Potter Park Zoo AAZK chapter

01/25/2025

Fun fact Fridays! We have two types of alpacas at the zoo - Suri Alpacas and Huacaya Alpaca! Both breeds produce a highly valued fiber, with Suri alpaca’s fiber growing in straight “locks,” while Huacaya fiber has a “crimped,” wavy texture and grows in bundles. Next time you’re at the zoo see if you can tell the difference between our alpacas! Photo credit:Keeper Jazzmin

01/18/2025

Happening now!

01/17/2025

Fun Fact Friday! Red Pandas (Ailurus fulgens fulgens) have various unique adaptations to help them survive! Did you know that they have scent glands on the bottom of their feet? It exudes a colorless liquid that is odorless to humans! These scent glands help them mark their territory as they move around the forest!

01/10/2025

Fun Fact Friday + Join us for Tats for Bats! 🦇

Did you know that Bats have been around for over 50 million years? 🌍 With more than 1,400 species across six continents, they’re the second-largest group of mammals. These incredible creatures play a vital role in our ecosystems by eating pests, pollinating plants, and spreading seeds. 🦇💚

Join us on Jan. 18 at Daydream tattoo studio for a fun-filled fundraiser supporting bat conservation!
🕛 Time: 12–8 p.m.
💸 Tattoos: $50 (half-dollar size) | $100 (ID size)
🖤 Cause: 20% of every tattoo benefits Bat Conservation International!
Bat designs are available now, with more animal designs, including a few non-bat options. Stay tuned for updates!

01/03/2025

Our First Fun Facts Friday starts with one of the zoo’s most mystical-looking animals, the Okapi!

Okapi (Okapia johnstoni), also known as the “forest giraffe,” is often confused as a relative of the zebra or deer, but they are actually the only living relative of the giraffe. Okapi is native to the Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo—the only place it can be found in the wild. They are uniquely adapted to live in the rainforest. Some of their adaptations include thick and oily fur to stay dry in the rain and scent glands on the bottom of their hooves that help them mark their territory.

📷: Keeper Gabbi

12/28/2024

We are so excited to announce our Tats For Bats fundraiser! We have partnered with Daydream tattoo studio for this awesome event! Keep your eyes out for flash sale details!
We hope to see you there

12/01/2024

Visit Zoolights tonight and stop by the campground for a smore!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to our wonderful members and supporters! We're thankful for you! Look out for our holiday plans and posts in the coming days!

09/22/2024

Happy World Rhino Day!
Make sure to stop by the Potter Park Zoo and visit our rhinos! There will be activity’s all day long and our keepers have been working hard on making special rhino themed enrichment just for today!
As always learn more about rhinos and how you can help at International Rhino Foundation!

09/12/2024

Visit Potter Park Zoo Zoonights tonight and stop by our table to get all your animal artwork!!

09/12/2024

Come on out to the last zoo nights of the year and make sure to stop by our table and see us!

The LAST Zoo Nights of the summer is Tonight! 🌙🍻

As a reminder, the zoo will close at 2 p.m. today for setup.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/4cSuOev

09/01/2024

We want to thank our amazing sponsors from Bowling for Rhinos: Preuss Pets, Cottage Inn Pizza, Doggy Daycare and Spa, Joey's Pet Outfitters, Conquest Fitness, and Potter Park Zoo Society!

We also would like to thank everyone who came out and joined us this year. With everyone’s help, we raised $6,615! We couldn’t have done this without you thank you!

08/24/2024

Bowling for Rhinos is in full force!!!

Thanks to our sponsors this year: Preuss Pets Cottage Inn Pizza Joey's Pet Outfitters Doggy Daycare and Spa Conquest Fitness