World Migratory Bird Day 2023
What: World Migratory Bird Day When: June 3, 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 water and its significance for migratory birds. Visit the zoo this Saturday, […]
Zoo Nights #2 (21+)
What: Zoo Nights #2 When: June 15, 2023, 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 games […]
Fathers Day – All Dads Get Free Admission!
What: Father’s Day When: June 18, 2023, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Celebrate Father’s Day at the Zoo! All dads will receive FREE admission to Potter Park on June 18! We hope to see you at the zoo!
Sundown Safari Camping
What: Sundown Safari Camping When: June 24, 6:30 p.m. – June 25, 9:30 a.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Have you ever wanted to spend the night at the zoo? Now’s your chance! Potter Park Zoo is offering an opportunity for families and small groups to experience the zoo after dark. The cost is $40 per […]
4th of July: Military Members Receive Free Admission!
Happy Independence Day! The zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all to enjoy! This year we’d like to say thank you by offering free admission to Potter Park Zoo to all United States Military. Standard admission rates for the rest of your party. We can’t wait to see you […]
Wild About Our Rivers- Potter Park Zoo River Clean-Up
We're calling all nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and animal lovers to join us for an exciting event at Potter Park Zoo. July 8, 9 a.m. - Noon, we'll be hosting a river cleanup along the Lansing River Trail in front of the park. This is your chance to make a difference in your community and help […]
Zoo Days 2023
What: Zoo Days When: July 11 & 12, 2023, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Get ready for Zoo Days! Mark your calendars and make sure not to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to visit the zoo for just $2, plus enjoy free parking! There's so much fun in store for […]
Sundown Safari Camping
What: Sundown Safari Camping When: Jul. 14, 6:30 p.m. – Jul. 15, 9:30 a.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Have you ever wanted to spend the night at the zoo? Now’s your chance! Potter Park Zoo is offering an opportunity for families and small groups to experience the zoo after dark. The cost is $40 per […]
Just Chillin’ with the Animals – Enrichment Event
How do our Zoo animals keep their cool during the heat of summer? Think ice, sprinklers, and picnics. We’ll have special themed enrichments for the animals and we invite you to join us and see what the animals do with them! Animal Enrichment Events are included in the regular admission price when you visit the […]
Zoo Nights #3 (21+)
What: Zoo Nights #3 When: July 20, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo For our 21+ guests: Join us for Zoo Nights, July 20 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. […]
