For the Animals
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10:00AM to 4:00PM
Gift Shop, Concessions, Wagon Rental, Pony Rides (Saturday and Sunday 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.)
Potter Park Zoo is an accredited institution
of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
November 28- December 28
Wonderland of Lights
Thursday through Sunday ONLY. (Excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) Starting November 28, Potter Park Zoo will be hosting its annual Wonderland of Lights event! Come and join us for a stroll through the grounds and enjoy the wonderful holiday lights display! A great event for family and friends. The Zoovenier Gift Shop will be open during Wonderland of Lights, with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
November 28- December 28
Brighten Up the Season with LEDS
The Potter Zoo has one of the few large public Christmas light displays remaining in the State of Michigan. This year we've made it bigger and better then ever, find out how!
January 10
Docent Recruitment Day
Do you have a passion for animals and conservation?
Do you enjoy teaching children and adults? If
so, you won't want to miss this event! The
Potter Park Zoological Society is inviting
people to come and check out our Docent Program.
What is a Docent? Docents are volunteer
educators - they give zoo tours; take our education
animals into the community; assist with special
events and much, much more! If you are
interested in learning more about becoming a Docent
at Potter Park Zoo, please join us at an open house
on Saturday, January 10th, from 10:00AM to noon.
You will meet current Docents, have a close
encounter with some of our zoo animals, enjoy a
snack or two and find out why becoming a
Potter Park Zoo Docent is one of the most rewarding
things you can do!