Potter Park Zoo AAZK chapter

03/17/2025

Happy St Patrick’s Day 🍀 Luck was with Kota today when he found a shamrock-covered pickle at the end of his rainbow with a tasty treat to celebrate! Photo/video credit: Keeper Annie

03/14/2025

Fun Fact Friday! The Eastern Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) - did you know that these amazing animals have horns, not antlers, and that their horns continuously grow and twist throughout their lives? Check out our bongos and their impressive horns on your next zoo visit! If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of Ahadi, whose horns are just starting to emerge! Photo credit: keeper Adrianna!

03/07/2025

Fun Fact Friday! Ring-tailed Lemurs (Lemur catta) are named for the black and white bands on their tails! Did you know all Ring-tailed lemurs have 13 alternating stripes on their tails? Next time you’re at the zoo, try to count the strips on the troop! Photo credit: Keeper Jazzmin

02/28/2025

Fun fact Friday! Did you know that antlers are the fastest-growing bones of any animal? They can get up to an inch longer every day. Those who bathe in sunlight tend to have higher testosterone levels and faster growth. A full-grown male can carry 40-pound antlers. Photo credit: Keeper Adrianna

02/15/2025

Fun Fact Friday!
Hognose snakes are rear-fanged venomous. They have fangs in the back of their mouth and usually chew on their prey to inject the venom. Though they are considered venomous, most are harmless because their venom is less potent than front-fanged venomous snakes. Make sure to stop by the reptile house and see this little guy! Photo Credit: Keeper Delanie

02/13/2025

Today is your last day to get your valentines orders in!

Send a Wild Valentine & Support a Great Cause!
This Valentine’s Day, surprise your loved one with a special video from one of Potter Park Zoo’s animals!
Choose from cows, okapi, lynx, lemurs, penguins, or tegu, and we’ll send your Valentine a heartwarming (or hilarious!) message straight from their favorite animal on Valentine's Day.

https://forms.gle/reDNM19fsWCwiLfX9

100% of proceeds benefiting Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter!

This is one Valentine’s surprise you won’t want to miss!

02/08/2025

Only 5 days left to get your loved one an animal valentine!

Send a Wild Valentine & Support a Great Cause!

This Valentine’s Day, surprise your loved one with a special video from one of Potter Park Zoo’s animals! Choose from cows, okapi, lynx, lemurs, penguins, or tegu, and we’ll send your Valentine a heartwarming (or hilarious!) message straight from their favorite animal on Valentine's Day.

This fundraiser is hosted by the Potter Park Zoo AAZK chapter, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter! This is one Valentine’s surprise you won’t want to miss!

Learn More: https://bit.ly/3Cx4tXf

02/08/2025

Fun fact: Friday! The Cotton Top Tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) is a completely arboreal primate species from South America. This means they have lived in the trees their whole lives. They can reach up to 25 mph when running and jumping through the forest. They are also incredibly fast when climbing because they have claws on their fingers and toes instead of nails! Photo credit: Keeper Annie

02/01/2025

Send a Wild Valentine & Support a Great Cause!
This Valentine’s Day, surprise your loved one with a special video from one of Potter Park Zoo’s animals!
Choose from cows, okapi, lynx, lemurs, penguins, or tegu, and we’ll send your Valentine a heartwarming (or hilarious!) message straight from their favorite animal on Valentine's Day.

https://forms.gle/reDNM19fsWCwiLfX9

100% of proceeds benefiting Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter!

This is one Valentine’s surprise you won’t want to miss!

01/31/2025

Fun Fact Friday! Leaf Tail Gecko (Uroplatus spp.) they have microscopic hairs structures called setae on their toes that are form molecular bonds with surfaces to allow them to “stick” to smooth surfaces like glass! Photo credit: Keeper Delanie

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

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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!