Winter Carnival Orchid Show –at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory (Advanced Admission Fee Required) | What’s happening in Minneapolis/St. Paul

Winter Carnival Orchid Show –at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory (Advanced Admission Fee Required)


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 01/26/2025
Orchids in Bloom: Celebrating 50 Years of Winter Carnival Magic Step into a tropical paradise during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival! The Winter Carnival Orchid Show returns to the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory on January 25 from 10am – 5pm and January 26 from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering a vibrant, midwinter escape that’s become a must-see for orchid lovers across the Midwest. Admission into the Conservatory for Winter Carnival Orchid Show weekend (regardless if you are coming for the Orchid Show or not) will be $8 for adults, and $6 for Como Friends Member, seniors 65+, and children under 12. Entrance to the Conservatory will be through the Japanese Garden Gates. Guests will exit at the main Visitor Center door. Those here to visit the zoo will not be admitted into the Conservatory without a pre-paid ticket. Prepayment by credit card and advanced reservations will be required. No refunds for this event.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

Advanced Admission Fee Required

***PRE-PAID ADMISSION TO THE WINTER CARNIVAL ORCHID SHOW IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE CONSERVATORY ON JANUARY 25 AND 26.*** Those coming just to visit the Conservatory’s gardens will still need to purchase a ticket for this weekend.

Click Here To Purchase Tickets

The time on your ticket is the time you will enter the show. Please do not arrive any earlier than your designated time. For example, 11:00AM ticket holders will be granted admission between 11:00AM-11:15AM at the Japanese Garden gate.

Now celebrating 50 years, the show transforms the Conservatory into a breathtaking oasis filled with hundreds of exquisite orchids—showcased by the Conservatory, the Orchid Society of Minnesota, and renowned local and national growers. Wander through stunning displays, where the vivid colors and delicate beauty of orchids transport you far from the icy grip of Minnesota winter.

Enhance your experience by meeting orchid experts, exploring the world of orchid culture, and browsing an impressive selection of plants and orchid-themed treasures. Top-tier vendors include Arnold J. Klehm Growers Inc., Deerwood Orchids, New World Orchids, and Orchids Limited, offering exceptional plants to take home and brighten your space.

Don’t miss this extraordinary event—your chance to savor the beauty of orchids, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and escape to the tropics without leaving Saint Paul.

Tickets: Valid for one-time admission on the date and time purchased.

Join us for a weekend of warmth, wonder, and world-class orchids!

More information:   http://www.orchidsocietyofminnesota.com


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

1225 Estabrook Dr
Saint Paul, MN, 55103
United States

Phone:

(651) 487-8201
Contact name: 
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/26/2025
Time: 
January 25 from 10am – 5pm and January 26 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Price: 
$8 for adults, and $6 for Como Friends Member, seniors 65+, and children under 12.

Ages

Adults & kids together Adults without kids