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Como Park Zoo and Conservatory hosts creative,
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HS240 Wednesday, September 24 10:30 am – 12:00 pm $10 |
FABULOUS FROGS AND THEIR FRIENDS (Ages 5 – 8)
Celebrate “the year of the frog” with the fabulous frogs of Como Zoo! Hold on tight as we explore the lives of amphibians both on land and in the water. Be prepared to meet some of the slimiest creatures on Earth.
ANIMAL SENSES (Ages 5 – 15)
Compared to humans, many animals have amazing senses that allow them to stay alert and stay alive in the wild. Just what makes a bat’s ear see and a snake’s tongue smell? SEE for yourself how the world appears to our wild neighbors.
CAREERS AT COMO (Ages 9 – 15)
Here’s your chance to learn if you have what it takes to be a gardener or zookeeper. Meet a Como Zoo keeper to discover how operant conditioning training and enrichment are key tools in animal welfare. Go behind the scenes of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to learn tricks of the gardening trade. Take home some hints that can make you stand out in these competitive careers.
PRIMATE ADVENTURES (Ages 5 – 8)
Get an up-close look at Como’s primate ambassadors during Thursday enrichment. Explore the differences between monkeys and apes and learn what you can do to help these endangered animals in the wild. It’s sure to be a swinging good time! Special note, this class begins before hours. Please arrive at 8:50 to sign in.
PRIMATE ADVENTURES – IN DEPTH (Ages 9 – 15)
This class offers everything that Primate Adventures offers for younger students, just a little more in depth. We too will explore the differences between monkeys and apes and learn what can be done to help these endangered animals in the wild. Special note, this class begins before hours. Please arrive at 8:50 to sign in.
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BATS (Ages 9-15)
Bats account for almost 25% of all mammal species, yet most people know little about them. During this class, we will debunk bat myths, explore current bat research, and learn just how much we depend on these flying friends.
PLANT AND ANIMAL PARTNERS (Ages 5 – 8)
Sure animals depend on plants, but did you know plants depend on animals too? Everything in nature is connected through the web of life. In this class, we’ll investigate some of the unique partnerships between plants and animals that make the world an amazing place to explore.
PLANT AND ANIMAL PARTNERS – IN DEPTH (Ages 9 – 15)
Everything in nature is connected through the web of life. In this class, we’ll investigate some of the unique partnerships between plants and animals that make the world an amazing place to explore. In addition to reviewing concepts like food webs and plant and animal interdependencies, we will look deeper into specific plant and animal partnerships.
THINK SPRING - NEW! (Ages 5 – 8)
Get in the spirit of spring and start thinking about the wonders of gardening with this fun filled class! We’ll travel behind the scenes of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to learn how staff make their gardens grow and help you get on your way to a beautiful spring garden at home.
SECRETS OF THE JAPANESE GARDEN (Ages 5 – 15)
The people of Japan have long honored the principals of Japanese gardening to bring peace and tranquility. Learn how rocks, crooked paths, water, and whispering pines play a role in creating the secrets of Japanese gardening. Create your own garden to take home as a reminder of your visit to Como’s Ordway Memorial Japanese Garden.
Thank you for visiting us!