians are some of the most threatened animals on the planet and the anurans (frogs and toads) represent roughly 90 percent of all amphibian species. Their sensitivity to environmental change also makes them important indicators of environmental health, sparking numerous […]
FrogWatch – 5/7
Potter Park Zoo is inviting Michigan residents to join FrogWatch and become volunteer citizen scientists! Amphibians are some of the most threatened animals on the planet and the anurans (frogs and toads) represent roughly 90 percent of all amphibian species. Their sensitivity to environmental change also makes them important indicators of environmental health, sparking numerous […]
Mother’s Day – All Moms Enter Free!
What: Mother's Day Celebration When: May 8, 2022, 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 8. We can’t wait to see you here at the zoo!
Zoo Nights #1 (21+)
What: Zoo Nights #1 When: May 12, 2022, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo For our 21+ guests: Zoo Nights is a casual, happy hour style event that will feature tastes from local restaurants and beverage companies. Take the opportunity to see the zoo after-hours, visit with the animals, and enjoy yard […]
Trivia for Turtles
Calling all trivia fans – come test your skills for a good cause! Trivia for Turtles will occur May 26 at Potter Park Zoo, with live trivia, beverages and snacks, and a chance to compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. All guests will gain optional early access to the zoo starting at 5:30 […]
World Migratory Bird Day 2022
What: World Migratory Bird Day When: June 4, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Welcome spring! World Migratory Bird Day celebrates the seasonal migration of millions of birds from their southern wintering grounds back to North America. This year's theme is "Dim the Lights for Birds at Night", and focuses on the ways […]
Volunteer Recruitment Event
We’re looking for volunteer to help us create unforgettable experiences at the zoo! Join us for a special Zoo Volunteering Info Night – Tuesday, June 14, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo! Learn about the different opportunities available and get all your questions answered.Find out more on our website → https://potterparkzoo.org/be-a-volunteer/ Can't attend but still interested? Contact […]
