Holiday Flower ShowNovember 29, 2023 through January 7, 2024The Holiday Flower Show will feature ‘Ferrara’ red, variegated ‘Tapestry’ (yellow & green) leaves, and yellow ‘Golden Glo’ poinsettias. Accompanying these will…
Group Tours Are Back!
GROUP TOURS! Group tours of the Zoo and Conservatory are now being offered. These tours provide behind-the-scenes access. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about everything that goes on…
November & December Activities & Adventures For All Ages At Como!
Activities & Adventures For All Ages At Como In November & December
Como’s Baby Giraffe Now Has A Name….
Como Zoo’s baby giraffe now has a name: Ivy. Over the past weekend, guests to the zoo, as well as followers of Como’s social media, voted for their favorite of…
Tuesday, November 21, is Pumpkin SMASH Day!!!!
It’s A Girl! Help name our new giraffe and Give to the Max!
While mama Zinnia and baby girl bond behind-the-scenes, now is your chance to cast a vote for your favorite of the three names in the running for the 6-ft, 132-pound…
Go Ape Weekend November 10-12! And a Visit from Mr. Grinch!
Leading into Orangutan Caring Week we are celebrating all things Ape this weekend at Como. Learn about these amazing creatures first hand with a weekend full of special activities. There…
Ikebana Flower Show November 6 – 12!
Unique flower arrangements that utilize the flowers, foliage and berries of autumn will be created by artists from Ikebana International’s Minneapolis-St Paul Chapter. The arrangements will be on display in…
And the baby Saki’s name is…..
The results are in from the Saki baby naming contest held this past weekend during our Grandparent’s Safari festivities! With 42% of the total vote……say hello to PEANUT! Slurpee was…
Help Orangutans This Halloween!
Halloween is just around the corner! Time to hunt down those costumes and stock up on goodies for your favorite little goblins. This year, zoos across the country are working…
October Is Full of Activities, Camps, Fall Flowers, & Those Who Love Creepy-Crawlers
With Summer behind us, October at Como means smaller crowds and close encounters with the plants and animals. October begins Como’s Fall/Winter hours. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is open…
Creepy-Crawly Creature Awareness Weekend October 20 – October 22
Slither in over MEA break, October 20 – 22, and get eyeball-to-eyeball with some of our resident creepy crawly bugs and spiders.
Willow, Como’s baby Snow Leopard, makes her public debut!
Willow, Como’s baby Snow Leopard, made her public debut on Tuesday, September 19th, with mom, Alya, closely shadowing her. Although she’s blind, she’s very mobile and seems to love exploring!…
No Homecoming Photos During Business Hours
We know and appreciate that the gardens at Como are a popular destination for Homecoming photos. But, in order to allow free-flowing foot traffic and provide an enjoyable experience for…
Como Quest ~an interactive scavenger hunt~ September 23 & 24 – Register Today!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 & 24, 20239:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Choose your day and dive into a global treasure hunt in the heart of Como Park Zoo &…