It's A PolarPalooza Presidents' Day Weekend At Como!

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Media Advisory
February 11, 2020
Contact: Matt Reinartz
matt.reinartz@stpaul.gov
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Como Celebrates the Cold with a 3-Day PolarPalooza! February 15-17

Como presents a fun-filled weekend with animals who love the cooler climate

Como’s the cool place to be this Presidents’ Day weekend for PolarPalooza! Enjoy the fun and participate in educational activities featuring a creative polar bear craft, animal enrichments, storytime, an ice hop game, a blubber glove interactive station, and more. The weekend’s special events will include a zookeeper talk about arctic fox on Saturday, penguins on Sunday and polar bears Monday,

What can you do to help polar bears in the wild? Come learn about Como’s partnership with Polar Bears International, and the part they are playing in polar bear conservation. Gain an understanding of simple changes you can make in your everyday life and actively commit to protecting polar bears.

Warm up on Sunday afternoons and stroll the tropical gardens with a beer or wine as some of the Twin Cities best musicians perform from 4:30-6:30pm at Como’s “Music Under Glass” free concert series. On February 16th The Jorgensens will take the stage. Their sound is powerful and undeniably fresh, taking root in rock, blues and some southern kissed Americana soul.

Como encourages visitors to tweet their photos from the weekend to @ComoZoo using the hashtag #ComoPolarPalooza.

Como Polar Bear Photo by Jackie Scherer Photography

Photo Credit Jackie Scherer Photography

 

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

For over 100 years, Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota has charmed, educated and entertained millions of children and adults while fostering an appreciation of the natural world.  The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is open 365 days; 10am-6pm from April 1-October 1 and 10am-4pm from October 2-March 31.  Admission to both the Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is always free and a voluntary donation is appreciated. For more information, visit www.comozooconservatory.org.