North American river otter triplets were born February 3:
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Sivaki the 16 year old male Amur Tiger has died.
Amur Tiger at Michigan Zoo Euthanized After Suffering from an Age-Related Illness
Amur Tiger at Michigan Zoo Euthanized After Suffering from an Age-Related Illness
Black Rhino Transfer/Breeding Plans
Potter Park Zoo's rare black rhino calf, Jaali, will be leaving Lansing this fall for a new home.
Jaali was born at the zoo in December 2019. He was the first black rhino calf born there in the zoo's 100-year history. Black rhino births in captivity are relatively rare, the zoo said when Jaali was born.
Jaali has been paired with a female rhino to breed with at his new facility.
Jaali’s parents, Doppsee and Phineus, met in October 2017. Doppsee's pregnancy was confirmed in spring 2019 and Jaali was born later that year. The two will now try for a second calf.
Potter Park Zoo's rare black rhino calf, Jaali, will be leaving Lansing this fall for a new home.
Jaali was born at the zoo in December 2019. He was the first black rhino calf born there in the zoo's 100-year history. Black rhino births in captivity are relatively rare, the zoo said when Jaali was born.
Jaali has been paired with a female rhino to breed with at his new facility.
Jaali’s parents, Doppsee and Phineus, met in October 2017. Doppsee's pregnancy was confirmed in spring 2019 and Jaali was born later that year. The two will now try for a second calf.
Does this mean they no longer have tigers?
Sadly. Either they'll expand the room for their lions, or perhaps obtain another tiger, but I'm not sure what the plans are right now for their unoccupied space.
Jaali, the male Eastern Black rhino, will be heading to The Living Desert this fall to be paired with Cleveland's young female Nia.
Coming soon: Meet the rhinos headed to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens - KESQ
Coming soon: Meet the rhinos headed to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens - KESQ
0.1 Red Panda Maliha is pregnant. The sire is a male from Zoo Knoxville and the cubs are due around October: Drop everything, Potter Park Zoo is getting baby red pandas
On June 24th, it was reported that the zoo acquired a (0.1) prehensile-tailed porcupine named Sophie from the Henry Dooly Zoo & Aquarium. She is the first of her species to be exhibited at the zoo and will be located in the Bird, Reptile, and Small Mammal Building, next to the golden lion tamarins.
First of her kind: Potter Park Zoo’s newest resident | WLNS 6 News
First of her kind: Potter Park Zoo’s newest resident | WLNS 6 News
2 red panda cubs were born on July 4th to second-time mother, Maliha. The cubs were sired by the zoo's male, Deagan-Reid.
Two Red Panda Cubs Born to Maliha and Deagan-Reid | Potter Park Zoo
Two Red Panda Cubs Born to Maliha and Deagan-Reid | Potter Park Zoo
One of the Zoo's lionesses, Saida, is in guarded condition after a slipped disk in her lower back was discovered during an MRI.
Saida, one of Potter Park Zoo's lions, in 'guarded' condition following MRI
Saida, one of Potter Park Zoo's lions, in 'guarded' condition following MRI
An Amur tiger named Timmy arrived from Detroit, and is now on display.
Potter Park Zoo debuts newest furry friend | WLNS 6 News
Potter Park Zoo debuts newest furry friend | WLNS 6 News
Does anyone where Amur Tiger Liya was moved to?
The Detroit Zoo.
0.1 Tufted Deer has been born at Potter Park Zoo. She represents the first successful birth since the species arrived in 2019. The breeding female originally came from Zoo Tampa: Tufted deer born at Potter Park Zoo | WLNS 6 News
Went to Potter Park today, photos coming later.
As of now:
-Camels are gone; their exhibit is now occupied by their kangaroos.
-Tufted deer now live in the former kangaroo enclosure.
-Emu now live in the former tufted deer enclosure.
-Former mandrill exhibit is now occupied by Black-headed spider monkeys.
-Former spider monkey exhibit is now occupied by Ring-tailed lemurs.
-Former North American porcupine exhibit now holds a Trumpeter hornbill (the big cage inside the Feline/Primate building also holds trumpeter hornbill).
-Sulcata tortoise has been moved to the mara enclosure near the budgie encounter area they have (crimson rosellas and cockatiels still with the budgies).
-Painted turtle, American toad and tree frog displays now gone in the Bird/Small mammal/reptile house. As we know, indoor exhibits sort of change inside so I'm not going to point out all the changes inside since my last visit around 2019 (former golden lion tamarin area now holds a coendou, but Green aracaris still reside).
-Concerning enclosure contains at least four Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko and around at least three Giant day geckos (I don't think this will end very well)...
-As we know, former moose habitat now holds a breeding herd of elk/wapiti.
-Former Barred owl exhibit now holds a blind Broad-winged hawk; assuming barred owl is off-display.
-River otters are off-exhibit for habitat renovations.
As of now:
-Camels are gone; their exhibit is now occupied by their kangaroos.
-Tufted deer now live in the former kangaroo enclosure.
-Emu now live in the former tufted deer enclosure.
-Former mandrill exhibit is now occupied by Black-headed spider monkeys.
-Former spider monkey exhibit is now occupied by Ring-tailed lemurs.
-Former North American porcupine exhibit now holds a Trumpeter hornbill (the big cage inside the Feline/Primate building also holds trumpeter hornbill).
-Sulcata tortoise has been moved to the mara enclosure near the budgie encounter area they have (crimson rosellas and cockatiels still with the budgies).
-Painted turtle, American toad and tree frog displays now gone in the Bird/Small mammal/reptile house. As we know, indoor exhibits sort of change inside so I'm not going to point out all the changes inside since my last visit around 2019 (former golden lion tamarin area now holds a coendou, but Green aracaris still reside).
-Concerning enclosure contains at least four Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko and around at least three Giant day geckos (I don't think this will end very well)...
-As we know, former moose habitat now holds a breeding herd of elk/wapiti.
-Former Barred owl exhibit now holds a blind Broad-winged hawk; assuming barred owl is off-display.
-River otters are off-exhibit for habitat renovations.
Sadly, the Tufted Deer fawn born this past week has tragically passed away 
.
Potter Park Zoo mourning the loss of fawn
.Potter Park Zoo mourning the loss of fawn
Cotton-top tamarin twins were born. This is the fourth litter in four years for parents Yuri and LG.
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Sadly 13-year old female gray wolf Tala passed away yesterday after a reoccurrence of her cancer, she had been at the zoo since 2012.
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A female Eastern bongo has been born:
Baby bongo’s birth grows critically-endangered species at Michigan zoo
This is the first birth of this species at the zoo since 2014.
Baby bongo’s birth grows critically-endangered species at Michigan zoo
This is the first birth of this species at the zoo since 2014.
Other 2021 News:
On February 14th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) red panda named Deagan Reid from Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee.
Potter Park Zoo - Say hello to Deagan Reid, our new male... | By Potter Park Zoo | Say hello to Deagan Reid, our new male Red Panda! He arrived at Potter Park following Doofah's departure, and is a new mate for our female Maliha . . . A...
On March 7th, the zoo announced they have transferred their (1.0) Bactrian camel named Ernest to another unspecified facility for breeding purposes.
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On April 16th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.2) ring-tailed lemurs named Kyna and Madi from the Ft. Wayne's Children Zoo in Indiana.
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On May 15th, the zoo announced they have opened a new exhibit for their western grey and red kangaroos.
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On May 17th, the zoo announced that the river otters that were born in February have started exploring the main exhibit.
Potter Park Zoo - The otter pups are now intermittently... | By Potter Park Zoo | The otter pups are now intermittently exploring their outdoor enclosure! Here the two sisters accompany Nkeke for an hour of play and exploration. These...
On May 27th, the zoo announced that the Bird and Reptile House will reopen to the public on May 29th. The zoo also announced that their Gila monsters, chuckwallas, massasauga rattlesnake, and Madagascan hognose snake exhibits are renovated.
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On May 29th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) northern tree shrew which is on exhibit in the Bird and Reptile House.
Potter Park Zoo - Rose the tree shrew was introduced to a... | By Potter Park Zoo | Rose the tree shrew was introduced to a new male this month. The two seem to have hit it off! We're hoping they'll breed in the near future. The tree...
On June 4th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) broad-winged hawk named Meatloaf from a wildlife center.
Potter Park Zoo - In the spirit of World Migratory Bird... | By Potter Park Zoo | In the spirit of World Migratory Bird Day, check out this short bio of Potter Park Zoo's new broad-winged hawk meatloaf (a rescue). Broad-winged hawks...
On September 29th, the zoo announced that Jaali's (their (1.0) eastern black rhino) last day at the facility is October 3rd, which then he will be transferred to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in California.
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On October 25th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.0.1) emperor scorpion which is now on exhibit in the Bird and Reptile House.
Potter Park Zoo - Have you met our newest arrival to the... | By Potter Park Zoo | Have you met our newest arrival to the Bird and Reptile House? The emperor scorpion is one of the world’s largest scorpions, and despite its intimidating...
On October 27th, the zoo announced that (1.1) elk (species not specified) named Kent and Belle were born on September 6th and August 20th respectively.
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On November 8th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) African lion named Saida passed away due to age-related arthritis and spinal issues.
Also on November 8th, the zoo announced that their red pandas that were born in July have explored their exhibit for the first time.
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Potter Park Zoo - Accompanied by mom, both red panda cubs... | By Potter Park Zoo | Accompanied by mom, both red panda cubs have left the indoors and begun exploring their enclosure for the first time. A smaller area has been sectioned...
On December 16th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) ring-tailed lemur named Han from the Staten Island Zoo in New York.
Potter Park Zoo - Give a warm welcome to Han, our new male... | By Potter Park Zoo | Give a warm welcome to Han, our new male ring-tailed lemur! Han came from the Staten Island Zoo and is currently being introduced to our females Kyna and...
On February 14th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) red panda named Deagan Reid from Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee.
Potter Park Zoo - Say hello to Deagan Reid, our new male... | By Potter Park Zoo | Say hello to Deagan Reid, our new male Red Panda! He arrived at Potter Park following Doofah's departure, and is a new mate for our female Maliha . . . A...
On March 7th, the zoo announced they have transferred their (1.0) Bactrian camel named Ernest to another unspecified facility for breeding purposes.
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On April 16th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.2) ring-tailed lemurs named Kyna and Madi from the Ft. Wayne's Children Zoo in Indiana.
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On May 15th, the zoo announced they have opened a new exhibit for their western grey and red kangaroos.
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On May 17th, the zoo announced that the river otters that were born in February have started exploring the main exhibit.
Potter Park Zoo - The otter pups are now intermittently... | By Potter Park Zoo | The otter pups are now intermittently exploring their outdoor enclosure! Here the two sisters accompany Nkeke for an hour of play and exploration. These...
On May 27th, the zoo announced that the Bird and Reptile House will reopen to the public on May 29th. The zoo also announced that their Gila monsters, chuckwallas, massasauga rattlesnake, and Madagascan hognose snake exhibits are renovated.
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On May 29th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) northern tree shrew which is on exhibit in the Bird and Reptile House.
Potter Park Zoo - Rose the tree shrew was introduced to a... | By Potter Park Zoo | Rose the tree shrew was introduced to a new male this month. The two seem to have hit it off! We're hoping they'll breed in the near future. The tree...
On June 4th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) broad-winged hawk named Meatloaf from a wildlife center.
Potter Park Zoo - In the spirit of World Migratory Bird... | By Potter Park Zoo | In the spirit of World Migratory Bird Day, check out this short bio of Potter Park Zoo's new broad-winged hawk meatloaf (a rescue). Broad-winged hawks...
On September 29th, the zoo announced that Jaali's (their (1.0) eastern black rhino) last day at the facility is October 3rd, which then he will be transferred to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in California.
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On October 25th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.0.1) emperor scorpion which is now on exhibit in the Bird and Reptile House.
Potter Park Zoo - Have you met our newest arrival to the... | By Potter Park Zoo | Have you met our newest arrival to the Bird and Reptile House? The emperor scorpion is one of the world’s largest scorpions, and despite its intimidating...
On October 27th, the zoo announced that (1.1) elk (species not specified) named Kent and Belle were born on September 6th and August 20th respectively.
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On November 8th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) African lion named Saida passed away due to age-related arthritis and spinal issues.
Also on November 8th, the zoo announced that their red pandas that were born in July have explored their exhibit for the first time.
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Potter Park Zoo - Accompanied by mom, both red panda cubs... | By Potter Park Zoo | Accompanied by mom, both red panda cubs have left the indoors and begun exploring their enclosure for the first time. A smaller area has been sectioned...
On December 16th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) ring-tailed lemur named Han from the Staten Island Zoo in New York.
Potter Park Zoo - Give a warm welcome to Han, our new male... | By Potter Park Zoo | Give a warm welcome to Han, our new male ring-tailed lemur! Han came from the Staten Island Zoo and is currently being introduced to our females Kyna and...