A toad’ally awesome thing is happened at Como Zoo. As part of Como Zoo’s behind-the-scenes species preservation efforts, over 1,175 Wyoming Toad tadpoles were placed in oxygenated water, shipped overnight…
First of its Kind Kickstarter Campaign Launched to Help Save Endangered African Penguins
African penguin populations have been declining for the past few decades. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), is joining with…
Say Bonjour! and Hallo! to Como Zoo’s Newest Residents
Como Zoo Welcomes Two Young European-born Snow Leopards Como Zoo is thrilled to welcome two young European-born snow leopards; Moutig, a male recently imported from France and Alya, a…
Como Spotlight: Zookeeper Megan, Studbook Keeper for Orangutans and Crowned Lemurs
Can you explain what it means to be the Studbook Keeper for Orangutans and Crowned Lemurs? I’m basically the genealogist for these species in zoos- regionally for Crowned lemurs (Eulemur…
Zookeeper Melanie in Churchill
Zookeeper Melanie is in Churchill, Manitoba for a couple of weeks working with Polar Bears International! Be sure to follow this blog as we post about her journey! Update #5…
An Out-Of-State Visitor’s Perspective of Como
Visitors from around the world visit Como. Recently, some visitors from North Dakota spent some time at Como. Take a look at what they had to say! Full story can…
Chloe the Sloth Turns 12!
Como Zoo staff and the visitors celebrated “Chloe the Sloth,” the resident Hoffman’s Two Toed Sloth 12th Birthday on Sunday in Tropical Encounters. Zookeeper Bree gave a 15 minute sloth talk…
Historical Camphor Trees at Como
In 2005, the Nagasaki-Saint Paul Sister City Committee presented Camphor Tree seeds to the City of Saint Paul in honor of the 50-year relationship between the two cities. The seeds…
Pokémon Spotted Everywhere!
There are new species at the Zoo. We didn’t expect them and we don’t know much about them yet, but now that they are here we’ve noticed many Zoo guests…
Como Zoo Welcomes Baby Dall’s Sheep!
A snowy white female baby Dall’s sheep was welcomed into the world on Saturday, June 4th at Como Zoo. The baby lamb named “Rainy” can be seen scampering around the…
World Turtle Day® at Como
On World Turtle Day®, zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) are highlighting conservation efforts protecting turtles and tortoises and are encouraging the public to…
Como Friends Praises Governor Dayton’s Bonding Proposal
Today Como Friends stands with our two million annual visitors to thank Governor Dayton for making a key investment in public infrastructure at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. The $14.5M…
Como’s Orchids Scheduled for a Plant Check-Up
Como Friends invests in best practice care to preserve the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s collection of orchids Animals aren’t the only living things at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory that require…
Escape the Cold in the Conservatory!
Dale K. and Fox 9 stopped by to check out the new Winter Flower Show!
The Art of Bonsai at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
Volunteers Ken Ellis and Mike Porcaro have been attending to the Bonsai collection for decades. Hear their story in the video below courtesy of our friends at WCCO.
