Explore Hundreds Of Orchids At St. Paul's Winter Carnival

ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- A beautiful Winter Carnival tradition returns to a historic St. Paul attraction this weekend. The 51st Annual Winter Carnival Orchid Show will delight visitors at the Majorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park Zoo on Saturday and Sunday.

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

The conservatory will be adorned with hundreds of orchids from the Orchid Society of Minnesota and renowned local and national growers. In addition to the stunning flowers, visitors can meet orchid experts, learn about the care of the flowers, orchid culture, and shop a selection of orchids to bring home.

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

The Orchid Show is one of the few times the Conservatory charges admission.

The Winter Carnival Orchid Show is one of the few times during the year that admission is charged to enter the conservatory. The cost is $8 for adults, and $6 for Como Friends Members, Seniors, and Children under 12. The show runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

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Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Beautiful Photos From Clemens Gardens

This weekend was a great one to get out and do something fun. I wanted to destress, so I drove over to Clemens Gardens for a nice stroll through the gardens. What a beautiful place it is. There are flowers everywhere, as well as fountains and statues. These photos only capture part of what's available to see, but in case you haven't had a chance to visit, now is a great time to view them, as everything is in full bloom. Take a look at some beautiful photos and then make a plan to take your own trip. All of your senses will thank you.

Gallery Credit: Photos by Kelly Cordes