An Ocean of Change: How Climate Change and Commercial Fishing Impact African Penguins
Saturday, February 21 | Noon
Como Friends members are invited to “Waddle Into Action” at a special conservation weekend sponsored by Xcel Energy at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory!
Join Aquatics Zookeeper Kelley Dinsmore for an in-depth discussion on the dramatic decline of African penguins in the wild over the past 50 years. Learn how programs like AZA SAFE and SANCCOB are working to stabilize and reverse this trend, and hear firsthand about penguin conservation efforts in South Africa.
Bring your lunch, settle in, and get an inside look at caring for African penguins, both in the wild and right here at Como.
*The content and format of the Community Lunch & Learn is specifically geared toward an adult audience.
Seats for the Lunch & Learn are very limited, with only 60 places reserved for members. Advance RSVP required.
Sign up below—if the form does not appear, please call Como Friends at 651-487-8229 to join the waitlist.
Community Lunch & Learn
Show you care this Valentine’s season with a very special delivery for the animal lovers in your life! Get your animal sponsorship sweetheart deal on this adorable trio of sloth, flamingo, or polar bear mini-plush—plus a Valentine’s card and gluten-free candy—for only $25. A great gift for nature lovers of all ages, sweeten the deal with two for just $45, or three for $65.
To get your last-minute Valentine’s minis, please visit the Como Friends Gift Shop at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory!
Send an un-fur-gettable Valentine’s Day delivery to the animal lovers in your life with this adorable trio of specially priced mini plush animals. For just $25, this sweetheart deal includes your choice of mini plush tiger, flamingo, or polar bear plus a Valentine’s card and candy hearts. Or sweeten the deal with two for just $45, or three for $65.
February 9 is the last day to order online for delivery. Stop by Garden Safari Gifts at Como to pick up your Valentine’s package through February 14!
For orders of two or more minis, please list additional animals in the comment field.
Como Brings Conservation to Life
From the first breaths taken by Como Zoo’s new tiger cubs, to the tender care that’s giving extra years to elder animal ambassadors like Nan the polar bear, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is on a mission to bring the value of conservation to life in every season.
On Give to the Max Day, your generosity helps bring conservation to the forefront every day at Minnesota’s most visited cultural destination. From crucial breeding programs to preserve our planet’s most endangered animals, to sustainable habitats that tell deeper stories about the Earth’s diversity, your support helps Como Park Zoo and Conservatory welcome the next generation to discover the wonders of nature through unforgettable face-to-face encounters, fantastic education programs, and always-free admission.
And thanks to a matching gift from the Como Friends Board of Directors and a generous donor, your gift will be doubled, dollar for dollar, up to $53,200.
This year, Give to the Max Day supporters helped choose the name of Como Zoo’s new baby nyala, born in September, by picking their favorite—Harvey, Stanford, or Walter. The winning name with the most votes is Walter!
