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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]