

Como Quest: Wild Conservation (21+ Event) May 4th, 2023
An after-hours event for the 21+ flock in support of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.
There's always a lot going on at Como! Take a look below at some of our upcoming special events!
An after-hours event for the 21+ flock in support of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.
Lil’ 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 meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week! An ASL interpreter will be here every Thursday through March from 10:15am-12:15pm interpreting both Lil’ Explorer story times and the 11:30am Sparky Show!
Sponsored by our friends at Xcel Energy, Como’s annual Earth Day and conservation celebration is a full weekend of family activities, crafts and interpretive opportunities to learn more about the earth’s amazing animals and plants, and what we can do to protect them. Stay tuned for more information….
New exhibit opening on December 8th explores the global roots of plant-based healing in Minnesota.
Pop in at various animal habitats around Como and chat with Ashley, our Public Engagement Education Specialist (and Instagram Reels wiz), about the endangered or threatened animals we have at Como and what people can do to help them thrive in the wild. Ashley’s S.A.F.E. chats occur Wednesdays 1pm-3pm, and Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm.
This is a special time set aside just for our 55-and-up aged friends. This is an opportunity to visit the Zoo and Conservatory for a leisurely walk before the crowds as well as special activities and guests. This event is a great opportunity for Seniors to enjoy a free event that encourages being active and social with some adult learning to spice it up.
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. Como strives to provide a positive, welcoming experience for every visitor.