For three weeks, a group of teens biked to work, ate less meat, and took shorter showers in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and compete in the first…
Baby ball pythons!
Como Zoo has recently welcomed 4 ball python neonates (baby snakes). The eggs were laid in May and hatched approximately 60 days later at the end of July. The female…
Had fun in KARE-TV studios with the baby Arctic Fox!
Congratualtions to "Eleven Who Care" Nominees Mike Porcaro & Ken Ellis as they bring beauty to Conservatory
Happy National Zoo Keeper Week!
The staff at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory joins the American Association of Zoo Keepers in wishing all zoo keepers a happy National Zoo Keeper Week! "As the need to…
American Garden Award Entries on Display at Conservatory
The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is one of 28 prestigious gardens participating in this year’s All-America Selections American Garden Award, the nation’s only popularity contest for flowers. The American Garden Award…
American Garden Award Entries on Display at Conservatory
The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is one of 28 prestigious gardens participating in this year’s All-America Selections American Garden Award, the nation’s only popularity contest for flowers. The American Garden Award…
Como Zoo’s New Father’s Day Feature~Honoring One of Nature’s Most Unique Dads This Father’s Day
Just in time for Father’s Day, Como Zoo has unveiled its newest permanent exhibit featuring nature’s “super dad”, the seahorse. Seahorses are a truly unique fish. Not only are they…
Como’s Arctic Fox Gives Birth to NINE Pups
Aurora the Arctic Fox gave birth to 9 pups on Sunday, May 20, each weighing-in between 1.8 and 2.2 ounces. The pups are resting with their mother and are not currently on…
Quick Gorilla Forest Update Courtesy of KSTP-TV
Como Zoo’s Tortoises Chow Down On Unique Birthday Cakes « CBS Minnesota
Como Zoo’s Tortoises Chow Down On Unique Birthday Cakes « CBS Minnesota
Como’s Galapagos Tortoises Celebrate Their 20th Birthday In Style
Unique Cake Topped with Asparagus Candles…yummm At the Daily Zookeeper Talk on May 5th, crowds gathered to sing Happy Birthday to Marco & Erwin, Como Zoo’s resident Galapagos tortoises, as they celebrated…
Horton Holding, Inc. recognized by Polar Bears International & Como Park Zoo & Conservatory with the Paw of Approval Award
Horton Holding, Inc. has been honored with the Paw of Approval Award, for extraordinary accomplishments in CO2 reductions. Given annually to a local business, the 2012 award was presented on…
We had a great PARTY FOR THE PLANET! Thanks KARE-11 for coming out!
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Presents A Summer Flower Show With A Stunning Impressionist Theme
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™ hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory will showcase a Summer Flower Show influenced by…
