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Events at Como Park Zoo and
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
- Bouquets: An Evening of Wine. Food & Flowers
December 3
Presented by Berger Transfer
Sample over 60 wines and enjoy paired hors d- oeuvres in the most beautiful winter setting in Minnesota: the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Cost for this fundraiser is $50 per adult or $45 for Como Members. 651-487-8229
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Holiday Flower Show
December 5 – January 18, 2010
Orange Spice, Peppermint Twist, Eggnog, Visions of Grandeur and Winter Blush will give the Sunken Garden a warm glow. Rieger Begonias in orange, blush pink, warm creamy yellow, cinnamon, accented with yellow/orange will also be on display. Closed 1/19 –1/29 for show change
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Holiday Tea
December 11 11am & 2pm
Leave the cool weather outside and delight in an afternoon garden tea service in the beautiful Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Guests will dine on a 5 course traditional tea service and receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the Conservatory. Tickets cost $45. Space is limited and reservations are required by calling 651-487-8250.
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Noon Year’s Eve
December 31
Join us for fun, games and our own version of the ball drop (mid-afternoon!) at a free family focused New Years Eve event.
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Winter Flower Show
January 30, 2010 – March 21, 2010 (Sunken Garden closed 3/22 –3/26 for show change)
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Orchid Society of Minnesota Winter Carnival Orchid Show
January 23 & 24 10am – 4pm
Hundreds of orchid plants transform the MMC into a tropical wonderland for the Orchid Socienty of MN’s Winter Carnival Orchid Show.
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Spring Flower Show
March 27 – May 5
Current Events
- Fall Flower Show
Begins October 10
Delight in chrysanthemums in shades of purple, pink and yellow in early fall. Then, watch them transition to shades of maroon, copper and gold in late fall. Swiss chard and ornamental peppers serve as interesting accents. The show runs through November 29th and the Sunken Garden will be closed 11/2–11/6 & 11/30–12/4 for show change.
- Daily Interpretive Talks
Daily at 11am Keeper Talk
Daily at 1:30pm Gardener Talk
Meet the Keepers and Gardeners! Everyday a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day to day operations of running Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about the animals and plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
- Enrichment
Primates Thursdays at 10am
Large Cats Saturdays at 10am
Como staff and volunteers develop special activities which stimulate the animals’ curiosity and assist their overall well-being by prompting their natural behaviors.
- Story Time
Thursdays-Sundays 12:30pm
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