This FAQ will help you prepare for booking a visit to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.
Baby Zebra Now Has A Name!
“Aurora” Wins in a Landslide! With a nod to the new women’s soccer team, “Aurora” garners 50% of the vote During last weekend’s Como Quest event, attendees had the opportunity to vote on three names for Como’s baby zebra. The votes have been tallied and we are thrilled to announce that the name Aurora is…
Summer of Sparky Statues In Place Throughout The Twin Cities!
21 Sparky Statues are dispersed through-out the Twin Cities. Click HERE for locations! Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is excited to announce the Summer of Sparky – Making a Splash. Twenty-one custom Sea Lion statues, hand-painted by local artists, are popping up throughout the Twin Cities featuring water conservation messaging and weekly events. Funded by…
“Groovin’ In The Garden” Wednesday Evening Concert Series Returns in June!
Voted by City Pages as the “Best Place to See a Concert with Kids”, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s free concert series, “Groovin’ In The Garden”, returns featuring some of the Twin Cities’ finest musicians, rain or shine!* Pack a picnic and dancing shoes, spread out a blanket & join us for these FREE outdoor…
It’s A Girl! Como Zoo Welcomes Baby Zebra
Como Zoo is happy to announce the successful birth of a female zebra foal to Grant’s Zebra “Minnie.” Mom and baby are both doing well, enjoying the oohs and aahs of visitors. The baby zebra was born sometime during the overnight hours, May 23rd into May 24th. When the zookeepers arrived this morning, they discovered…
Lil’ Explorers Is Back! Free Fun for the Lil’ Ones
Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but all ages are welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each…
Como Is Now On TikTok!
Como is now on TikTok! Click HERE to follow “Como Park Zoo and Conservatory”, watch the videos and make sure to click the “heart” to like it! AND SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!
Upcoming Events For May & June
Flowers, Bonsai, Sparky, Rides, Concerts, & New…Como Quest! Cafesjian’s Carousel Opening DayMay 1One of only three operating carousels still in original paint, the carousel has been restored to its 1914 beauty. Come take a ride on the historic Cafesjian’s Carousel, featuring 4 rows of horses (68 total) and 18 scenic paintings around the upper part of the carousel. …
Sorry, We Can Not Accommodate Any Indoor Prom Photos During Business Hours
We know and appreciate that the indoor gardens at Como are a popular destination for Prom photos. But, due to our COVID-19 protocols, Prom photos, and all types of posed photography, are not allowed during our open hours., which are 10am – 6pm everyday. We invite you to rent the gardens before or after public…
Come Work With Us!
We have part-time and full-time seasonal jobs in Maintenance. Click or scan the QR code.
Sparky is Making a Splash Again This Spring!
Beginning May 7, the SPIRE Sparky Show will run daily at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the new KSTP Amphitheater at Como Harbor. After diving into her new home at Como Harbor, Sparky the sea lion is getting ready after a four year break to make her big debut on May 7. Como Friends…
Como Bids Farewell to its Oldest Sea Lion
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a beloved member of our Como Zoo family: Sealia, better known as CC, Como’s oldest sea lion. CC passed away at the age of 31 on Saturday, April 16, 2022. The average life expectancy of a sea lion is 15-25 years. Millions of people, young…
We welcome back Como’s Volunteer Program!
Volunteers play such a vital role at Como assisting throughout the Zoo, Conservatory, Grounds, Education and Visitor Services. At this time, we are looking for a limited number of volunteers in four specific areas. For the safety of our staff, animals and other volunteers, Como is requiring all volunteers to be fully vaccinated against Covid…
Check out #ComoLive for short videos, quizzes, puzzles and crafts!
While we were (and still are) navigating the Covid-19 pandemic we created this space for challenging, fun, learning opportunities you could do from home to keep engaged virtually with all the happenings at Como. After two years, Como Live came to an end on March 31st, but our vast archive of videos, quizzes, puzzles and…
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Meet Sterling, Our Baby Saki Monkey!
On January 15th Saki monkeys Patty and Milton welcomed their new baby in to the world! This adorable baby now has a name: Sterling! Deb Hogenson, a longtime supporter of Como Friends and fan of Como, had the honor of naming the baby saki monkey. Deb describes Como as her “happy” place. When naming…
