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Zoo Map. With over 20 acres to explore and hundreds of animals to visit, Potter Park Zoo is enormously entertaining! Make the most out of your trip to the Zoo by picking up a visitor’s map. Not only will it help you navigate your trip through the Zoo, but it contains all the information you need!
- Getting Around – Rentals*
- What Can You Bring Into The Zoo?
- Accommodations For Nursing Mothers
- Certified Sensory Inclusive Zoo
- Behind The Scenes Experiences
- Visiting from An Aza Reciprocal Zoo Or Aquarium?
All prices above do not reflect tax. * Valid identification required for all rentals ** Weather permitting (limited use in cold and wet weather) Please call to reserve an electric cart and check on wheelchair availability – 517-342-2765
We allow zoo visitors to bring their own strollers and wagons into the zoo. We ask that anything you bring in leaves with you or goes in a trash or recycling can. Refillable water bottles are encouraged. Please remember that we do not allow plastic straws or balloons on zoo grounds for the safety of our animals. Trollies, scooters, roller blades, s...
Potter Park Zoo cares about nursing/breastfeeding mothers and we will ensure clean, comfortable, private accommodations are provided. Those needing a secure space for nursing or pumping can do so in the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center is the building on the right once you enter the zoo. Inside the building is a quiet area/ nursing room that ...
Quiet Spaces & Sensory Bags Available
Potter Park Zoo is the first zoo in Michigan to be certified as a sensory inclusive environment by KultureCity. This initiative has prepared zoo staff to assist visitors with sensory sensitivities and ensure they have a comfortable and accommodating experience when visiting, as well as providing sensory bags for guests to check out free of charge. The quiet room/nursing room is located in the Discovery Center at the zoo and is available for use by any guest.
Resources for Visitors with Sensory Sensitivities
Potter Park Zoo Sensory Map The sensory map includes quiet areas, sensory bag checkout locations, and headphone zones. Potter Park Zoo Social Story Prepare for your next visit to the zoo by using our social stories. If you have any further questions please email falconers@ingham.org. FALCONERS Family Program Learn more about our monthly free program designed to allow children or adults of all ages with special needs and unique challenges (such as autism or developmental disabilities) and thei...
Go behind the scenes of a favorite animal exhibit and meet them up close and personal. Visit with the Zookeeper who knows them best and learn about their home, daily activities and what it takes to keep each one healthy and happy. You can learn more about these experiences here.
AZA Reciprocal Admission to Potter Park Zoo includes discounted admission for up to two adults (as named on the visiting member(s) card), and, if it is a Family Membership, up to two children under 18. Children under 3 are free. Reciprocal benefits apply to admission only and do not include additional guest or caregiver privileges, extra discounts,...
The Potter Park Zoo is a 102-acre (41.3 ha) zoo located in Lansing, Michigan, within Lansing's Potter Park. Its mission is to Inspire people to conserve animals in the natural world. Potter Park Zoo is the oldest public zoo in Michigan and is currently home to over 160 species of animals.
The beautifully landscaped 100-acre park, gardens and zoo are situated in an old oak forest along the Red Cedar River. Located in the heart of the Capital City, Potter Park Zoo exhibits more than 400 animals from around the world.
Mar 6, 2024 · Location: Lansing, Michigan. Years Active: 1920 – Active. Potter Park Zoo isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a little gritty, a little old-school – the perfect antidote to those polished, big-name zoos. They do things differently here. Forget mega-exhibits with elephants or polar bears – this zoo is about the underdogs of the animal world.
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