*Storytime With Santa!* December 3, 10, & 17
Bouquets – wine, beer, food, and fun ~ February 26, 2026
Bouquets – wine, beer, food, and fun ~ February 26, 2026
With wine, beer, and food tastings arrayed throughout Como’s Visitor Center and the gardens of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, no other fundraiser in town has a more beautiful backdrop. Tickets HERE
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 and Friends presentation.
Music Under Glass – Annie Mack February 1
Music Under Glass – Annie Mack February 1
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 – Curt Obeda with Brian Z ~ January 11
Music Under Glass – Curt Obeda with Brian Z ~ January 11
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 – Jack Knife & The Sharps – January 14
Music Under Glass – Jack Knife & The Sharps – January 14
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 – Jaspar Lepak with Ben Cook-Feltz January 4
Music Under Glass – Jaspar Lepak with Ben Cook-Feltz January 4
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 – Jeff Ray with Mikkel Beckmen February 4
Music Under Glass – Jeff Ray with Mikkel Beckmen February 4
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 – Katy Tessman & Sweet Lou January 28
Music Under Glass – Katy Tessman & Sweet Lou January 28
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 – Siama’s Congo Roots January 18
Music Under Glass – Siama’s Congo Roots January 18
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 – Switchgrass January 21
Music Under Glass – Switchgrass January 21
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 on select Sundays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30, January 4 – February 4
Music Under Glass on select Sundays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30, January 4 – February 4
Warm up this winter with free live music in the Conservatory’s tropical gardens! Concerts take place in the Sunken Garden at dusk, with music simulcast to other areas where limited seating is available. The Zoo closes at 4 p.m., but the Conservatory stays open for the shows. Beer and wine are available for purchase.
Noon Year’s Dance Party! – December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026
Noon Year’s Dance Party! – December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026
A family event to ring in the “Zoo” year that is so fun, we’re doing it twice! On December 31 and January 1 Como Park Zoo & Conservatory will be filled with dancing, games, special animal enrichment, and a KidsDance DJ!
Red Cross Blood Drive At Como – December 17
Red Cross Blood Drive At Como – December 17
We are pleased to host a blood drive at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory on Wednesday, December 17. Sign up today by clicking HERE!
Senior Strolls & Sunset Senior Strolls
Senior Strolls & Sunset Senior Strolls
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 – No Registration Required
Sensory Friendly Mornings – No 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.
Winter Carnival Orchid Show – January 24-25, 2026 – Advanced Admission Fee Required
Winter Carnival Orchid Show – January 24-25, 2026 – Advanced Admission Fee Required
***PRE-PAID ADMISSION TO THE WINTER CARNIVAL ORCHID SHOW IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE CONSERVATORY ON JANUARY 24 AND 25.*** Those coming just to visit the Conservatory’s gardens will still need to purchase a ticket for this weekend.
Wolves And Wild Lands ~ Traveling Exhibit
Wolves And Wild Lands ~ Traveling Exhibit
Back by popular demand! Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is excited to welcome the return of the traveling exhibit “Wolves and Wild Lands”, now open in Como’s Exhibit Gallery through January 19.
