Celebrate Earth Day Weekend at Como Honoring the spirit of Earth Day is part of our mission every day at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, where our annual Party for the Planet, powered by Xcel Energy is a two-day weekend celebration on April 25 and 26. Bring the family for a fun weekend of activities,...

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como's 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way...

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como's gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Discover the hidden stories behind the artwork that brings the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to life. Join us daily for a brief, engaging talk highlighting the sculptures, murals, and artistic details found throughout the gardens. This short program offers a deeper appreciation of the Conservatory’s unique blend of art and nature, perfect for visitors of all...

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way to...

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics! Join one of our interpretive staff in Tropical Encounters as they introduce you to the fascinating fish that call this habitat home. Learn fun facts, discover who eats what, and see how these finned friends fit into their...

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como's 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way...

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como's gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Discover the hidden stories behind the artwork that brings the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to life. Join us daily for a brief, engaging talk highlighting the sculptures, murals, and artistic details found throughout the gardens. This short program offers a deeper appreciation of the Conservatory’s unique blend of art and nature, perfect for visitors of all...

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way to...

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics! Join one of our interpretive staff in Tropical Encounters as they introduce you to the fascinating fish that call this habitat home. Learn fun facts, discover who eats what, and see how these finned friends fit into their...

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como's 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way...

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como's gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Discover the hidden stories behind the artwork that brings the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to life. Join us daily for a brief, engaging talk highlighting the sculptures, murals, and artistic details found throughout the gardens. This short program offers a deeper appreciation of the Conservatory’s unique blend of art and nature, perfect for visitors of all...

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way to...

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics! Join one of our interpretive staff in Tropical Encounters as they introduce you to the fascinating fish that call this habitat home. Learn fun facts, discover who eats what, and see how these finned friends fit into their...

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como's 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way...

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como's gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Discover the hidden stories behind the artwork that brings the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to life. Join us daily for a brief, engaging talk highlighting the sculptures, murals, and artistic details found throughout the gardens. This short program offers a deeper appreciation of the Conservatory’s unique blend of art and nature, perfect for visitors of all...

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way to...

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics! Join one of our interpretive staff in Tropical Encounters as they introduce you to the fascinating fish that call this habitat home. Learn fun facts, discover who eats what, and see how these finned friends fit into their...

Little Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter, and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but open to all) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week! Click...

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como's 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way...

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como's gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Discover the hidden stories behind the artwork that brings the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to life. Join us daily for a brief, engaging talk highlighting the sculptures, murals, and artistic details found throughout the gardens. This short program offers a deeper appreciation of the Conservatory’s unique blend of art and nature, perfect for visitors of all...

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way to...

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics! Join one of our interpretive staff in Tropical Encounters as they introduce you to the fascinating fish that call this habitat home. Learn fun facts, discover who eats what, and see how these finned friends fit into their...

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como's 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way...

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como's gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Say hello to our tigers!  This daily program will highlight our tigers, giving you the chance to see them in their yard.  This will be an opportunity to learn about them and their care from a member of our interpretive staff.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way to...

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics! Join one of our interpretive staff in Tropical Encounters as they introduce you to the fascinating fish that call this habitat home. Learn fun facts, discover who eats what, and see how these finned friends fit into their...

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como's 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way...

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como's gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Say hello to our tigers!  This daily program will highlight our tigers, giving you the chance to see them in their yard.  This will be an opportunity to learn about them and their care from a member of our interpretive staff.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way to...

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics! Join one of our interpretive staff in Tropical Encounters as they introduce you to the fascinating fish that call this habitat home. Learn fun facts, discover who eats what, and see how these finned friends fit into their...