Lil’ Explorer Thursdays at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

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.