Events

From summer galas to family fundraisers, Como Friends’ special events bring the community together

January 2019

Special Access: Winter Carnival Orchid Show

Supporter Special Access Event

Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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February 2019

Bouquets: Wine, Beer and Food Fundraiser

Como’s most spirited event!

February 28nd, 2019, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (VIP reception 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

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May 2019

Special Access: Fab Felines: Como’s Large Cat Building

Supporter Special Access Event

Saturday, May  18, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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June  2019

KSTP-TV Eyewitness News Phone-a-Thon

More information to come.
Como Friends’ 15th annual televised benefit for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

July 2019

Sunset Affair

July 18th, 2019, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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September 2019

Special Access: Japanese Garden

Saturday, September 7, 2019 9:00 am to 10:00 am

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Fall 2019

ZooBoo at Como Zoo

We said goodbye to Zooboo in 2017. Watch for our new event in 2019

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November 2019

Special Access: Holiday Shopping & Flower Show

Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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    The nonprofit fundraising force at Como celebrates a new milestone

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    Minnesota’s favorite sea lion is still making a splash

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  • Orangutan Conservation

    Keeper Megan Elder preserves orangutans near and far

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