Zoo Nights, with Lights! (21+)
What: Zoo Nights, with Lights! When: Dec. 14, 2022, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo For our 21+ guests: Bundle up and come out to our final Zoo Nights event of the year! This casual, happy hour-style event will feature holiday music and decór, and a variety of tastes from local restaurants […]
Winter Gifts Enrichment
Winter Gifts Enrichment Sunday, Jan. 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. There are still some gifts to open at the zoo. Join us for the delivery and see the animals in action as they “wrap” up the holiday season. Come dressed for the weather. Reduced winter admission rates apply.
Ice Safari, Feb. 11-12
What: Ice Safari When: Feb. 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2022 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Visit the zoo and experience our Ice Safari! For four days only, a variety of animal ice carvings will be on display throughout the zoo. Conservation messaging attached to each sculpture will provide a […]
Ice Safari, Feb. 18-19
What: Ice Safari When: Feb. 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2022 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Visit the zoo and experience our Ice Safari! For four days only, a variety of animal ice carvings will be on display throughout the zoo. Conservation messaging attached to each sculpture will provide a […]
FrogWatch 3/19
Potter Park Zoo is calling on Michigan residents to join its FrogWatch program as volunteer citizen scientists to help conserve the state's frog and toad population. Amphibians, particularly anurans like frogs and toads, are some of the most threatened animals in the world, and are vital indicators of environmental health due to their sensitivity to environmental changes. As citizen scientists, volunteers will learn about amphibian biology and wetland habitats, and how to identify local frogs and toads by their behavior and mating calls. Their observations will be recorded in a national database, which will help researchers to better understand the geographic distribution and causes of decline of frog and toad populations. The program is open to everyone, and families with children are also welcome. To participate, volunteers must attend one of the two training sessions offered by Potter Park Zoo and commit to monitoring a wetland site over multiple evenings throughout the breeding season from February to August.
FrogWatch 3/25
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 […]
Night at a Living Museum
Unlock a world of wonder and discovery at our Living Museum! Join us on Friday, April 7th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for an evening of interactive experiences that will immerse you in the world of conservation and the natural world. Experience the zoo like never before, as you explore select animal exhibits at twilight […]
EGGS-travaganza Enrichment Event
What: EGGS-travaganza Enrichment Event When: Saturday, April 8, 1 – 3 PM Where: Potter Park Zoo Price: Included with admission Get ready to experience an egg-citing adventure at Potter Park Zoo's Spring Enrichment Event! Join us on Saturday, April 8 from 1 - 3 p.m. for an afternoon of unforgettable entertainment. Immerse yourself in the wild […]
Party for the Planet 2023
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 the zoo. What can you do to help the planet? Party for the Planet is included in […]
Earth Day BioBlitz Exploration
Embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and join our community of citizen scientists for a guided walk along the River Trail. Using smartphones and iNaturalist, we'll work together to find and document as many species as possible, uncovering the hidden gems of our local environment. Not only will you get to enjoy a peaceful […]
