Loading Player… Winter Flower Show 2025January 12, 2025 through March 16, 2025The Winter Flower Show features a stunning display of flowering trees, shrubs, bulbs, and blooms. Pink velthiemia, dark red…
So Minnesota! A (very) Quick History of Como Zoo courtesy KSTP-5
“Mini” Corpse Flowers Are Blooming – Come See (and Smell) Them!
Thursday, March 13 Corpse Flower Update: The Blooms Are Fully Open! The Amorphophallus konjac (mini corpse flowers) have fully bloomed, and while their infamous stench has started to fade, it’s…
New Dates Added For Senior Strolls, Sunset Senior Strolls, and Sensory Friendly Mornings!
SENIOR STROLL AND SUNSET SENIOR STROLLS Senior Strolls and Sunset Senior Strolls are special times set aside just for those 55-and-better. This is an opportunity to visit the Conservatory for…
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Animal Love Stories at Como – Fox 9
Thanks Fox-9 for coming out and capturing Como’s love stories! If the video doesn’t appear below, watch it by clicking HERE
No Prom or Homecoming Photos During Business Hours
We know and appreciate that the gardens at Como are a popular destination for homecoming and prom photos. But, in order to allow free-flowing foot traffic and provide an enjoyable…
Crazy About Cats Weekend! February 15-17
Join us at for our monthly Wild Conservation Weekend, happening February 15-17, as we go “Crazy About Cats”!
**SOLD OUT** Romantic Valentine’s Dinner – Don’t be left in the cold!
Savor a romantic, candlelit gourmet dinner featuring a fresh salad, a hearty double entrée, a delectable dessert, and two glasses of wine or beer per person, all enjoyed in the…
Music Under Glass returns on select Sundays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30, January 12-February 12
Music Under Glass offers a unique experience of wandering through the tropical gardens at dusk, providing a warm escape from the winter cold while enjoying live performances by local musicians….
An Update on Horace the Corpse Flower!
An Update on Horace the Corpse Flower! Remember Horace, the superstar corpse flower that had everyone lining up for a chance to catch its infamous bloom this summer? Well, we…
Special MLK Weekend Activities! Three Fun Filled Days to Warm You Up! January 18-20
Immerse yourself in the Tropics, enjoy a new flower show, and groove to live music!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Announces Leadership Transition
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory congratulates Director Michelle Furrer on her appointment as the next President and CEO of Myriad Gardens Foundation and Scissortail Park Foundation in Oklahoma City, effective…
Winter Carnival Orchid Show January 25 & 26, 2025 – Tickets Now On Sale!
***PRE-PAID ADMISSION TO THE WINTER CARNIVAL ORCHID SHOW IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE CONSERVATORY ON JANUARY 25 AND 26.*** Those coming just to visit the Conservatory’s gardens will still need…
Extended to January 6! Winter’s Blooming Wonderland: A Special Holiday Experience
Step into the magic of the season at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s Winter’s Blooming Wonderland, a dazzling holiday exhibit that opens today and runs through January 6, 2025! Located…
Polar Bear Birthdays At Como!
North America’s oldest male polar bear, Neil, turned 29 on Dec. 9, while Nan celebrated her 30th, tying as one of the oldest females! Their party included cupcakes, decorated barrels,…
