Get ready to make a splash at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s Flippers, Fins, & Fun Weekend on March 29 & 30 from 10 AM – 4 PM! This FREE family-friendly event is packed with hands-on activities, games, and exciting interactive stations celebrating the incredible creatures that call the water home.
Whether they glide, paddle, or waddle, we’re putting the spotlight on all things aquatic – and yes, that means our famous sea lion superstar Sparky is part of the fun, too!
What’s in Store?
✅ Seals & Sea Lions Station – Spin the trivia wheel and test your knowledge on these sleek marine mammals! Get up close with biofacts, including real seal and sea lion skulls and even a sea lion flipper.
✅ Penguin Interpretive Station – Can you tell one penguin from another? Try our penguin identification game, check out fun penguin facts, and meet an adorable penguin plushy.
✅ Craft Corner: Who Am I? – Spot the differences between seals and sea lions, then put your artistic skills to the test by drawing in the missing pieces!
✅ Blubber Glove Challenge – Think you could survive in icy waters? Slip your hand into the “blubber glove” and find out just how long you can last!
✅ S.A.F.E. (Saving Animals From Extinction) Station – Learn how you can take action to help protect endangered aquatic species!
✅ Keeper Talks in Tropical Encounters – Watch our tropical fish get special enrichment while zookeepers share fascinating insights into their world. (Always a crowd favorite!)
Don’t Miss the Blaze Sparky Show!
The one and only Blaze Sparky Show takes center stage at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM daily! Prepare to be amazed as Sparky and her trainers show off incredible behaviors, all while highlighting the importance of conservation.
Made Possible by Xcel Energy
Thanks to our friends at Xcel Energy, we’re making conservation fun for the whole family! Be sure to stop by their booth for expert tips on how YOU can save energy and protect the planet.
Always Free & Always Fun!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is always free (donations are appreciated), so grab your friends and family and dive into a weekend of learning, laughter, and conservation!
See you here, water lovers! 🌊🐧
