Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Lil’ Explorer Thursdays at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory lets kids learn about animals and plants while participating in fun activities!
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 back at Como Zoo! It returns TODAY, Thursday, May 12, and continues through September 29 (and most likely beyond!).
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.
There’s a different theme each week – here’s the schedule for 2022:
5/12 – Fancy Flowers
5/19 – No Lil’ Explorers this week
5/26 – Furry Friends
6/2 – Animal Families
6/9 – Under the Sea
6/16 – Jr. Zookeeper
6/23 – No Lil’ Explorers this week
6/30 – Down on the Farm
7/7 – Busy Bugs
7/14 – Reptile Rock N’ Roll
7/21 – Fantastic Frogs
7/28 – Teddy Bear Picnic
8/4 – Night Time
8/11 – Fun with Fish
8/18 – Furry Friends
8/25 – Fantastic Frogs
9/1 – Animal Families
9/8 – Jr. Zookeepers
9/15 – Down on the Farm
9/22 – Bird Buddies
9/29 – Diggin’ Dinos
Please note that reservations are still required at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and you can book your spot HERE. 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 former high school English teacher turned avid deal shopper following the birth of her first child. Now she’s a work-from-home mom of six which keeps her plenty busy!
Laura grew up in southern Minnesota and has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
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