Potter Park Zoological Gardens — Zoo in Lansing
Potter Park Zoological Gardens and its collection
Potter Park Zoological Gardens, opened in 1915, is a zoo in Lansing, United States.
Described as Michigan's oldest public zoo, it holds over 160 species. Its mission is framed around prompting people to conserve wildlife, and it joins AZA Species Survival Plan work for threatened and endangered animals.
Exhibits
Its exhibits include Discovery Center and Safari Room.
Things to do
Things to do include Behind the Scenes Experiences, Animal Meet & Greets, Zoo Nights, Boo at the Zoo and Wonderland of Lights.
What the venue says
- Boo at the Zoo
- Wonderland of Lights
- Parking is charged Apr. 1 through Oct. 31 *Resident – $5.00 Non-Resident – $7.00 Resident Annual Pass – $40.00 Non-Resident Annual Pass – $50.00 School Bus – FREE
- Potter Park Zoo is the first zoo in Michigan to be certified as a sensory inclusive environment by KultureCity .
- Service animals are permitted on zoo grounds.
- If a caregiver is required to assist a visitor during their zoo visit , one caregiver will receive free admission with a paid visitor receiving care .
Images of Potter Park Zoological Gardens
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Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Conservation Training Center. 10/1997-8888, public-domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dj1997, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dj1997, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dj1997, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Dj1997, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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United States Geological Survey (USGS), public-domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Apr-Aug Mo-Su 09:00-17:00; Sep-Oct Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00,Sa-Su 09:00-17:00; Nov-Mar Mo-Su 10:00-16:00; Dec 25 off
As published by the venue; we could not read it into a timetable.
*During Zoo Nights and Zoo Clues event days, zoo hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Resident Adult (Ingham County), Peak Season | 10.00 USD |
| Non-Resident Adult, Peak Season | 17.00 USD |
| Resident Senior (60+) / Military, Peak Season | 8.00 USD |
| Non-Resident Senior (60+) / Military, Peak Season | 15.00 USD |
| Children (ages 3-12), Peak Season | 7.00 USD |
| All Adults, Off-Peak Season | 6.00 USD |
| All Children (ages 3-12), Off-Peak Season | 5.00 USD |
| Museums for All (SNAP EBT card, up to 4 people) | 5.00 USD |
Facilities
- Assistance animal policy
- Disability admission concession
- Mobility equipment loan
- Sensory and cognitive support
- Night and evening opening
- Parking
- On-site dining
- Animal encounter
- Petting zoo
- Behind-the-scenes tour
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Potter Park Zoological Gardens at this time.
Accreditation
- AZA accredited, valid until (source)
Location & map
MichiganLansing
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Potter Park Zoological Gardens.
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Alpaca -
Arctic Fox -
Binturong -
Cape Porcupine -
Cotton-Top Tamarin -
Elk -
Giant Anteater -
North American River Otter -
Okapi -
Red Kangaroo -
Red Panda -
Ring-tailed Lemur -
Snow Leopard -
Spider Monkey -
Emu -
Eurasian Eagle-Owl -
African Spurred Tortoise -
Amur Tiger
Exhibits
- Discovery Center
- Safari Room
On site
- Potter Park Zoo Wonderland of Lights 1.6 km from the centre of the site