Schools Archives - Como Zoo Conservatory

*Education Stations 2nd – 5th Grade*

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Education Stations 2nd – 5th Grade

Education Stations offer a flexible, pre-paid experience for 2nd-5th grade classrooms to explore various topics related to plants and animals at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Priced at $4 per student, each station provides engaging educational content about the zoo and conservatory, with free admission for chaperones and teachers. The station area is located in the zoo’s outdoor pavilion. Chaperoned groups can visit the stations anytime between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm as space allows. A 1:8 or smaller chaperone-to-student ratio is recommended.

*School Programs for Pre K – 6th*

School Programs for Pre K – 6th

School programs allow students to explore the fascinating plants and animals at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. These educational experiences are available at the zoo and your educational institution.

*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.

Como Connections ~ Elementary Videos

Como Connections ~ Elementary Videos

Como Connections provides teachers with ways of visiting the Zoo and Conservatory virtually. With our short pre-recorded videos, students can explore the plants and animals of Como and meet some of our gardeners and zookeepers.

Como Connections ~ Middle School Videos

Como Connections provides teachers with ways of experiencing the Zoo and Conservatory virtually. With our short pre-recorded videos, students can explore the plants and animals of Como and meet some of our gardeners and zookeepers.

Looking to book a field trip? Help us plan for your arrival, and get some tips!

Looking to book a field trip? Help us plan for your arrival, and get some tips!

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Transportation Funding

Transportation Funding

Thanks to a generous grant from Como Friends, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is excited to offer transportation funding to schools that find the cost of field trips prohibitive. These funds aim to help schools access our educational programs and enhance their curriculum through engaging on-site experiences.