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...

Delve into the history behind our Bonsai collection.  Each day one of our interpretive staff members will tell you about some of the trees in our collection as well as just scratching the surface of the history and philosophy behind the artform as a whole

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...

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...

Delve into the history behind our Bonsai collection.  Each day one of our interpretive staff members will tell you about some of the trees in our collection as well as just scratching the surface of the history and philosophy behind the artform as a whole

Start out this MEA Weekend in an unforgettable way at Como Quest, a family-friendly fundraiser on Friday, October 17 from 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Explore Como without the crowds through an interactive scavenger hunt, up-close animal encounters, and hands-on experiences with zookeepers, horticulturists, and educators. It’s a fun way to connect with nature while supporting the...

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...

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...

Delve into the history behind our Bonsai collection.  Each day one of our interpretive staff members will tell you about some of the trees in our collection as well as just scratching the surface of the history and philosophy behind the artform as a whole

Volunteers from the International Wolf Center will be onsite in Como’s Exhibit Gallery October 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to answer questions, engage with guests, and share educational materials. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore hands-on biofacts, including pelts, skulls, and tracks, and deepen their understanding of wolves’ vital...

🎃 Slither in and get eyeball-to-eyeball with some of our resident creepy crawly bugs and spiders 🕷️  

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

Special Event: USO “Day of the Deployed”  Saturday, October 18 | 11:00am–2:00pm | Bullard Rainforest Auditorium  Como is honored to partner with the USO for a special gathering just for Service members and their families.  Kids with a deployed parent can: Record a storybook to send to their loved one overseas Create a bookmark to...

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 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!

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 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!

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...

Delve into the history behind our Bonsai collection.  Each day one of our interpretive staff members will tell you about some of the trees in our collection as well as just scratching the surface of the history and philosophy behind the artform as a whole