Zoo Passes
Zoo passes can be used at our Fall ZooTacular and Wonderland of Lights events.
A limited number of zoo family passes will be provided to each community partner location. The passes can be “checked out” for a short time (one week) to visit the zoo with no admission or parking charge, then returned to the community partner location so another family can enjoy the zoo! Contact one of our community partners below to inquire about zoo pass availability. Not valid for education programs or adult only events.
Zoo passes cannot be used at other zoos and are only valid at Potter Park Zoo. If you would like to buy a zoo MEMBERSHIP please click here.
Learn where to find a pass from the list of Community Partners below.
Visit our ZIYN Pass FAQ for more info on visiting the zoo with a zoo pass.
Zoo in Your Neighborhood Programming
In 2019, “Zoo in Your Neighborhood” was nationally recognized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) by winning top honors for the Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award. Learn more about winning this prestigious award by reading our blog: https://potterparkzoo.org/potter-park-zoo-wins-national-diversity-award/
Upcoming Zoo in Your Neighborhood Programs
Please find the location of the following programs on the side bar (computer) or at the end of this page (on mobile).
No live animals are at these programs!
Wednesday, July 26: 10:30 – 11:30 AM CADL Aurelius – Wild Tales
Come and learn about some amazing animals that might live in the same neighborhood as you! Opossums, foxes, and geese and ducks are not only native to Michigan, but are all animals that you might find living alongside you in and around the city of Lansing! This learning adventure includes up to 3 stories about opossum, fox, and geese and ducks, some fun facts about these animals, and pelts and artifacts related to the theme.*No live animals at this event
August 2023
Tuesday, August 1: 10:30 – 11:30 AM CADL Haslett – Wild Tales
Lions, and tigers, and bears (Oh, my!)! Come and learn about these amazing animals! These lessons will teach you all about lions, tigers, and brown bears. You will be transported to India as a tiger researcher, meet up with a lion in African savanna, and see what mischief baby bears get into when they come out of their cave in the spring time! This learning adventure includes up to 3 stories about lions, tigers, and bears, some fun facts about these animals, and pelts and artifacts related to the theme. *No live animals at this event
Thursday, August 3: 10:30 – 11:30 AM CADL Foster – Wild Tales
Come and learn about some amazing animals that might live in the same neighborhood as you! Opossums, foxes, and geese and ducks are not only native to Michigan, but are all animals that you might find living alongside you in and around the city of Lansing! This learning adventure includes up to 3 stories about opossum, fox, and geese and ducks, some fun facts about these animals, and pelts and artifacts related to the theme.*No live animals at this event
Monday, August 7: 5:00 – 6:00 PM Bath Twp Library – Wild Tales
Do you love all things scaly and slimy? Then you won’t want to miss this! Learn all about snakes, lizards, and frogs during this Wild Tales program. Do you want to know what venomous snakes we have in Michigan? What the largest type of lizard is? What frogs do in the winter time? Find out the answer to these questions and more while learning other fun facts about reptiles and amphibians! This learning adventure includes up to 3 stories about snakes, lizards, frogs, some fun facts about these animals, and pelts and artifacts related to the theme. *No live animals at this event
