A “Winter Carnival Orchid Show” takes place January 26 and 27, 2019, in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, Minnesota. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Hundreds of orchid plants owned by the conservatory, as well as individual members of the Orchid Society of Minnesota, affiliated orchid societies and commercial orchid growers, will transform the Conservatory into a tropical wonderland.

Now in its 45th year, the Winter Carnival Orchid Show has become the premier winter event for orchid lovers throughout the Midwest. Orchid plants and orchid-related items will be for sale from the following vendors: Arnold J. Klehm Growers, Inc.; Deerwood Orchids; Ingram’s Better Orchid Books; Mans Farm;, Natt’s Orchids; New World Orchids; Orchids Limited; Sophie’s Orchids, and Ten Shin Gardens (direct from Taiwan).

It’s part of the 133d Saint Paul Winter Carnival, held January 24 through February 3, 2019.

(Image courtesy of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory)