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 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.
There’s a different theme each week – here’s their current schedule to kick off 2024:
January 4 – Busy Bugs
January 11 – Fun with Fish
January 18 – Fancy Flowers
January 25 – Bird Buddies
February 1 – Down on the Farm
February 8 – Jr. Zookeeper
February 15 – Rockin’ Reptiles
February 22 – Night Time
February 29 – Animal Families
March 6 – Jr. Gardener
March 13 – Animals in Winter
March 20 – Under the Sea
March 27 – Furry Friends
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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