FEBRUARY 23RD, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Please register for the event by February 1, 2023 REGISTER FOR EVENT COME IN FROM THE COLD AND FEEL YOUR SENSES UNFURL IN THE BALMY BEAUTY OF BOUQUETS, AN INTIMATE, AFTER-HOURS BENEFIT FOR COMO PARK ZOO & CONSERVATORY, PRESENTED BY COMO FRIENDS From the soaring Palm…
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 plants featured will be cyclamen, azaleas, camellias, veltheimia, cineraria and foxgloves.
A PolarPalooza Weekend! February 18, 19, & 20
Como’s the cool place to be this Presidents’ Day weekend for “PolarPalooza”, 10am – 4pm February 18, 19, & 20.
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Noon Year’s Confetti Dance Party! – December 31 And January 1 – Reservations Required!
A family event to ring in the “Zoo” year that is so fun, we’re doing it twice! On December 31 and January 1 Como Park Zoo & Conservatory will be filled with dancing, games, special animal enrichment, a DJ, and a countdown to noon when we rain down from above hundreds of thousands of pieces…
Valentine’s Dinner Experience in The Comfort of The Conservatory
The First Day of Fall, Was The First Day For Autumn
On September 22, the first day of fall, Grant’s Zebra “Thelma” gave birth to a healthy female foal. Zookeepers, visitors, and Social Media made it abundantly clear that there is truly only one logical and appropriate name for the baby. Como Zoo is thrilled to bestow the name “Autumn” onto the little female zebra. Como’s…
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 artists and spread-out throughout the Twin Cities this past summer, are all now back home at Como Zoo. Visitors will be able to get their…
Como Is Now On TikTok!
Como is now on TikTok! Click HERE to follow “Como Park Zoo and Conservatory”, watch the videos and make sure to click the “heart” to like it! AND SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!
Come Work With Us!
We have part-time and full-time seasonal jobs in Maintenance. Click or scan the QR code.
We welcome back Como’s Volunteer Program!
Volunteers play such a vital role at Como assisting throughout the Zoo, Conservatory, Grounds, Education and Visitor Services. At this time, we are looking for a limited number of volunteers in four specific areas. For the safety of our staff, animals and other volunteers, Como is requiring all volunteers to be fully vaccinated against Covid…
Meet Sterling, Our Baby Saki Monkey!
On January 15th Saki monkeys Patty and Milton welcomed their new baby in to the world! This adorable baby now has a name: Sterling! Deb Hogenson, a longtime supporter of Como Friends and fan of Como, had the honor of naming the baby saki monkey. Deb describes Como as her “happy” place. When naming…
Reservations are required.
Click HERE to make a reservationFor Orchid Show tickets click HERE Admission to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is always free, but donations are appreciated. The suggested donation is $4 for adults, and $2 for children. Reservations are required. The reservation process works best in Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge All reservation holders should…
LIVE Virtual Visits! Free Live Programs for Preschool On Up!
With Covid-19 limiting our ability to visit your school, our educators along with a few of our animal ambassadors, have come up with an entertaining and educational way to virtually visit you live in your classroom!
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!
