Minnesota's Most Visited Cultural Institution
Laura is a consultant for Como Friends, the nonprofit fundraising partner of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, which welcome nearly two million visitors every year. From endangered orangutans to rare orchids, she covers the behind-the-scenes projects at Como with custom publications and narrative strategies aimed at keeping one of the country’s last remaining no admission metro zoos free and fabulous every day of the year.
Como Friends Annual Report 2013
The opening of “Gorilla Forest” was the 400-pound feature in this year’s annual report.
What Does Sparky Eat For Breakfast?
This behind-the-scenes glimpse of Sparky and her trainers was one of four web-only videos for Give to the Max Day 2013.
Como Friends 3 Sparky the Sea Lion from Square Footage Productions on Vimeo.
It's Complicated
Gorilla Forest is creating a complicated dating scene for long-time gorilla bachelor Schroeder.
Como Friends 4 Gorillas in our midst from Square Footage Productions on Vimeo.
Envisioning Como
Community photographers shared their visions of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in this crowdsourced edition of the annual report.
Open Door Policy
Community support for Como makes it possible to provide free admission for nearly two million field trippers and families every year.
Give to the Max Day
Como Zoo’s great apes put those opposable thumbs to work in this social media campaign for Give to the Max Day.