Sundown Safari Camping

What: Sundown Safari Camping When: June 25, 6:30 p.m. - June 26, 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 come experience the zoo after dark. The cost is $40 […]

4th of July: Military Members Enter Free

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. Can’t wait to see you at […]

Zoo Days 2022

What: Zoo Days When: July 12 & 13, 2022, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Tuesday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 13, enjoy admission to Potter Park Zoo for only $2! This family-friendly event will feature  community partners with give-away items and take home activities. Of course, you can also pay a […]

Zoo Nights #3 (21+)

What: Zoo Nights #3 When: July 21, 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 […]

Sundown Safari Camping

What: Sundown Safari Camping When: July 30, 6:30 p.m. - July 31, 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 come experience the zoo after dark. Campers will take a […]

Sundown Safari Camping

What: Sundown Safari Camping When: Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m. - Aug.7, 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 come experience the zoo after dark. The cost is $40 per […]

Members Night 2022

This one of a kind event for Potter Park Zoo members is filled with animal education stations, kids activities, keeper/animal care talks, and more! A light meal (hotdog, chips, drink and a treat) is also included. This annual event celebrates the contribution members make to the future of the zoo. JOIN THE FUN!  Member RSVP is […]

Zoo Nights #4 (21+)

What: Zoo Nights #4 When: Aug. 18, 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 […]

7th Annual Bowling for Rhinos Fundraiser

What: Bowling for Rhinos Fundraiser When: Friday, August 19, 6:30 - 9 PM Where: City Limits East, 2120 East Saginaw Highway, East Lansing, MI 48823   This is Potter Park Zoo's AAZK 7th Annual Bowling for Rhinos event, back after a two-year Covid break. Zookeepers from around the United States and Canada donate their time and skills […]

$150

Just Chillin’ Enrichment Event

Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, United States

What: Just Chillin' Enrichment Event When: Saturday, August 20, 1 - 3 PM Where: Potter Park Zoo Price: Included with admission How do our zoo animals keep their cool during the heat of summer? Think ice! We’ve made special themed enrichment for the animals, and we invite you to join us and see what the animals […]

Free with admission