Just in time for International Polar Bear Day, Como Zoo welcomes its newest resident, Nan, a 26-year-old female polar bear. After completing a mandatory quarantine period, Nan is slowly being introduced…
NEW DATE ADDED! Gift Your Valentine A One-Of-A-Kind Experience! Dinner In The Conservatory…In November!
This Valentine’s Day, Como asks that you look to a promising future and give your Valentine the gift of a November evening together dining in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory surrounded…
The Countdown Is On! 21 Adorable Videos Counting Down to 2021.
In an effort to spread some holiday cheerand put an end to this difficult year,animals from armadillos to zebras will be gifted,with enrichment to help all our spirits be lifted.Enrichment…
A Drone’s Eye View of Como Harbor!
Amazing progress is being made! Click HERE to see and read more!
VIDEO: Virtual tour of the Summer Flower Show!
If you missed our Facebook Live tour of this year’s Summer Flower Show, fear not! Here is your opportunity to view the beauty of the garden, from the comfort of…
CUTENESS OVERLOAD! Como Welcomes SECOND Baby Dall’s Sheep in 9 Days!
Just in time for Mother’s Day, another baby Dall’s sheep born at Como Zoo, plus the public has picked the new name for the baby Dall’s sheep born April 25!…
Chloe the sloth takes over Morning News Interview
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Como Welcomes Baby Dall’s Sheep on April 25, 2020 & how you can help name him!
The names have been whittled down to Nimbus, Lightning, & Cyclone. We will announce the winner on Friday, May 8th during the 1:30 pm Como Live segment on Facebook. Cast…
Say Hello To Sudi!
This beautiful baby now has a beautiful name! Say hello to Sudi! Sudi is a Swahili name for boys meaning lucky. The distinction of naming the kudu, born February 18th,…
Video: Zookeepers taking care of animals after shut down due to COVID-19 pandemic
We want you all to know that the animals are all cared for, and that the level of animal care and welfare won’t change while we are closed. Our animal…
Chloe The Sloth on The Jason Show!
Get Ready To Vote…for a Baby Giraffe Name At Como!
Elliott, Fonzie, or Sota? Over The MEA Weekend, Como’s Visitors Will Decide The honor of choosing the name for Como Zoo’s baby male giraffe was bestowed upon the many great…
We Can All Help!
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory does a lot for conservation efforts including a program called Conservation Champions. Staff submit projects and if selected, are funded by Como Friends. I work…
Como Zoo Welcomes *gulp* 6′ 4″ Baby Giraffe!
Como Zoo is excited to welcome a new baby giraffe to its herd. Coming into the world at over six feet, the baby is standing tall with mother Clover shadowing…
From Golf Course to Watershed: Waterlily Installation in Andover and Coon Rapids
Today, I got to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity that most 17-year-olds don’t usually get to experience on a regular basis. Originally, I thought that I was going…
