Zoo staff and visitors alike are getting excited for the Grand Opening of Gorilla Forest on June 6-9. In preparation, zoo staff tested out the new outdoor habitats; picking up…
Como Zoo & Conservatory reaches milestone in 10-year expansion | Minnesota Public Radio News
Como Zoo & Conservatory reaches milestone in 10-year expansion | Minnesota Public Radio News
The Ordway Gardens Featured On KARE-11
The Ordway Gardens Now Open!
$2.8 million improvement funded entirely by private contributions to Como Friends The Ordway Gardens, a new wing to the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is now open! This $2.8 million building and…
Como’s April Fools’ Hijinks Makes National News!
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Sunken Garden In Full Bloom – As Seen On KARE-11
We know it’s been a long winter, but we promise, spring is on the way. Until then, there are signs of spring in St. Paul, but you’ll have to go…
Yearning for spring? It’s always summer at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory – A MPR Audio Story
Minnesota Sounds and VoicesYearning for spring? It’s always summer at Marjorie McNeely Conservatoryby Dan Olson, Minnesota Public Radio March 20, 2013Minnesota Sounds and VoicesThis ongoing series produced by MPR News’…
Extended Hours Begin Monday, April 1 – No Foolin’!
Celebrate Summer Hours: Sponsor the Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden! On April 1, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory will resume extended hours, opening every day from 10 a.m. to 6…
Celebrating the Rainforest on KARE-11 with Snakes, Bats & Bugs!
Keepers from Lake Superior Zoo Are “Bear”ing Gifts
Keepers from Lake Superior Zoo Are “Bear”ing Gifts for Neil and Buzz Gifts for Como Zoo’s polar bears “Buzz” and “Neil” are being delivered on behalf of the staff at…
Como Friends Awarded Highest Rating by Charity Navigator
Como Friends Receives 4-Star Rating Como Friends Awarded Highest Rating by Charity Navigator Como Friends, the non-profit organization that supports Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, was awarded the highest rating,…
KSTP-TV came out to see how our animals are coping with the cold – watch it here!
Night Creatures – Insects After Dark’ – Photo Exhibit on Display February 4 – April 28
We are excited to present ‘Night Creatures – Insects After Dark’, a stunning photo exhibit by Minneapolis artist Bill Johnson on display in Como’s Exhibit Gallery February 4th through April…
Como Celebrates Buzz & Neil’s 17th Birthday & Bids Adieu to Berlin and Minot Brown Bears
Como is throwing a birthday and bon voyage bash for six bears this weekend. The weekend of December 8 and 9 Como Zoo will celebrate the 17th birthdays of its…
Gorilla Forest Construction
You may notice a different kind of primate in the gorilla exhibit at Como Zoo these days. Construction workers are now on display five days a week while they modify…