Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way...

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como's gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Say hello to our tigers!  This daily program will highlight our tigers, giving you the chance to see them in their yard.  This will be an opportunity to learn about them and their care from a member of our interpretive staff.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way to...

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics! Join one of our interpretive staff in Tropical Encounters as they introduce you to the fascinating fish that call this habitat home. Learn fun facts, discover who eats what, and see how these finned friends fit into their...

Little Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter, and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but open to all) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week! Click...

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como's 3 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way...

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como's gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Say hello to our tigers!  This daily program will highlight our tigers, giving you the chance to see them in their yard.  This will be an opportunity to learn about them and their care from a member of our interpretive staff.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way to...

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics! Join one of our interpretive staff in Tropical Encounters as they introduce you to the fascinating fish that call this habitat home. Learn fun facts, discover who eats what, and see how these finned friends fit into their...

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como's 3 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way...

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como's gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Say hello to our tigers!  This daily program will highlight our tigers, giving you the chance to see them in their yard.  This will be an opportunity to learn about them and their care from a member of our interpretive staff.

Join us in the Aquatic Animal Building for Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters! See Sparky along with her fellow aquatic animals (seals, penguins, puffins, and even fish) for fun, educational encounters that give you an inside look at how we care for our animals! While these are not full shows, they are a great way to...

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics! Join one of our interpretive staff in Tropical Encounters as they introduce you to the fascinating fish that call this habitat home. Learn fun facts, discover who eats what, and see how these finned friends fit into their...

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como's 3 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Join us at Como Harbor for an exciting and educational experience with Sparky! The Blaze Sparky Show showcases all the pinnipeds—seals and sea lions—that call Como Harbor home, where each one can take on the role of “Sparky”. Don’t miss The Blaze Sparky Show at the KSTP Amphitheater!

Washed Ashore is a powerful traveling exhibit featuring giant sculptures made entirely from debris collected on Oregon beaches. Created from recovered plastics in their original colors, these stunning works of art highlight the impact of ocean pollution and inspire guests to reduce waste, recycle properly, and limit single-use plastics. Guests are invited to learn more...

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Learn about plants and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Come nose-to-nose with the world’s tallest animal. An experience of a lifetime, giraffe feeding gives guests a one-on-one encounter with these graceful giants. Be sure to have your camera ready! Photos and fun are part of this experience. $5 per feeding – CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ONLY Everyday at 1:15, May 23 – September 7  By...

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como's gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Say hello to our tigers!  This daily program will highlight our tigers, giving you the chance to see them in their yard.  This will be an opportunity to learn about them and their care from a member of our interpretive staff.

Join us at Como Harbor for an exciting and educational experience with Sparky! The Blaze Sparky Show showcases all the pinnipeds—seals and sea lions—that call Como Harbor home, where each one can take on the role of “Sparky”. Don’t miss The Blaze Sparky Show at the KSTP Amphitheater!

Discover one of nature’s most extraordinary plants during this daily Water Garden Talk at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Meet the stunning Victoria Water Lilies—also known as “Water Platters”—floating in the gardens surrounding the Visitor Center. As the only public garden in Minnesota to grow and display these South American giants, Como offers a truly...

Washed Ashore is a powerful traveling exhibit featuring giant sculptures made entirely from debris collected on Oregon beaches. Created from recovered plastics in their original colors, these stunning works of art highlight the impact of ocean pollution and inspire guests to reduce waste, recycle properly, and limit single-use plastics. Guests are invited to learn more...

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como’s gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Discover one of nature’s most extraordinary plants during this daily Water Garden Talk at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Meet the stunning Victoria Water Lilies—also known as “Water Platters”—floating in the gardens surrounding the Visitor Center. As the only public garden in Minnesota to grow and display these South American giants, Como offers a truly...