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Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Primate Enrichment
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Enrichment activities enhance zoo environments for animals, stimulating them to investigate and interact with their surroundings. Como Zoo enriches animal environments by making changes to structures in their enclosures, presenting novel objects and smells for them to investigate and explore, and by changing how we present food to them. It encourages them to forage, hunt and handle their food in ways that are natural to them in the wild.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Lil' Sprout Thursdays! Fun programs for 1-4 year-olds
Visitor Center Auditorium
5/16/2012
10:00 am
A new program for the wee-ones in your life.
$15 for Adults – Kids are FREE.
All programs are held 10am – Noon and are away from the crowds in a quiet, secured classroom on the second floor of the Visitor Center.
Register on-line or at the door on Thursday mornings.
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Big Cat Enrichment
Big Cat Building
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Enrichment activities enhance zoo environments for animals, stimulating them to investigate and interact with their surroundings. Como Zoo enriches animal environments by making changes to structures in their enclosures, presenting novel objects and smells for them to investigate and explore, and by changing how we present food to them. It encourages them to forage, hunt and handle their food in ways that are natural to them in the wild.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Primate Enrichment
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Enrichment activities enhance zoo environments for animals, stimulating them to investigate and interact with their surroundings. Como Zoo enriches animal environments by making changes to structures in their enclosures, presenting novel objects and smells for them to investigate and explore, and by changing how we present food to them. It encourages them to forage, hunt and handle their food in ways that are natural to them in the wild.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Lil' Sprout Thursdays! Fun programs for 1-4 year-olds
Visitor Center Auditorium
5/16/2012
10:00 am
A new program for the wee-ones in your life.
$15 for Adults – Kids are FREE.
All programs are held 10am – Noon and are away from the crowds in a quiet, secured classroom on the second floor of the Visitor Center.
Register on-line or at the door on Thursday mornings.
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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National Public Gardens Day
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
5/16/2012
12:00 am
A national day of celebration to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide.
National Public Gardens Day celebrates all public gardens, botanical gardens, educational gardens, specialty gardens, entertainment gardens, arboreta, farm gardens, historical landscapes, and zoos.
MORE
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Mother's Day Bonsai Show
Bonsai Room
5/16/2012
10:00 am
The Minnesota Bonsai Society Mother's Day Weekend Bonsai Show is a unique opportunity to see privately owned bonsai. Bonsai are 'trees in pots' and are an ancient art form from Japan that blends artistic vision and horticultural expertise. Each bonsai represents nature in miniature and creates appreciation for the aesthetic of great age and rugged form.
Big Cat Enrichment
Big Cat Building
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Enrichment activities enhance zoo environments for animals, stimulating them to investigate and interact with their surroundings. Como Zoo enriches animal environments by making changes to structures in their enclosures, presenting novel objects and smells for them to investigate and explore, and by changing how we present food to them. It encourages them to forage, hunt and handle their food in ways that are natural to them in the wild.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Mother's Day Bonsai Show
Bonsai Room
5/16/2012
10:00 am
The Minnesota Bonsai Society Mother's Day Weekend Bonsai Show is a unique opportunity to see privately owned bonsai. Bonsai are 'trees in pots' and are an ancient art form from Japan that blends artistic vision and horticultural expertise. Each bonsai represents nature in miniature and creates appreciation for the aesthetic of great age and rugged form.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Free Rides on the Cafesjian's Carousel!
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Free rides on the 68-horse carousel from 11-4 on select Mondays.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Lil' Sprout Thursdays! Fun programs for 1-4 year-olds
Visitor Center Auditorium
5/16/2012
10:00 am
A new program for the wee-ones in your life.
$15 for Adults – Kids are FREE.
All programs are held 10am – Noon and are away from the crowds in a quiet, secured classroom on the second floor of the Visitor Center.
Register on-line or at the door on Thursday mornings.
MORE
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Primate Enrichment
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Enrichment activities enhance zoo environments for animals, stimulating them to investigate and interact with their surroundings. Como Zoo enriches animal environments by making changes to structures in their enclosures, presenting novel objects and smells for them to investigate and explore, and by changing how we present food to them. It encourages them to forage, hunt and handle their food in ways that are natural to them in the wild.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Big Cat Enrichment
Big Cat Building
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Enrichment activities enhance zoo environments for animals, stimulating them to investigate and interact with their surroundings. Como Zoo enriches animal environments by making changes to structures in their enclosures, presenting novel objects and smells for them to investigate and explore, and by changing how we present food to them. It encourages them to forage, hunt and handle their food in ways that are natural to them in the wild.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Artist & Photographer Hours
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
5/16/2012
8:00 am
Opportunity to bring in easels and tripods before or after hours. $5 per person .
Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Lil' Sprout Thursdays! Fun programs for 1-4 year-olds
Visitor Center Auditorium
5/16/2012
10:00 am
A new program for the wee-ones in your life.
$15 for Adults – Kids are FREE.
All programs are held 10am – Noon and are away from the crowds in a quiet, secured classroom on the second floor of the Visitor Center.
Register on-line or at the door on Thursday mornings.
MORE
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Primate Enrichment
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Enrichment activities enhance zoo environments for animals, stimulating them to investigate and interact with their surroundings. Como Zoo enriches animal environments by making changes to structures in their enclosures, presenting novel objects and smells for them to investigate and explore, and by changing how we present food to them. It encourages them to forage, hunt and handle their food in ways that are natural to them in the wild.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Big Cat Enrichment
Big Cat Building
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Enrichment activities enhance zoo environments for animals, stimulating them to investigate and interact with their surroundings. Como Zoo enriches animal environments by making changes to structures in their enclosures, presenting novel objects and smells for them to investigate and explore, and by changing how we present food to them. It encourages them to forage, hunt and handle their food in ways that are natural to them in the wild.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Zoo Keeper Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Meet the Zoo Keepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Sparky the Sea Lion Show
Sparky Ampitheater
5/16/2012
11:30 am
Sparky presents "Sparky's Zoolympics."
Gardener Talk
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
1:00 pm
Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.
Seal Island Training Demonstration
Seal Island
5/16/2012
1:30 pm
Seal Island currently houses one California Sea Lion and one Harbor Seal. These training demonstrations are narrated by an education staff member who will also be available to answer your questions.
Sparky the Sea Lion Show
Sparky Ampitheater
5/16/2012
3:00 pm
Sparky presents "Sparky's Zoolympics."
Bear Banter
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
4:00 pm
Join a member of our fabulous education staff for a talk on bears in Polar Bear Odyssey.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Sparky the Sea Lion Show
Sparky Ampitheater
5/16/2012
11:30 am
Sparky presents "Sparky's Zoolympics."
Seal Island Training Demonstration
Seal Island
5/16/2012
1:30 pm
Seal Island currently houses one California Sea Lion and one Harbor Seal. These training demonstrations are narrated by an education staff member who will also be available to answer your questions.
Sparky the Sea Lion Show
Sparky Ampitheater
5/16/2012
3:00 pm
Sparky presents "Sparky's Zoolympics."
Bear Banter
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
4:00 pm
Join a member of our fabulous education staff for a talk on bears in Polar Bear Odyssey.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Sparky the Sea Lion Show
Sparky Ampitheater
5/16/2012
11:30 am
Sparky presents "Sparky's Zoolympics."
Seal Island Training Demonstration
Seal Island
5/16/2012
1:30 pm
Seal Island currently houses one California Sea Lion and one Harbor Seal. These training demonstrations are narrated by an education staff member who will also be available to answer your questions.
Sparky The Sea Lion Show
Sparky Ampitheater
5/16/2012
3:00 pm
Sparky presents "Sparky's Zoolympics."
Bear Banter
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
4:00 pm
Join a member of our fabulous education staff for a talk on bears in Polar Bear Odyssey.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Sparky the Sea Lion Show
Sparky Ampitheater
5/16/2012
11:30 am
Sparky presents "Sparky's Zoolympics."
Seal Island Training Demonstration
Seal Island
5/16/2012
1:30 pm
Seal Island currently houses one California Sea Lion and one Harbor Seal. These training demonstrations are narrated by an education staff member who will also be available to answer your questions.
Bear Banter
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
4:00 pm
Join a member of our fabulous education staff for a talk on bears in Polar Bear Odyssey.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Sparky the Sea Lion Show
Sparky Ampitheater
5/16/2012
11:30 am
Sparky presents "Sparky's Zoolympics."
Seal Island Training Demonstration
Seal Island
5/16/2012
1:30 pm
Seal Island currently houses one California Sea Lion and one Harbor Seal. These training demonstrations are narrated by an education staff member who will also be available to answer your questions.
Bear Banter
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
4:00 pm
Join a member of our fabulous education staff for a talk on bears in Polar Bear Odyssey.
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Shuttle - across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum
Shuttle Lot on Como Ave.
5/16/2012
9:30 am
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Primate Enrichment
Zoo Grounds
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Enrichment activities enhance zoo environments for animals, stimulating them to investigate and interact with their surroundings. Como Zoo enriches animal environments by making changes to structures in their enclosures, presenting novel objects and smells for them to investigate and explore, and by changing how we present food to them. It encourages them to forage, hunt and handle their food in ways that are natural to them in the wild.
Lil' Sprout Thursdays! Fun programs for 1-4 year-olds
Visitor Center Auditorium
5/16/2012
10:00 am
A new program for the wee-ones in your life.
$15 for Adults – Kids are FREE.
All programs are held 10am – Noon and are away from the crowds in a quiet, secured classroom on the second floor of the Visitor Center.
Register on-line or at the door on Thursday mornings.
MORE
Como Town
ComoTown
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides including the Screamin’ Dragon Roller Coaster, The Tornado and The Kiddie Grand Prix. They will also enjoy the new attractions inside HodgePodge Park, a super jungle gym that gives kids the chance to climb, slide, swing and bounce.
Click HERE for hours!
MORE
Summer Flower Show
Sunken Garden
5/16/2012
10:00 am
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of
Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™
hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory is showcasing a Summer Flower Show
influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir,
Van Gogh, and Cézanne.
The flowers and plants chosen for this show feature
the artists’ favored roles in their paintings and
personal gardens. The sunflowers are inspired Van
Gogh, the lavender Cézanne loved, and the nasturtiums that Monet made famous in his paintings of Giverny are present.
Bear Program
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
10:30 am
A bear program is either training, enrichment, or a keeper talk with the polar bears and/or the brown bears.
Cafesjian's Carousel
Cafesjian's Carousel
5/16/2012
11:00 am
Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and rescued from auction in 1988 for $1.1 million, ten minutes before the first horse was to be auctioned.
Sparky the Sea Lion Show
Sparky Ampitheater
5/16/2012
11:30 am
Sparky presents "Sparky's Zoolympics."
Seal Island Training Demonstration
Seal Island
5/16/2012
1:30 pm
Seal Island currently houses one California Sea Lion and one Harbor Seal. These training demonstrations are narrated by an education staff member who will also be available to answer your questions.
Bear Banter
Polar Bear Odyssey
5/16/2012
4:00 pm
Join a member of our fabulous education staff for a talk on bears in Polar Bear Odyssey.
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