Red Panda Day Celebration

Celebrate International Red Panda Day at Potter Park Zoo! When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Included with standard admission Join us for a day of fun, learning, and red panda cuteness as we celebrate International Red Panda Day! Dis......More

Celebrate International Red Panda Day at Potter Park Zoo! When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Included with standard admission Join us for a day of fun, learning, and red panda cuteness as we celebrate International Red Panda Day! Discover fascinating facts about these charismatic, tree-dwelling mammals, enjoy engaging educational activities, and learn how you can help protect red pandas in the wild. Don’t miss this special day dedicated to one of the world’s most beloved endangered species! See you there!  

Potter Park Zoo, Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI, 48912, United States

World Rhino Day Celebration

Celebrate World Rhino Day at Potter Park Zoo! When: Sept. 27, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Included with standard admission Join us as we celebrate and raise awareness for rhinos on World Rhino Day! Explore interactive education stations, learn about ......More

Celebrate World Rhino Day at Potter Park Zoo! When: Sept. 27, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Included with standard admission Join us as we celebrate and raise awareness for rhinos on World Rhino Day! Explore interactive education stations, learn about rhino conservation, and discover how you can help protect these incredible, endangered animals. Come be a part of this special day dedicated to one of the planet’s most iconic species! Don’t miss out on the fun, learning, and rhino appreciation!

College Day 2026

College Day 2026 – All college students enter FREE! Don’t miss free admission to Potter Park Zoo for students with a current college ID!What: College Day (Free admission ticket at the gate for college students with a valid college ID) When: Sunday, October 4, 2026. 9 a.......More

College Day 2026 – All college students enter FREE! Don’t miss free admission to Potter Park Zoo for students with a current college ID!What: College Day (Free admission ticket at the gate for college students with a valid college ID) When: Sunday, October 4, 2026. 9 a.m. – 5  p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Please Note: Free admission for college students can not be reserved online and can be obtained only at the admissions gate.

Boo at the Zoo

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo tr......More

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo transforms into a captivating realm filled with vibrant fall colors, family fun, and the animals! What: Boo at the Zoo When: October 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25 from noon – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Tickets Pricing Ingham County Residents Adult: $8 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $6 Senior Citizen (60 +): $6 Non-resident Adult: $15 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $13 Senior Citizen (60 +): $13 GET TICKETSBoo at the Zoo features the following free attractions! Treat StationsGluten-free and nut-free candy availableNon-candy option availableMazeADA AccessibleVisit Community PartnersView Dress-A-Skeleton Displays!Explore Conservation StationsInteract with our professional performers throughout the day!Additional purchases available during Boo at the Zoo: Cider and Donuts Warm Mini Donuts 3 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Quality Dairy Cider 1 Pint Cider. $5Cider Slush. $5Hot Cider. $5Ticketed Activties! (View available activities below) Activity Tickets  1 Count. $33 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Wrist Band All Access (All individual game rules and wait times apply!)Youth (4-15). $15Adult Hayride (16+). $3Activities Available until 5:00 p.m. Purchasing Tickets or Wristbands Available until 4:30 p.m. Black Light Room Inflatable Slide Hayride (ADA Accessible Available) Frog Launch Carnival Football Carnival Basketball Down a Clown Inflatable Duel Axe Throwing A special thank you to the following! 2026 Boo at the Zoo Sponsors:  University of Michigan Health-Sparrow TechSmith Lansing Community College MSU Federal Credit Union Adventure Credit Union 2026 Dress-A-Skeleton Sponsors: Adna Technologies Pediatric Dentistry of East LansingLansing Catholic High SchoolAlec Garza State FarmTriterraHaslett Child Development CenterLiberty Tax of LansingOdd Nodd Art Supply2026 Boo at the Zoo Community Partners:Capital Area District LibrariesZapZone XLMid-Michigan Inter Agency Foster Care CoalitonKiki’s GymnasticsHolly Park Academy & Windemere Park Charter AcademyGirl Scouts Heart of MichiganEaton Rapids Area District LibraryGoldfish Swim School

Boo at the Zoo

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo tr......More

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo transforms into a captivating realm filled with vibrant fall colors, family fun, and the animals! What: Boo at the Zoo When: October 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25 from noon – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Tickets Pricing Ingham County Residents Adult: $8 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $6 Senior Citizen (60 +): $6 Non-resident Adult: $15 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $13 Senior Citizen (60 +): $13 GET TICKETSBoo at the Zoo features the following free attractions! Treat StationsGluten-free and nut-free candy availableNon-candy option availableMazeADA AccessibleVisit Community PartnersView Dress-A-Skeleton Displays!Explore Conservation StationsInteract with our professional performers throughout the day!Additional purchases available during Boo at the Zoo: Cider and Donuts Warm Mini Donuts 3 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Quality Dairy Cider 1 Pint Cider. $5Cider Slush. $5Hot Cider. $5Ticketed Activties! (View available activities below) Activity Tickets  1 Count. $33 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Wrist Band All Access (All individual game rules and wait times apply!)Youth (4-15). $15Adult Hayride (16+). $3Activities Available until 5:00 p.m. Purchasing Tickets or Wristbands Available until 4:30 p.m. Black Light Room Inflatable Slide Hayride (ADA Accessible Available) Frog Launch Carnival Football Carnival Basketball Down a Clown Inflatable Duel Axe Throwing A special thank you to the following! 2026 Boo at the Zoo Sponsors:  University of Michigan Health-Sparrow TechSmith Lansing Community College MSU Federal Credit Union Adventure Credit Union 2026 Dress-A-Skeleton Sponsors: Adna Technologies Pediatric Dentistry of East LansingLansing Catholic High SchoolAlec Garza State FarmTriterraHaslett Child Development CenterLiberty Tax of LansingOdd Nodd Art Supply2026 Boo at the Zoo Community Partners:Capital Area District LibrariesZapZone XLMid-Michigan Inter Agency Foster Care CoalitonKiki’s GymnasticsHolly Park Academy & Windemere Park Charter AcademyGirl Scouts Heart of MichiganEaton Rapids Area District LibraryGoldfish Swim School

Boo at the Zoo

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo tr......More

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo transforms into a captivating realm filled with vibrant fall colors, family fun, and the animals! What: Boo at the Zoo When: October 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25 from noon – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Tickets Pricing Ingham County Residents Adult: $8 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $6 Senior Citizen (60 +): $6 Non-resident Adult: $15 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $13 Senior Citizen (60 +): $13 GET TICKETSBoo at the Zoo features the following free attractions! Treat StationsGluten-free and nut-free candy availableNon-candy option availableMazeADA AccessibleVisit Community PartnersView Dress-A-Skeleton Displays!Explore Conservation StationsInteract with our professional performers throughout the day!Additional purchases available during Boo at the Zoo: Cider and Donuts Warm Mini Donuts 3 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Quality Dairy Cider 1 Pint Cider. $5Cider Slush. $5Hot Cider. $5Ticketed Activties! (View available activities below) Activity Tickets  1 Count. $33 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Wrist Band All Access (All individual game rules and wait times apply!)Youth (4-15). $15Adult Hayride (16+). $3Activities Available until 5:00 p.m. Purchasing Tickets or Wristbands Available until 4:30 p.m. Black Light Room Inflatable Slide Hayride (ADA Accessible Available) Frog Launch Carnival Football Carnival Basketball Down a Clown Inflatable Duel Axe Throwing A special thank you to the following! 2026 Boo at the Zoo Sponsors:  University of Michigan Health-Sparrow TechSmith Lansing Community College MSU Federal Credit Union Adventure Credit Union 2026 Dress-A-Skeleton Sponsors: Adna Technologies Pediatric Dentistry of East LansingLansing Catholic High SchoolAlec Garza State FarmTriterraHaslett Child Development CenterLiberty Tax of LansingOdd Nodd Art Supply2026 Boo at the Zoo Community Partners:Capital Area District LibrariesZapZone XLMid-Michigan Inter Agency Foster Care CoalitonKiki’s GymnasticsHolly Park Academy & Windemere Park Charter AcademyGirl Scouts Heart of MichiganEaton Rapids Area District LibraryGoldfish Swim School

Boo at the Zoo

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo tr......More

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo transforms into a captivating realm filled with vibrant fall colors, family fun, and the animals! What: Boo at the Zoo When: October 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25 from noon – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Tickets Pricing Ingham County Residents Adult: $8 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $6 Senior Citizen (60 +): $6 Non-resident Adult: $15 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $13 Senior Citizen (60 +): $13 GET TICKETSBoo at the Zoo features the following free attractions! Treat StationsGluten-free and nut-free candy availableNon-candy option availableMazeADA AccessibleVisit Community PartnersView Dress-A-Skeleton Displays!Explore Conservation StationsInteract with our professional performers throughout the day!Additional purchases available during Boo at the Zoo: Cider and Donuts Warm Mini Donuts 3 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Quality Dairy Cider 1 Pint Cider. $5Cider Slush. $5Hot Cider. $5Ticketed Activties! (View available activities below) Activity Tickets  1 Count. $33 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Wrist Band All Access (All individual game rules and wait times apply!)Youth (4-15). $15Adult Hayride (16+). $3Activities Available until 5:00 p.m. Purchasing Tickets or Wristbands Available until 4:30 p.m. Black Light Room Inflatable Slide Hayride (ADA Accessible Available) Frog Launch Carnival Football Carnival Basketball Down a Clown Inflatable Duel Axe Throwing A special thank you to the following! 2026 Boo at the Zoo Sponsors:  University of Michigan Health-Sparrow TechSmith Lansing Community College MSU Federal Credit Union Adventure Credit Union 2026 Dress-A-Skeleton Sponsors: Adna Technologies Pediatric Dentistry of East LansingLansing Catholic High SchoolAlec Garza State FarmTriterraHaslett Child Development CenterLiberty Tax of LansingOdd Nodd Art Supply2026 Boo at the Zoo Community Partners:Capital Area District LibrariesZapZone XLMid-Michigan Inter Agency Foster Care CoalitonKiki’s GymnasticsHolly Park Academy & Windemere Park Charter AcademyGirl Scouts Heart of MichiganEaton Rapids Area District LibraryGoldfish Swim School

Boo at the Zoo

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo tr......More

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo transforms into a captivating realm filled with vibrant fall colors, family fun, and the animals! What: Boo at the Zoo When: October 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25 from noon – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Tickets Pricing Ingham County Residents Adult: $8 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $6 Senior Citizen (60 +): $6 Non-resident Adult: $15 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $13 Senior Citizen (60 +): $13 GET TICKETSBoo at the Zoo features the following free attractions! Treat StationsGluten-free and nut-free candy availableNon-candy option availableMazeADA AccessibleVisit Community PartnersView Dress-A-Skeleton Displays!Explore Conservation StationsInteract with our professional performers throughout the day!Additional purchases available during Boo at the Zoo: Cider and Donuts Warm Mini Donuts 3 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Quality Dairy Cider 1 Pint Cider. $5Cider Slush. $5Hot Cider. $5Ticketed Activties! (View available activities below) Activity Tickets  1 Count. $33 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Wrist Band All Access (All individual game rules and wait times apply!)Youth (4-15). $15Adult Hayride (16+). $3Activities Available until 5:00 p.m. Purchasing Tickets or Wristbands Available until 4:30 p.m. Black Light Room Inflatable Slide Hayride (ADA Accessible Available) Frog Launch Carnival Football Carnival Basketball Down a Clown Inflatable Duel Axe Throwing A special thank you to the following! 2026 Boo at the Zoo Sponsors:  University of Michigan Health-Sparrow TechSmith Lansing Community College MSU Federal Credit Union Adventure Credit Union 2026 Dress-A-Skeleton Sponsors: Adna Technologies Pediatric Dentistry of East LansingLansing Catholic High SchoolAlec Garza State FarmTriterraHaslett Child Development CenterLiberty Tax of LansingOdd Nodd Art Supply2026 Boo at the Zoo Community Partners:Capital Area District LibrariesZapZone XLMid-Michigan Inter Agency Foster Care CoalitonKiki’s GymnasticsHolly Park Academy & Windemere Park Charter AcademyGirl Scouts Heart of MichiganEaton Rapids Area District LibraryGoldfish Swim School

Boo at the Zoo

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo tr......More

Get Ready for a Ghoulishly Good Time This October!This year, we’re brewing up more Halloween magic than ever before! Gather your little goblins, don your most enchanting costumes, and step into a world where the animal kingdom meets the spooky season. Potter Park Zoo transforms into a captivating realm filled with vibrant fall colors, family fun, and the animals! What: Boo at the Zoo When: October 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25 from noon – 5 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo Tickets Pricing Ingham County Residents Adult: $8 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $6 Senior Citizen (60 +): $6 Non-resident Adult: $15 Children (3-12 years old): $5 Under 3: FREE Military: $13 Senior Citizen (60 +): $13 GET TICKETSBoo at the Zoo features the following free attractions! Treat StationsGluten-free and nut-free candy availableNon-candy option availableMazeADA AccessibleVisit Community PartnersView Dress-A-Skeleton Displays!Explore Conservation StationsInteract with our professional performers throughout the day!Additional purchases available during Boo at the Zoo: Cider and Donuts Warm Mini Donuts 3 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Quality Dairy Cider 1 Pint Cider. $5Cider Slush. $5Hot Cider. $5Ticketed Activties! (View available activities below) Activity Tickets  1 Count. $33 Count. $56 Count. $1012 Count. $15Wrist Band All Access (All individual game rules and wait times apply!)Youth (4-15). $15Adult Hayride (16+). $3Activities Available until 5:00 p.m. Purchasing Tickets or Wristbands Available until 4:30 p.m. Black Light Room Inflatable Slide Hayride (ADA Accessible Available) Frog Launch Carnival Football Carnival Basketball Down a Clown Inflatable Duel Axe Throwing A special thank you to the following! 2026 Boo at the Zoo Sponsors:  University of Michigan Health-Sparrow TechSmith Lansing Community College MSU Federal Credit Union Adventure Credit Union 2026 Dress-A-Skeleton Sponsors: Adna Technologies Pediatric Dentistry of East LansingLansing Catholic High SchoolAlec Garza State FarmTriterraHaslett Child Development CenterLiberty Tax of LansingOdd Nodd Art Supply2026 Boo at the Zoo Community Partners:Capital Area District LibrariesZapZone XLMid-Michigan Inter Agency Foster Care CoalitonKiki’s GymnasticsHolly Park Academy & Windemere Park Charter AcademyGirl Scouts Heart of MichiganEaton Rapids Area District LibraryGoldfish Swim School