Come visit Potawatomi Zoo during the winter and see what your animal friends are up to during the snowy chilly months.
Our 2019 Winter Days are January 19, February 2, February 15, and March 2.
The Zoo will be open from 12-3 pm on Winter Days (last admission at 2:30)
Winter Days are FREE for Potawatomi Zoo members
. Regular admission for non-members is $5.50 per person, two and under are free. A $5 wristband will be available for purchase which will include a fun all-ages craft experience and a souvenir cup with one free drink.
Weather permitting, the Potawatomi Express and Endangered Species Carousel will be running. Carousel (per seated rider)and train tickets are $2 per person.
The Learning Center will be open with a couple of different fun things to do in addition to seeing the animals! There will be a bake sale in the Learning Center each Winter Day to support different areas of the Zoo, including zookeepers, volunteers, and animal care. The wristband craft experience will take place in the Learning Center classroom
from 12:30 to 2:45 pm.
The café and gift shop will be open with a full menu. The Round Barn Bar and Otter Outpost will be closed January 19, but weather permitting, will be open on other Winter Days.
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EdZOOcation Camps and Classes
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Spring class
registration is now open! The Zoo has classes for ages 3-12, with age-appropriate games, animal encounters, and projects that make learning about animals and their habitats even more fun!
Classes vary in topic, time, and cost. Learn more about each class by clicking the link.
We also have a special
Spring Break Camp for 6 to 9-year-olds
from April 1-5.
Spring Break campers will have the opportunity to solve the mystery of a missing ecosystem, meet animal ambassadors, and learn about protecting wild spaces. They'll investigate the case through hands-on activities, crafts, and games!
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Sign Up for FrogWatch!
You and your family can become
FrogWatch USA citizen scientists and help researchers understand the scope of amphibian population decline and find ways to prevent it. It
only takes 5 minutes of recording to complete each time.
Each participant needs to
attend one training on either February 23 or March 16, 2019, so you can learn
about frog calls and the tools necessary for tracking each species. Each training is up to 2 hours long and includes a PowerPoint presentation, review, and exam. The exam can be taken multiple times if needed. Being a FrogWatch citizen scientist is fun for the whole family, but we prefer that only adults or older children attend the training.
To register, please complete the form at the link below.
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Travel to Botswana
Have you ever wanted to travel to Africa to see the rich variety of wildlife from impalas to cheetahs to rhinos and more? Come with us!
The Zoo is sponsoring a trip to Botswana March 13-23, including the Kalahari Desert, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, and Okavango wetland, led by renowned guide Graham Johansson. It is one of the most marvelous places on Earth to view wildlife, both on the ground and in the sky, with bird species numbering in the hundreds.
If you're interested in learning more, Gra
ham will be at the Zoo to present the itinerary and answer questions on Monday, February 11, at 6 pm in the Learning Center classroom.
Photo by Josh Sisk, director of animal programs and education at the Potawatomi Zoo
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2019 Conservation Calendars
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You can still grab a 2019 Conservation Calendar from the Zoo, either in person at the Zoo gift shop during Winter Days or
on our website
. They're $10 in person and $12 online (to cover shipping).
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