Support Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and explore without the crowds or the kids. Gather your friends or bring your date and take part in the Conservation Quest, a scavenger hunt all around the Zoo and Conservatory with in-depth conservation puzzles and clues to help you unlock the secrets of Como. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and learn all about Como’s critical conservation work, all while you race against the clock and compete with other teams to be the first to finish the Conservation Quest.
Festivities include visiting with Como’s horticulturists and zookeepers, seeing the plants and animals that make Como so special, the Conservation Quest, conservation challenges, games, cash bar, and more!
General Admission tickets are $40. Como Friends members are eligible for $5 off full price tickets after March 15. Wild Conservation at Como supports best practices in animal care, funds improvements to exhibits and gardens, and ensures barrier-free access to Como for all.
Conservation Lounge Add-on | Open-house style experience between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
$20 per ticket (Guests must purchase a General Admission ticket to participate)
Gain access to the Conservation Lounge in Polar Bear Lodge and get a peek at this rarely seen Como space with cabin vibes and huge windows overlooking Polar Bear Odyssey. Enjoy free snacks and a drink while you dive deeper into the critical conservation work Como Park Zoo & Conservatory supports. Wander through the lounge to talk with two zookeeper Conservation Champions who have traveled around the world to assist with real-life conservation efforts and stop to chat with Como staff about the Association of Zoos & Aquariums SAFE: Saving Animals from Extinction program that protects threatened animals. Meander in and out or stay to hang out in the temperature-controlled lodge and discover a whole new side of the zoo during Wild Conservation at Como!
Questions or comments? Email events@comofriends.org or call 651-487-8229 and a team member will assist you.
