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MEMBER NEWS

Potter Park Zoo Celebrates Centennial

Anniversary: 100 Years of Conservation

BY: CASSADEE JACKSON, KOLT COMMUNICATIONS

POTTER PARK ZOO HAS BEEN A FAMILY FAVORITE for those of
all ages for the past 100 years. The zoo opened in 1920 and
since then has become home to 160 species. The intimate
20-acre zoo nestled within the 102-acre Potter Park brings
animals from across the globe to your backyard!

“100 years of inspiring conservation of animals and the
natural world is certainly something to celebrate,” said
Amy L. Morris-Hall, executive director of the Potter Park
Zoological Society. “We are excited to feature over 20 new
signs throughout the park to show how the zoo has grown
and evolved over the last century.”

Potter Park Zoo has been accredited by the Association
of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1986 and has
received the prestigious AZA Quarter Century Award that
recognizes Zoos and Aquariums that are AZA-accredited
continuously for 25 years or more. Potter Park Zoo follows a master plan that Potter Park Zoo is located at 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave in Lansing. To learn
embodies three goals: excellent animal welfare, impactful conservation, and about Potter Park Zoo or reserve your tickets, email zoocontact@ingham.org,
financial sustainability. call (517) 483-4222, or visit potterparkzoo.org. n

“Potter Park Zoo has been home to many endangered species over the years,” said
Morris-Hall. “Our most recent addition was born here in December. Doppsee,
our 12-year old eastern black rhino, gave birth to Potter Park Zoo’s first-ever
rhino calf, Jaali.”

Eastern black rhinos are critically endangered with current estimates of 5,000
of the black rhinos living in the wild. Jaali, pronounced “Jolly,” is among the 50
black rhinos in the care of AZA-accredited zoos. Jaali’s birth and well-being are
critical to the species as there is an average of less than two black rhino calves
born each year under human care.

Potter Park Zoo is currently limiting the number of visitors who may visit at one
time. Timed entry tickets may be reserved online. Groups are asked to explore at
their own pace but practice social distancing and wear a mask.

Pictured left to right:
Patty Barnas, Jennifer Marsh, Melanie Squires

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