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Bouquets 2026
Set against the gorgeous gardens and lush green spaces of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, this wine, beverage, and food experience celebrates the magic of the animals, plants, and people that make Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Minnesota’s most beloved cultural institution.
From animal and garden encounters to gourmet tastings, choose the Bouquets’ ticket option that stirs your senses:
Bouquets General Admission $90
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
With wine, beverage, and food tastings arrayed throughout Como’s Visitor Center and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, no benefit in the Twin Cities has a more beautiful backdrop. Sip curated beverages and deliciously catered small bites while you mix and mingle with Como’s amazing community of supporters and learn more about Como’s collections from our zookeepers, horticulturists, and educators.
JUST ADDED! Perennial Spirits Private Tasting Salon - Exclusive Event Add-On
$50 per person (Must have a Bouquets admission ticket to attend)
Funds from the add-on ticket sales help support Como’s Conservation efforts locally and across the globe.
For one elevated hour during Bouquets, 50 guests will be welcomed into a private salon experience with Perennial Spirits, an intimate immersion into the world of regenerative grain and terroir-driven vodka. Perennial Kernza® Vodka is the only vodka in the world crafted from 100% sustainable, perennial Kernza® grain. You can chat with co-founder Beth Robertson-Martin, have a celebratory pour from a sculptural drink luge, sample two featured cocktails, artfully prepared to showcase the spirit’s nuance and structure, and enjoy small bites from Rainbow Chinese Restaurant and Bar.
This is more than a tasting. This experience is a conversation about flavor, stewardship, and the future of farming.
Bouquets Plus: Party with the Primates $155 - SOLD OUT! Email events@comofriends.org to be added to the wait list.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Arrive at Bouquets early for this immersive experience learning all about Como Zoo’s primates. From cute new ring-tailed lemurs to our big bachelor group of gorillas, this is your chance to get closer to the amazing primates in Como’s care during this special experience, featuring exclusive food and wine vendors. Bouquets Plus tickets include entrance to the general admission event.
Add a Donation: make a donation in any amount to support Como
Como Friends inspires community generosity so that Como Park Zoo & Conservatory thrives for generations to come. Help protect this community treasure with a donation to Bouquets’ Fund-A-Mission. From orchids to orangutans, your gifts help to support every corner at Como, while preserving the free admission that’s made Como Minnesota’s favorite gathering place for animals, plants, and people.
Click here to learn more about our Sponsors and Partners: BrightWines, Lancer Hospitality Group, Boston Beer Co., Boulevard Brewing Co., Brunson's Pub, Castle Danger, Centro, Curiouser Foods, Deschutes Brewery, Fair State Brewing Cooperative, Garlic Breath Garlic Sauce, Grand Casino Hinckley, Jenni’s Café, King Coil Spirits, La Michoacana Monarca, Lanna Thai Restaurant, Lovejoy's Bloody Mary Mix Inc, Meritage, Minnesota Ice Sculptures, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Perennial Spirits, Porterhouse Steaks & Seafood, Rainbow Chinese Restaurant, Ruam Mit Thai + Lao Cuisine, Schell's Brewery, Smash Park, Sociable Cider Werks, Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse, Urban Growler Brewing Company, Wandering Kitchen, White Claw
