Oouuuuutstanding weekend of events planned October 9th & 10th Trek on down to Como Zoo for Wolf Awareness Weekend on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10 from 10 a.m….
The Best Fall Colors are at Como – Redeem Your Leaf
Did you find a “Fall Colors” leaf on one of our trees this fall? Redeem yours for the following discounts: REGISTER TO WIN! Sign up here for your chance to…
Is that a bonsai?
Frequently horticulture staff and volunteers hear visitors ask a lot of the same questions. Today we will answer one of the questions heard frequently in the Japanese garden.A lot of…
The “Queen of the Water Liles” Blooming at Como
SAINT PAUL, MN (July 28, 2010) – Come face to face with one of nature’s most amazing plants this summer. Victoria Water Lilies, commonly know as ‘Blooming Victorias,’ are on…
Skipper Garden
The Skipper Garden was created by horticulture staff in 2005. It is an AZA Zoo Conservation Project that was created to raise awareness of endangered and threatened butterfly species. The…
Victorias, Butterflies and Gates!
The Victoria Waterplatters are in the heated pool in front of Tropical Encounters. They are looking small at the moment but by the end of the summer, some of the…
Planting at Gates Ajar
Gates Ajar is being planted!!! This is a sure sign that Memorial Day is just around the corner…..Horticulture staff and interns have been working very hard at getting everything ready…
