Halloween is just around the corner! Time to hunt down those costumes and stock up on goodies for your favorite little goblins. This year, zoos across the country are working…
October Is Full of Activities, Camps, Fall Flowers, & Those Who Love Creepy-Crawlers
With Summer behind us, October at Como means smaller crowds and close encounters with the plants and animals. October begins Como’s Fall/Winter hours. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is open…
Creepy-Crawly Creature Awareness Weekend October 20 – October 22
Slither in over MEA break, October 20 – 22, and get eyeball-to-eyeball with some of our resident creepy crawly bugs and spiders.
Mission Safari Maze Closes October 3rd!
Climb, Leap, Soar and Swing on the wild side in Mission Safari at Como Zoo
Snow Leopard Born At Como Zoo
Como Zoo has a new resident – a snow leopard cub. A single female snow leopard cub was born May 6th to parents Alya (9) and Moutig (10). This is…
The Votes Are In! Say Hello to Gouda & Brie!
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Sunset Affair: Stargazing, July 20, 2023, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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 Connections ~ Middle School Videos
Como Connections provides teachers with ways of experiencing the Zoo and Conservatory virtually. With our short pre-recorded videos, students can explore the plants and animals of Como and meet some…
WATCH: What goes into creating world-class flower shows?
Sparky’s Home, all 21 of them! Let’s Celebrate! October Events Planned!
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory has welcomed back all the Sparkys that were scattered throughout the Twin Cities! Twenty-one custom, unique 6’ Sparky the Sea Lion statues, hand-painted by local…
Como Is Now On Instagram Reels & TikTok!
Como is now on Instagram Reels and TikTok! Click HERE to follow “Como Park Zoo and Conservatory”, watch the videos and make sure to click the “heart” to like it!…
Sparky is Making a Splash Year Round!
The SPIRE Sparky Show will run daily in the KSTP Amphitheater at Como Harbor. Como Friends and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory are happy to announce a new partnership with…
Adventures With Ashley!
Tune in to “Adventures With Ashley”! Watch Ashley as she explores the Zoo and Conservatory showcasing different animals and plants, and meeting zookeepers and gardeners along the way!
