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Potter Park Zoo – A Wild Evening Exploring a Living Museum

Join staff, zookeepers and volunteers at Potter Park Zoo for a wild exploration of the natural world and animal kingdom! Walk through the zoo after hours and stop at the many hands-on activities along the way. Unveil the microscopic world around us; solve a veterinarian mystery; dabble in preparing meals for zoo animals; test your skull identification; discover some amazing things about nocturnal animals; learn how to be a conservation champion and so much more!

Presented by:

  • Stephanie Pentiuk, Conservation Engagement Lead, Conservation, Engagement and Learning, Potter Park Zoo

Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • Nights at the Museums 2

For more information:

Read more about Potter Park Zoo – A Wild Evening Exploring a Living Museum (external site)

Time and Location

  • 4/10/2026 5:00 - 8:00 PM

    Location:
    Potter Park Zoo
    1301 S Pennsylvania Ave
    Lansing, MI 48912

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