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 […]
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 […]
Boo at the Zoo, October 14 & 15
What: Boo at the Zoo When: October 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Price: Become a Deluxe or Premium Member today to enjoy FREE admission to this exciting event and unlock a world of exclusive benefits! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Standard admission rates apply for […]
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 […]
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. […]
World Lemur Day Celebration
World Lemur Day Extravaganza! Mark your calendars for October 27, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - it's Lemur Time! Get ready for an afternoon of high-flying excitement as our lemurs swing, leap, and play with special enrichment activities. Explore the jungle of knowledge at our Conservation Tables, where you can learn all about these captivating creatures […]
Boo at the Zoo, October 28 & 29
What: Boo at the Zoo When: October: 28-29 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Price: Become a Deluxe or Premium Member today to enjoy FREE admission to this exciting event and unlock a world of exclusive benefits! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Standard admission rates apply for basic members […]
Veterans Day – Veterans & Family Enter FREE
What: Veterans Day When: Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo In honor of those who serve, Potter Park Zoo is welcoming all veterans, military members, and their families into the zoo free of charge on Saturday, Nov. 11. We hope to see you at the zoo!