Lansing City of: Zoo Potter Park
- kimbis
- First Reviewer
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 3
- Reviews
Zoo
- August 8, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
lululemon887 from Chicago, Illinois
It was a very beautiful zoo. Not as beautiful as the Zoo's in Chicago, but still wonderful! A lot of kids there and they mostly were well behaved. They all loved it or seemed to! The parents seemed calmer than at Zoos in Chicago, like it was better or their kids were better behaved.
From journal Going to See Aunt Mae
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Lansing, City of Zoo Potter Park
- January 29, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
lwitkop from St. Johns, Michigan
I have to admit that I wasn't expecting much from this zoo, but I was pleasantly surprised. Don't let the zoo's size or the fact that it's "just" a city zoo keep you from enjoying this great Lansing attraction.
I was most surprised by the wide variety of animals the zoo had on display. There were bald eagles, camels, llamas, a bird and reptile house, rhinos, lemurs, owls, monkeys, tigers, and many more. You can access a zoo map and more information on the zoo's animals at this page.
The kids should love the farmyard area, which also includes some petting zoo attractions. I believe my husband and I were the only adults who thought it was really cool to pet a large tortoise.
The grounds of the zoo are attractive, with lots of green space and pleasant walking paths.
Bring a few quarters with you so you can buy bits of food from vending machines to feed the llamas, ducks, swans, and peacocks.
At the time I visited, they were previewing a coral reef exhibit house. Perhaps they're jumping on the Finding Nemo bandwagon a little late, but it looked like they had the beginnings of an interesting exhibit, and it was indoors, which can be a bonus when it's hot outside and you just need a few minutes in air-conditioning to cool down.
Another in-progress exhibit at the time I visited was a new otter habitat, which promised to be quite an attraction.
The cost of visiting the zoo varies depending on the season, and there are also reduced rates for City of Lansing residents. Visit their Admissions Page for the most up-to-date hours and admission prices.
Be on the lookout for discounts. I visited when I had a 2-for-1 admission coupon from a grocery store. Local companies sometimes also sponsor free or cheap zoo days for their employees and their families.
From journal Exploring Lansing, Michigan
Potter Park Zoo
- October 17, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
kimbis from Lansing, Michigan
The zoo boasts a recently remodeled big cat house, a nice penguin exhibit, and several interesting displays. 400 different animals make the zoo home. Special events include 'Boo at the Zoo' for the Halloween season and 'Holiday Lights' in December. Summer hours 9-7 daily. Winter hours 9-5. Special hours during the winter holiday season when they have the lights up.
From journal LanZing