Bus trip to Como zoo and mississippi riverboat tour
Saturday, September 16, 2023 — 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Como Zoo Garden
New this year! The bus trip will be open to anyone who would like to join!
Join Nature Center staff as we take a fun day trip to the Como Zoo and an afternoon riverboat trip with Padelford Riverboats down the Mississippi.
Join Nature Center staff as we take a fun day trip to the Como Zoo and an afternoon riverboat trip with Padelford Riverboats down the Mississippi.
- If you are a current Friends member, the bus ride is free!
- If you are not a current Friends member, the cost of a bus ticket will be $45 per person.
- Or you may become a Friends member for a donation of $30 or more!
- Donation to the Como Zoo
- Ticket for Padelford Riverboats - $15 (to be paid to Nature Center staff as they have already been purchased with a group rate)
- Any food or gift shop items you would like.
Riverboat Tour
Schedule:
7:30 a.m.: Bus loads for departure from the Nature Center.
9:30 a.m.: Arrive at the Como Zoo.
10:00 a.m.: You are free to wander around the zoo and conservatory.
Lunch: Lunch can be at any time you would like.
They have 2 restaurants on site and seasonal food carts available. You can also bring in a lunch and eat those on site as well. If you leave the zoo to eat, you will not be allowed back in. Click here to find food options at the Como Zoo.
1:15 p.m.: Meet at the front entrance: The Butterfly Gate between the Carousel and Como Town.
1:30 p.m.: Load bus and leave for riverboat tour.
2:00 p.m.: Boarding time
2:30 p.m.: Sailing time
4:00 p.m.: Boat returns to dock
4:15 p.m.: Load bus for departure to Austin
6:00 p.m.: Back in Austin!
Space is limited to 40 people. You must be a 2023 Friends member to register. If you aren’t a member, now is the time to join or renew your membership!
7:30 a.m.: Bus loads for departure from the Nature Center.
9:30 a.m.: Arrive at the Como Zoo.
10:00 a.m.: You are free to wander around the zoo and conservatory.
Lunch: Lunch can be at any time you would like.
They have 2 restaurants on site and seasonal food carts available. You can also bring in a lunch and eat those on site as well. If you leave the zoo to eat, you will not be allowed back in. Click here to find food options at the Como Zoo.
1:15 p.m.: Meet at the front entrance: The Butterfly Gate between the Carousel and Como Town.
1:30 p.m.: Load bus and leave for riverboat tour.
2:00 p.m.: Boarding time
2:30 p.m.: Sailing time
4:00 p.m.: Boat returns to dock
4:15 p.m.: Load bus for departure to Austin
6:00 p.m.: Back in Austin!
Space is limited to 40 people. You must be a 2023 Friends member to register. If you aren’t a member, now is the time to join or renew your membership!