🎃 Slither in over MEA break, October 18 – 19, and get eyeball-to-eyeball with some of our resident creepy crawly bugs and spiders 🕷️
Hours Shift to 10am – 4pm Beginning Tuesday, September 2
🍂 Shorter days, shorter hours! Beginning September 2 through April 30, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory will be open 10:00am – 4:00pm daily. That’s still plenty of time to see…
Summer Flower Show ends Sunday, September 14
Last chance! Don’t miss your opportunity to experience our Summer Flower Show, closing this Sunday at 4pm! This show is unlike anything we’ve ever done at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory….
🐾 Please join us in welcoming two new residents to Como Zoo! 🐾
Meet Ombe (short for Ombelahy), a 13-year-old male, and Wicket, a 7-year-old female ring-tailed lemur who recently arrived from the Milwaukee County Zoo in June. After completing their quarantine, Ombe…
Mythical Creatures Open Thru Labor Day
Embark on a magical journey through the realms of Mythical Adventure, a walk-through exhibit featuring over 60 breathtaking animatronics in Como Town. Step into a world where ancient myths come…
Wildlife Rescue: Tales of Conservation Open Thru Labor Day
An Interactive Outdoor Exhibit Celebrating the Comeback of Endangered Species.
🌸Frederick the Corpse Flower Updates ~ Farewell, Frederick.
Final Update: 🌿 A Fond Farewell – An Ode to the Odorous One Frederick the Corpse FlowerAmorphophallus titanum2017–2025 (First Bloom)Bloomed: June 25, 2025Height: 81 inches of pure dramaSmell: Unforgettable It…
Visit Marisa and Maks, Como’s Tiger Cubs!
We’re thrilled to announce that Como Zoo’s adorable Amur tiger cubs, Marisa and Maks, are now in their outdoor habitat and ready to charm the public! Born on August 29,…
How an unexpected gift launched Minnesota’s oldest zoo
Como Zoo in St. Paul traces its origins to 1897 with three whitetail deer. More than 120 years after its founding, St. Paul’s Como Zoo is home to a menagerie…
A Month of Joy and Loss: Remembering the Baby Sloth and Welcoming Baby Bleu
One month ago, on April 2, we experienced an unforgettable moment at Como – the surprise birth of a Hoffman’s two-toed sloth on exhibit. Guests and staff alike were awed…
Remembering Clover: A Cherished Member of the Como Family
We are saddened to share the unexpected loss of Clover, one of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s beloved giraffes. While moving from her indoor exhibit to a behind-the-scenes area on…
Como Zoo Welcomes Baby Dall’s Sheep
A snowy white female baby Dall’s sheep was welcomed into the world last Thursday, April 17 and is now prancing about in her home at Como Zoo. The yet-to-be named…
Party For The Planet Powered by Xcel Energy! April 26 & 27, 10AM – 4PM
Powered by Xcel Energy | Theme: Spring into Action! It’s time to celebrate Earth Day—Como-style! Join us Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 for our annual Party for the…
Remembering Nyati
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Nyati, a beloved western lowland gorilla born at Como Zoo in October 2017. Nyati was humanely euthanized on Tuesday,…
Welcome Home, Copper & Russet! Como’s New Porcupines Are Settling In Nicely
There are some new prickly personalities at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory—and they’re already stealing hearts! We’re excited to officially introduce Copper and Russet, two porcupines who were rehomed from…
