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 Rates Resident Adult – $10.00Resident Senior (60+)/Military – $8.00Children (ages 3-12) – $7.00Children Under 3 – FREENon-County Resident Rates Non-Resident Adult – $17.00Non-Resident Senior (60+)/Military- $15.00Children (ages 3-12) – $7.00Children Under 3 – FREEGET 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 Rates Resident Adult – $10.00Resident Senior (60+)/Military – $8.00Children (ages 3-12) – $7.00Children Under 3 – FREENon-County Resident Rates Non-Resident Adult – $17.00Non-Resident Senior (60+)/Military- $15.00Children (ages 3-12) – $7.00Children Under 3 – FREEGET TICKETS Boo 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 Rates Resident Adult – $10.00Resident Senior (60+)/Military – $8.00Children (ages 3-12) – $7.00Children Under 3 – FREENon-County Resident Rates Non-Resident Adult – $17.00Non-Resident Senior (60+)/Military- $15.00Children (ages 3-12) – $7.00Children Under 3 – FREEGET 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

Veterans Day – Veterans & Family Enter FREE

What: Veterans Day When: Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo In honor of those who serve, Potter Park Zoo is welcoming all veterans, military members, and their families into the zoo free of charge Monday, Nov. 11. We hope to see you at the zoo!

Wonderland of Lights

Get Ready to Be Dazzled: Potter Park Zoo’s 34th Annual Wonderland of Lights!When: Thursday–Sunday, 5–8 p.m., Nov 21 – Dec. 23 (while the zoo is open during the day, Wonderland of Lights is closed on Thanksgiving in the evening), plus Monday, Dec. 22, and Tuesday, Dec. 2......More

Get Ready to Be Dazzled: Potter Park Zoo’s 34th Annual Wonderland of Lights!When: Thursday–Sunday, 5–8 p.m., Nov 21 – Dec. 23 (while the zoo is open during the day, Wonderland of Lights is closed on Thanksgiving in the evening), plus Monday, Dec. 22, and Tuesday, Dec. 23. Where: Potter Park Zoo Experience the zoo in a whole new light! Thousands of shimmering lights transform the pathways into a winter wonderland, perfect for creating unforgettable holiday memories with family and friends. Stroll along illuminated paths, enjoy festive music, and soak in the magic of the holiday season at Potter Park Zoo! Please note that during Wonderland of Lights, some animals will not be visible on exhibit due to temperatures and time of day. Meet Santa Fridays and Saturdays, Santa will be on-site for photos. (Please note: Santa won’t be present on Thursdays and Sundays.) Don’t miss this enchanting holiday tradition!

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Toys for Tots Night at Wonderland of Lights

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer and brighten a child’s holiday season! Join us for our annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive on Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo. All you need to do is bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate, and as a thank-you, you’ll receive FR......More

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer and brighten a child’s holiday season! Join us for our annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive on Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo. All you need to do is bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate, and as a thank-you, you’ll receive FREE admission to Wonderland of Lights that evening. This is a fantastic way to enjoy our dazzling light displays while giving back to children in need. Don’t miss out on this chance to make the holidays magical for everyone!    

Zoo Nights, With Lights!

Join us at Potter Park Zoo Dec. 16, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Zoo Nights with Lights! Get ready to bundle up and experience the magic of the season in a whole new way. This special evening, exclusively for our 21+ guests, offers a delightful happy hour-style gathe......More

Join us at Potter Park Zoo Dec. 16, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Zoo Nights with Lights! Get ready to bundle up and experience the magic of the season in a whole new way. This special evening, exclusively for our 21+ guests, offers a delightful happy hour-style gathering that combines holiday cheer with a touch of wildlife wonder.