Potter Park Zoo’s FALCONERS Program Celebrates 10th Year
Potter Park Zoo held its first FALCONERS program in January 2016. The program invited families from the mid-Michigan area with children on the autism spectrum to visit the zoo in […]
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Grow Wild With Us: A Native Plant Partnership with the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
What if your backyard could become a haven for butterflies, bees, birds, and beyond? Thanks to our partnership with the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium and their conservation initiative, Wild Toledo, […]
Behind the Scenes of Species Survival: Conservation by Collaboration
When you visit Potter Park Zoo, you might see a Blanding’s turtle basking in the sun or a Patagonian mara (also known as a cavy) darting across its habitat. What […]
Caring From the Ground Up: Advancing Hoof Care Through Professional Development
At Potter Park Zoo, animal care does not stop at daily routines. It is a continuous process of learning, adapting, and improving to ensure the highest standards of welfare for […]
Love Goes Wild at Potter Park Zoo
Love is in the air this winter, mixed with crisp snowflakes, cozy layers, and the joy of seeing wildlife in the colder months. Whether you’re celebrating a sweetheart, your family, […]
Building Better Futures Through AZA Accreditation
For nearly 40 years, Potter Park Zoo has proudly maintained accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). This distinction reflects our ongoing commitment to the highest standards of animal […]
Potter Park Zoo Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Get ready to give gifts that spread joy and make a real impact! This season, our thoughtfully crafted Potter Park Zoo Holiday Gift Guide is filled with unique, animal-inspired gifts […]
Give Your Holiday Lights a Second Life at Potter Park Zoo
As homes across mid-Michigan sparkle with festive colors this season, many families will find themselves with strands of lights that are burnt out, broken, or ready to retire. Instead of […]
From Egg to Adventure: Two Blanding’s Turtles Begin Their Journey in the Wild
Potter Park Zoo is happy to share that two Blanding’s turtles have been released back into the wild. The Zoo is currently participating in a study led by the Michigan […]
Restoring the Puerto Rican Crested Toad: Tadpoles Raised at Potter Park Zoo Join Global Effort
The Puerto Rican Crested Toad Conservancy (PRCTC) manages the longest continuous-running reintroduction program for any amphibian species. Lansing, MI – Within 24 hours of leaving Lansing, tadpoles raised at Potter Park […]
