Legacy Programs & Projects Archives - Como Zoo Conservatory

*Music Under Glass* on select Sundays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30, January 12-February 12

Music Under Glass on select Sundays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30, January 12-February 12

Music Under Glass offers a unique experience of wandering through the tropical gardens at dusk, providing a warm escape from the winter cold while enjoying live performances by local musicians. These free concerts take place in the Sunken Garden, where, due to fire code regulations, seating is not provided. However, the music is simulcast into other areas of the gardens where additional seating is available. While the zoo closes at 4:00 p.m., the Conservatory remains open for guests to enjoy the concert. Beer and wine are available for purchase to enhance the evening experience.

*Third Grade Residency Program*

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Third Grade Residency Program

Join us for a unique opportunity to partner with Como Park Zoo and Conservatory for four days of hands-on learning. Created for 3rd grade students, we partner with teachers to deliver a FREE program that brings curriculum to life and creates meaningful experiences that students will remember for a lifetime.

A Winter’s Blooming Wonderland! Now through January 1

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A Winter’s Blooming Wonderland! Now through January 1

This holiday season, we’re thrilled to introduce Winter’s Blooming Wonderland—a unique, limited-time holiday display on the Visitor Center’s Porch! Winter’s Blooming Wonderland offers an enchanting seasonal experience, filled with beautiful winter foliage, sparkling decorations, and festive charm.

Adventures With Ashley!

Adventures With Ashley!

Tune in to “Adventures With Ashley”! Watch Ashley as she explores the Zoo and Conservatory showcasing different animals and plants, and meeting zookeepers and gardeners along the way!

Como Cares

Como Cares

Join us at different locations around the zoo on select days and times to learn how our expert team at Como upholds the highest standards of animal and plant care. Check out how Como has evolved through the years to spread the importance of conservation to the community.

Como Is On Instagram Reels!

Como is now on Instagram Reels! Click HERE to follow “Como Park Zoo and Conservatory”, watch the videos and SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!

Little Explorers Thursday!

Little Explorers Thursday!

Little Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week! An ASL interpreter will be here most Thursdays interpreting the 10:30 story time, 11am zookeeper talk, and the 11:30am Blaze Sparky Show.

Music Under Glass – Curt Obeda with Brian Z ~ January 12

Music Under Glass – Curt Obeda with Brian Z ~ January 12

Music Under Glass invites guests to stroll through the tropical gardens at dusk, escaping the winter chill with live local music. These free concerts take place from 4:30 to 6:30 in the Sunken Garden, where fire code regulations prevent seating. The music is simulcast to other garden areas with more seating available. Beer and wine are available for purchase.

Music Under Glass – Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton, Pat Donohue, and Richard Kriehn – January 19

Music Under Glass – Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton, Pat Donohue, and Richard Kriehn – January 19

Music Under Glass – Duo CORDA January 15

Music Under Glass – Duo CORDA January 15

Music Under Glass – Jeff Ray with Mikkel Beckmen January 29

Music Under Glass – Jeff Ray with Mikkel Beckmen January 29

Music Under Glass – Kashimana January 22

Music Under Glass – Kashimana January 22

Music Under Glass invites guests to stroll through the tropical gardens at dusk, escaping the winter chill with live local music. These free concerts take place in the Sunken Garden, where fire code regulations prevent seating. The music is simulcast to other garden areas with more seating available. Beer and wine are available for purchase.

Music Under Glass – Mary Cutrufello February 12

Music Under Glass – Mary Cutrufello February 12

Music Under Glass – Sarah Morris + Matthew French February 5

Music Under Glass – Sarah Morris + Matthew French February 5

Music Under Glass – Switchgrass February 2

Music Under Glass – Switchgrass February 2

November 23 & 24, Meet, Greet & Q & A with Paleontologists from the University of Minnesota’s Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences

November 23 & 24, Meet, Greet & Q & A with Paleontologists from the University of Minnesota’s Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Meet & Greet with Paleontologists from the University of Minnesota’s Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, the developers of the Prehistoric Soundscapes Exhibit, in Como’s Exhibit Gallery on Saturday, November 23rdth and Sunday, November 24th, 11am – 4pm!

Prehistoric Soundscapes Exhibit November 18 – December 8, 2024

Prehistoric Soundscapes Exhibit November 18 – December 8, 2024

Step into Como’s Fern Room and prepare for a journey back 75 million years! Stroll through a prehistoric soundscape filled with calls from dinosaurs and creatures that once roamed ancient forests. Listen for sounds created by an instrument, custom built by UMN paleontologists, that mimic the haunting calls of the hadrosaur Parasaurolophus! See if you can spot some of Cretaceous critters hiding among the ferns!

S.A.F.E. ~ Saving Animals From Extinction

S.A.F.E. ~ Saving Animals From Extinction

Pop in at various animal habitats around Como and chat with one of our educators about the endangered or threatened animals we have at Como and what people can do to help them thrive in the wild. The S.A.F.E. stations occur on select days and times. You may see a table representing a SAFE species around the zoo during your visit!

Senior Strolls & Sunset Senior Strolls – Advanced Registration Required

Senior Strolls & Sunset Senior Strolls – Advanced Registration Required

Senior Strolls and Sunset Senior Strolls are special times set aside just for those 55-and-better. This is an opportunity to visit the Conservatory for a leisurely walk before or after our busy normal business hours, as well as special activities and guests. This event is a great opportunity for Seniors to enjoy a less crowded experience that encourages being active and social with some adult learning to spice it up.

Sensory Friendly Mornings – Advanced Registration Required

Sensory Friendly Mornings – Advanced Registration Required

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is an energetic, colorful place full of sensory stimuli, and we know this environment can be overwhelming for some guests. This is a time designed for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families to explore the zoo without the crowds.. Como strives to provide a positive, welcoming experience for every visitor.

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Legacy Programs & Projects

Music Under Glass on select Sundays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30, January 12-February 12

Third Grade Residency Program

A Winter’s Blooming Wonderland! Now through January 1

Adventures With Ashley!

Como Cares

Como Is On Instagram Reels!

Little Explorers Thursday!

Music Under Glass – Curt Obeda with Brian Z ~ January 12

Music Under Glass – Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton, Pat Donohue, and Richard Kriehn – January 19

Music Under Glass – Duo CORDA January 15

Music Under Glass – Jeff Ray with Mikkel Beckmen January 29

Music Under Glass – Kashimana January 22

Music Under Glass – Mary Cutrufello February 12

Music Under Glass – Sarah Morris + Matthew French February 5

Music Under Glass – Switchgrass February 2

November 23 & 24, Meet, Greet & Q & A with Paleontologists from the University of Minnesota’s Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Prehistoric Soundscapes Exhibit November 18 – December 8, 2024

S.A.F.E. ~ Saving Animals From Extinction

Senior Strolls & Sunset Senior Strolls – Advanced Registration Required

Sensory Friendly Mornings – Advanced Registration Required

HOST AN EVENT

explore, observe, discover

Legacy Programs & Projects

*Music Under Glass* on select Sundays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30, January 12-February 12

*Third Grade Residency Program*

A Winter’s Blooming Wonderland! Now through January 1

Adventures With Ashley!

Como Cares

Como Is On Instagram Reels!

Little Explorers Thursday!

Music Under Glass – Curt Obeda with Brian Z ~ January 12

Music Under Glass – Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton, Pat Donohue, and Richard Kriehn – January 19

Music Under Glass – Duo CORDA January 15

Music Under Glass – Jeff Ray with Mikkel Beckmen January 29

Music Under Glass – Kashimana January 22

Music Under Glass – Mary Cutrufello February 12

Music Under Glass – Sarah Morris + Matthew French February 5

Music Under Glass – Switchgrass February 2

November 23 & 24, Meet, Greet & Q & A with Paleontologists from the University of Minnesota’s Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Prehistoric Soundscapes Exhibit November 18 – December 8, 2024

S.A.F.E. ~ Saving Animals From Extinction

Senior Strolls & Sunset Senior Strolls – Advanced Registration Required

Sensory Friendly Mornings – Advanced Registration Required

HOST AN EVENT

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Music Under Glass on select Sundays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30, January 12-February 12

Third Grade Residency Program