Potter Park Zoo, Lansing

Name: Potter Park Zoo
Address: 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, 48912, United States
Telephone: (517) 483-4222

#3 among attractions in Lansing

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The Potter Park Zoo is a 102-acre zoo located in Lansing, Michigan, within Lansing's Potter Park. Its mission is to Inspire people to conserve animals in the natural world. Potter Park Zoo is the oldest public zoo in Michigan and is currently home to over 160 species of animals. The zoo is owned by the City of Lansing, and operated by Ingham County. The zoo participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan designed to manage and conserve threatened or endangered animals. The Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine partners with the zoo to provide medical care for its animals. ()

Opened: 1915 (109 years ago)Visitors per year: 167 thous.Animals: 500Species: 160Coordinates: 42°43'5"N, 84°31'36"W

Address

1301 S Pennsylvania AveSouthsideLansing 48912 United States

Contact

(517) 483-4222

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Day trips

Potter Park Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jackson Field, Lansing River Trail, Lansing City Market, Impression 5 Science Center.

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Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
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Bike path, Cycling
Lansing River Trail, Lansing
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1.6 miNW
Market, Shopping
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Museum, Science museum
Impression 5 Science Center, Lansing
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Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
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Convention center
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Museum, Art gallery
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42°43'18"N • 84°32'56"W
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