An educational program from Como Park Zoo and Conservatory will enhance any curriculum! We have the ability to provide your group with a fun and interactive presentation at Como or your site (travel restrictions apply). Each program uses a variety of sensory aids, including live plants, animals or other fun interactive components to enhance the learning experience.
Our multi-age program option gives groups flexibility, offering a variety of themes fit for audiences with greater age-range. With a more generalized format, multi-age programs are both fun and entertaining, but also a great educational fit for groups at many different learning levels. Have all one age level? Multi-aged programs are also a perfect option for teachers with all one grade level.
Program Length
45 minutes
Group Maximum or Maximum Number of People
Multi-Age Programs have a maximum of 50 people including all children and adults in the room.
An additional charge of $5 per person will be applied to any people over the group maximum.
If the group is larger than 50 people, there will be a charge of $5 per person after that.
Multi-age programs are designed for kids in Kindergarten and up. If audiences have preschool aged children please see our preschool programs or notify us. Program content may not be suitable for a preschool audience.
Outreach Maximum Travel Distance
60 mile radius from Como Park Zoo and Conservatory (restrictions may apply).
Reservations for programs are commitment to payment. If, for any reason, you cancel your scheduled program(s), a $25 administrative fee will be applied. You will be charged the full amount of the scheduled program(s) if canceled within 48 hours of the event. There is a one-time rescheduling option if requested at least 48 hours before your scheduled program(s).
Current Programs
Age level: Kindergarten and Up
Group Maximum: 50 people including all children and adults
Duration of Programs: 45 minutes
Penguins*
Dive into the world of penguins and discover what makes them so different from other birds. Meet a real live penguin and learn about the adaptations that help them survive their specific habitats!
$150 On-site/$175 Outreach
*Offsite penguin programs must be within 30 minutes of Como due to animal safety*
Creepy Creature Confessions
What animals and plants are you afraid of? Confess your fears and then overcome them by meeting some real-life creepy crawly creatures. They might not be as scary as you think.
$125 On-site/$150 Outreach
Africa
Africa has some of the most diverse plants and animals on the planet. Discover the major biomes of the continent and meet some real live ambassadors from each area to learn what makes them so well adapted for life in Africa.
$125 On-site/$150 Outreach
Tropical Rainforest
Tropical rainforests hold the world’s greatest diversity of plants and animals. Learn of why rainforests are so useful to humans and why it’s so important to protect them. See some unique plants and animals that are native to rainforests as well as how you can help rainforest conservation.
$125 On-site/$150 Outreach
Adaptations
Ever wonder what a camel’s hump is for? Or why a plant might eat a bug? Come explore awesome plant and animal adaptations that help with survival. You’ll meet live plants and animals with amazing adaptations, and learn about your own adaptations too!
$125 On-site/$150 Outreach
Contact/Register
If you would like to schedule an education program, or for more information, call the education department at 651-487-8272 or email: ComoEducation@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
