International Migratory Bird Day celebrates spring, and with it the return of millions of migratory birds to their breeding areas! Nearly 350 species of migratory birds travel between nesting...
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Potter Park Zoo
Special Event
General Admission / Free with a "Be A Tourist" passport
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Potter Park Zoo
Special Event
Race registration or general admission
It's time to get ready to race as the Wild 1-Mile returns to PPZ! The racing starts at 9:00am with a 100-yard dash for kids 5 and under and a 1-mile run through the...
Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Potter Park Zoo
Family Event
Free for Dads / General Admission
Want to make your dad feel extra special this Father’s Day? Bring him to Potter Park Zoo where dads receive free admission!
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Potter Park Zoo
Special Event
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Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 11:30am - 4:00pm
Potter Park
Special Event
See below
It's the 10th annual "Volks Folks at the Zoo" Charity Volkswagen Show and Swap Meet!
Registration: 11:30am to noon
Car Show: noon to 4:00pm
The car show will feature many...
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Throughout the zoo
Special Event
$1 with voucher*
Zoo Days are back at Potter Park Zoo! Admission is only $1 with a voucher*, and parking will be free.
Join this wonderful family-friendly event presented in part by Meijer! Play some...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Throughout the zoo
Special Event
$1 with voucher*
Zoo Days are back at Potter Park Zoo! Admission is only $1 with a voucher*, and parking will be free.
Join
this wonderful family-friendly event presented in part by Meijer! Play
some...
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Potter Park Zoo
Animal Enrichment
General Admission
This fun-filled family event gives visitors a chance to see how the animals keep their cool during the long, hot days of summer with special summertime treats. From fish-popsicles for the otters...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Throughout the zoo
Special Event
Free for members*
A fun-filled evening in honor of our wonderful Zoo Society members with food, animal encounters and games for the kids. Activities will occur throughout the zoo; something for everyone!
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Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 6:30pm - Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 10:00am
Potter Park Zoo
Special Event
$20 for members; $25 for non-members
Spend a night at the zoo and see what the wildlife is like after-hours! This is a special Sundown Safari open to smaller groups, but it includes everything our normal Safari includes. ...
Sunday, November 3, 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Potter Park Zoo
Animal Enrichment
General Admission
Join in the fun as PPZ's animals feast on Halloween leftovers!
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