We’re looking for our next Teen Arctic Ambassador!
May 15th, 2012
Polar Bears International Leadership Camps - Leadership Today for a Better Tomorrow 2012 Selection Process Como is excited to be able to offer the Polar Bears International Leadership Camp to one individual that will serve as Como Park Zoo and Conservatory’s next Arctic Ambassador. The application process includes: Writing and submitting a four-page essay about [...]
Como’s Galapagos Tortoises Celebrate Their 20th Birthday In Style
May 5th, 2012
Unique Cake Topped with Asparagus Candles…yummm At the Daily Zookeeper Talk on May 5th, crowds gathered to sing Happy Birthday to Marco & Erwin, Como Zoo’s resident Galapagos tortoises, as they celebrated their 20th birthday. Then each were surprised with their own three-tiered Jell-O mold cakes made of pineapple, broccoli, apples, green beans, Mandarin oranges and topped with asparagus [...]
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Upcoming Events
May 1st, 2012
Cafesjian’s Carousel Now Open! May 1-September 3 Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. September 4-October 31 Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free rides on May 14, June 18, July 16, August 13, Sept. 17 Operated by volunteers, the 68-horse carousel was built in 1914 and celebrates its 11th year at Como. www.ourfaircarousel.org [...]
Introducing Lil’ Sprout Thursdays! Fun programs for 1-4 year-olds.
April 27th, 2012
We’re excited to announce a new program for the wee-ones in your life – Lil’ Sprout Thursdays! $15 for Adults – Kids are FREE. Receive three $5.00 off coupons with the purchase of a Lil’ Sprout Thursday program that you can use on our Public Programs (one coupon per class)! All programs are held 10am [...]
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Presents A Summer Flower Show With A Stunning Impressionist Theme
April 24th, 2012
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™ hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory will showcase a Summer Flower Show influenced by Impressionist masters Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Cezanne. The Impressionist Summer Flower Show will be open to the public April 28th through September 30th from [...]
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