This past week the Horticulture staff transplanted a Triangle Palm, Dypsis decaryi into the Palm Dome. There is currently an older Triangle Palm in a nearby location which is almost…
Inga
It has been a couple of years since the Inga Tree has been pruned in Tropical Encounters. Pruning is an involved process because we have to bring out tall ladders…
Association of Zoos & Aquariums Grants Accreditation To Como Zoo
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) announced that the Como Zoo was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. The President and CEO of AZA, Jim Maddy, will make…
Brrrrr!!!!
Well, in case you didn’t notice, it seems as though winter is here to stay! We had a wet heavy snow move through on the 13th that caused quite a…
Exhibit Featuring Ultra Close-up Photography to be Displayed at Como
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory proudly presents ‘A Journey into the World of Insects from their Perspective – Up Close & Personal’, a photo exhibit featuring dramatic close-up images of…
What’s happening with hydrangeas?
This week horticulture staff are begining to remove all the leaves from next spring’s hydrangea crop. You may be wondering why we would remove all the leaves from perfectly healthy…
Reacquaint Yourself with a Distant Cousin at Como
Orangutan Awareness Weekend November 13 & 14! Orangutans are considered one of the closest living relatives to humans, sharing 97 percent of the same DNA, yet experts predict wild orangutans…
Good Question! How do zoo animals sleep at night?
WCCO-TV was out last night to do a fun story on zoo animal sleeping habits. Check it out!
Planning Annuals
This is the time of year for raking leaves, cleaning up garden beds, and believe it or not, planning and ordering our plants for next year. Right now our outside…
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Celebrates 95th Anniversary
Flowers Will Be Given to First 95 Visitors On November 7! The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory opened it doors to the public as the Como Park Conservatory on Sunday, November 7,…
Tune In To The Tundra – LIVE!
The annual polar bear migration is underway in Churchill, Manitoba. You’re invited to join Polar Bears International LIVE to meet and talk with world-renowned scientists during their exclusive webcasts from…
MMC Awarded Grant From MAOC!
The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory recently was awarded a 0 grant from the Mid-America Orchid Congress (MAOC). The receipt of this grant is based on our active efforts to promote orchid…
Day #9 on the Tundra With Zookeeper Sara **WARNING** A bit graphic!
Sara, one of our zoo keepers, is in the Arctic right now with Polar Bears International. She has been sending me great, quick reports & pictures. This is from day…
Zoo Keeper reports & pictures from the Arctic
Sara, one of our zoo keepers, is in the Arctic right now with Polar Bears International. She has been sending me great, quick reports & pictures I want to share….
Our Teen on the Tundra’s Final Blog Entry
10/16/10 Today is my last day on this amazing and life-changing trip. Its extremely hard to have to say goodbye to all the wonderful friends I’ve made and to the…
