From the north pole to the south, and every compass point in between, the beauty and diversity of our planet is as boundless as the stars above. Join Como Friends…
Video: For 65+ years, “Sparky Show” has been wowing Como Zoo visitors
Thanks to WCCO-TV for helping with the SPIRE Sparky Show! We had a lot of fun!
Jasper’s Journey
You may have noticed Como’s 4-year-old male cougar, Jasper, eyes are shut. There’s a reason for that, but first, let’s get to know Jasper. Jasper was orphaned after his mother,…
Como Quest: Wild Conservation (21+ Event) May 4th, 2023
An after-hours event for the 21+ flock in support of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.
See a 4K time-lapse of the Spring Flower Show change-over!
Spring Flower Show runs March 25 through April 30, 2023.Spring is here! – The 2023 Spring Flower Show will have formal topiaries, along with thousands of tulips, daffodils, ranunculus, foxglove,…
Como’s Summer Teen Volunteer Program Returns! Application Now Being Accepted!
The deadline for applying to join Nature Walk in the summer of 2023 has passed. Check back early next year to apply for the summer of 2024. We are so…
“Zooticulture” in Tropical Encounters ~ FOX-9 Video
With a heavy heart, we say goodbye to Daisy
It is with heavy hearts that Como Zoo announces the passing of a beloved member of its reticulated giraffe herd, Daisy. Daisy, 23, suffered from severe degenerative arthritis which, for…
Virtual Visit to the Winter Flower Show
Winter Flower ShowJanuary 14 through March 19, 2023The 2023 Winter Flower Show will feature a variety of pinks and purple designed to help you forget about the weather outside. Main…
Como Says Goodbye To Amanda
It is with great sadness that we share the news that one of Como’s most loved animals has passed away. Our female hybrid orangutan, Amanda, was humanely euthanized at the…
Get Inside the Holiday Flower Show courtesy of FOX-9
New Exhibit Opens December 8
This exhibit examines the intersection of culture, medicinal plants, and current research. It invites viewers to consider the value of plants that have taken root in Minnesota. These include the…
I’m Dreaming Of A White…Holiday Flower Show!
Holiday Flower ShowDecember 3 – January 8, 2023The Holiday Flower Show tradition began in 1925 and continues to be the most anticipated flower shows at the Conservatory today. For the…
All Is NOT Quiet At Como In December!
The Opening of the Holiday Flower Show Kicks-Off a Busy Month At Como! Holiday Flower Show December 3 – January 8, 2023Daily 10AM – 4PMThe Holiday Flower Show tradition…
Saying Goodbye to Stanley
Today we are mourning the passing of Stanley, a 3-year-old Gray seal. Stanley came to Como Zoo in February 2021 after being found stranded off the coast of Biddeford, ME….
