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Lil’ Explorer Thursdays at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Published June 9, 2025 | Updated June 9, 2025 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Lil’ Explorer Thursdays at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory lets kids learn about animals and plants while participating in fun activities!

Lil' Explorer Thursdays at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.

I may have six kids now, but I remember well how difficult it was for me to fill the days when I just had one kiddo at home. I just didn’t know what to do with him!

Here’s an option for those of you with littles at home: Lil’ Explorers Thursdays are held at Como Zoo! 

Lil’ Explorers is a free program from 10 am – 12 pm each Thursday in the Visitor Center in the winter and on the zoo grounds in the summer. It’s tailored to kiddos ages 1 to 3 years old. Kids can meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games, and participate in many other fun activities.

Monkey at Como Zoo.

There’s a different theme each week – here’s their current schedule for 2025:

June
6/5/2025 Diggin’ Dinos
6/12/2025 Fun with Fish
6/19/2025 Happy Hooves
6/26/2025 Jr. Zookeeper


July
7/3/2025 Busy Bugs
7/10/2025 Animal Families
7/17/2025 Rockin’ Reptiles
7/24/2025 Bird Buddies
7/31/2025 Fancy Flowers


August
8/7/2025 Furry Friends
8/14/2025 Fun with Fish
8/21/2025 Jr. Gardener
8/28/2025 Animal Families


September
9/4/2025 Diggin’ Dinos
9/11/2025 Down on the Farm
9/18/2025 Seeds & Sprouts
9/25/2025 Under the Sea


October
10/2/2025 Bird Buddies
10/9/2025 Jr. Zookeeper
10/16/2025 Busy Bugs
10/23/2025 Furry Friends
10/30/2025 Nighttime Critters


November
11/6/2025 Diggin’ Dinos
11/13/2025 Happy Hooves
11/20/2025 Animal Families


December
12/4/2025 Jr. Gardener
12/11/2025 Jr. Zookeeper
12/18/2025 Animals in Winter

Admission and parking are free, but they do ask for voluntary donations of $4/adult and $2/child, if you so choose.

Visit the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory website for more information.

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Laura is a kindergarten teacher and a busy mom of six who loves finding smart ways to save. She balances teaching and family life while always hunting for deals that make life more affordable and fun.

Originally from southern Minnesota, Laura has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. In her rare free moments, she enjoys reading, spending time with loved ones, and savoring a hot cup of coffee.

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