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Potter Park Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 15 attractions in Lansing
Traveler Description: Visit more than 100 species of animals, many of which are endangered, including Black Rhinos, Siberian Tigers, Red Pandas and Snow Leopards.
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Attraction type: Zoo
Address: 1301 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Lansing, MI 48912
Tel: 517-483-4222

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4 of 5 stars
MIShopperGirl 45 contributions
Lansing, MI
Jun 18, 2009

It's a small zoo, as others have mentioned, but it's not expensive, it's friendly, and it's walkable. A fun way to spend an afternoon. And some of the exhibits are pretty good. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago, Illinois
Jun 17, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

The Potter Park Zoo is wonderful for children and families. It has everything one could ask for in a zoo and more. It is also located on the beautiful Red Cedar River near historic downtown Lansing. A must see! more

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3 of 5 stars
Sanveann 15 contributions
Michigan
Dec 17, 2005
3/5 found this review helpful

As the previous reviewer noted, Potter Park Zoo definitely does not compare to the zoos in Detroit or Toledo. Of course, Lansing is a far smaller city than either of those towns, so I don't hold it against anyone :) Potter Park is small but pleasant (though a few of the animals could use larger, more up-to-date habitats, in my... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jackson, MI
Dec 10, 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

The zoo is small, but it's perfect for younger kids. It's open year round, and admission is free in the winter months, so I would recommend stopping by. There's a great Festival of Lights that runs through christmas, so that was a plus. Like I said, the zoo is small, so it may not appeal to older kids, but you... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Superior Township,MI
Sep 4, 2003
11/19 found this review helpful

The park is very small. You can cover it in about 2 hours. I would not plan to make it a all day trip. Bigger kids may find the zoo bland and boring. There is really nothing to eat there so bring your own food. You definitely cannot compare it to the Detroit or Toledo zoo. more

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Potter Park Zoo Address

1301 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912
Tel: 517-483-4222