🎃 Slither in over MEA break, October 18 – 19, and get eyeball-to-eyeball with some of our resident creepy crawly bugs and spiders 🕷️
Things are getting a little spooky (and a whole lot of fun) at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory! On Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, we’re hosting our annual Creepy-Crawly Creature Awareness Weekend—two days filled with bugs, snakes, spooky plants, and wild discoveries that are sure to give you chills and thrills.
👀 Face Your Fears… Up Close!
From 10:00–11:30 in the morning and again from 1:00–2:30 in the afternoon, get eyeball-to-eyeball with live BUGS or a slithery SNAKE. They might look spooky, but they’re truly spectacular once you get to know them.
🕸️ Hands-On Fun on The Porch
All day long from 10:00–4:00, The Porch transforms into a creepy-crawly carnival of learning and fun:
• Create your very own Spider Craft to take home
• Learn about carnivorous plants that eat more than just sunshine
• Visit the Bones Station and discover the mysteries of bats and exoskeletons
• Step into the Taxidermy Station and uncover the secrets of owls
• Stop by Xcel Energy’s station and see how energy-saving tricks can make a big difference
📦 Special Event: USO “Day of the Deployed”
Saturday, October 18 | 11:00am–2:00pm | Bullard Rainforest Auditorium.
Como is honored to partner with the USO for a special gathering just for Service members and their families.
✨ Kids with a deployed parent can:
- Record a storybook to send to their loved one overseas
- Create a bookmark to take home as a keepsake
🍦 Families can also enjoy:
- Root beer floats
- Coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks
This heartwarming event, “Day of the Deployed – Zoo, Books and Root Beer Floats,” is our way of saying thank you to those who serve, while giving families a chance to connect, create, and enjoy time together.
👉 Registration is required. Sign up here: Register for USO Day of the Deployed
👻 Daily Creepy-Crawly Programs
The spooky fun keeps popping up all day long:
• 10:30 Polar Bear Program
• 11:00 Zookeeper Talk (Saturday: Hissing Cockroaches 🪳, Sunday: Anaconda 🐍)
• 11:30 & 2:30 Blaze Sparky Show 🦭
• 12:00 Story Time 📖
• 1:00 Gardener Chat on carnivorous plants 🌱
• 1:30 Gorilla Talk 🦍
• 2:00 Tiger Talk 🐯
• 3:00 The Art of Bonsai 🌳
🌸 Don’t Miss the Finale of the Fall Flower Show
As an added treat, this is also the final weekend to enjoy Part One of the Fall Flower Show in the Sunken Garden. Come for the creepy crawlies, stay for the beauty!
✨ Why You’ll Love It
Creepy-Crawly Creature Awareness Weekend is the perfect family outing to celebrate the season. Whether you’re looking for Halloween fun, hands-on learning, or just an excuse to meet some fascinating critters, this weekend is packed with spooky surprises around every corner.
So grab your little goblins, witches, and explorers and join us for a weekend that’s more fascinating than frightening. We promise—it will be a scream! 👻
Creepy Crawly Weekend is sponsored by
