Lil’ Explorers Thursdays
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN, United StatesLil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter, and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but open to all) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week! Click...
“Party For The Planet” Sponsored By Xcel Energy, 10-4 Saturday and Sunday
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN, United StatesAfter a two-year hiatus, it’s time to celebrate “Party for the Planet” in person again at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory on April 23 and 24. Sponsored by our friends at Xcel Energy, Como’s annual Earth Day and conservation celebration is a full weekend of family activities, crafts and interpretive opportunities to learn more about...
Free Live Virtual Visits!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN, United States“Live Virtual Visits“ brings Como’s Educators into your classroom in real-time allowing your class to interact with the lesson. It enables schools with preschoolers on up the ability to enjoy the same multi-aged, multi-themed programs that would normally visit schools throughout the year. Programs will include live virtual presentations with our animal ambassadors and a follow-up...
You can register today for Sunday’s 11AM – 4PM Vaccine Clinic for 5-11 year old kids.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN, United States“Adventures With Ashley” New Episodes Every Friday Morning!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN, United StatesTune in to our new Summer Series: "Adventures With Ashley"! Watch Ashley every Friday, beginning June 25, as she explores the Zoo and Conservatory showcasing different animals and plants, and meeting zookeepers and gardeners along the way! These videos are perfect for elementary age kids on summer break and their families, but everyone is welcome...
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of Como Harbor!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN, United StatesComo Harbor to Open with 10am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 3 Como Harbor is a $21 million reinvention and improvement of Como Zoo’s seals and sea lions exhibit in the heart of Como Zoo. The new, world-class exhibit will provide an immersive and naturalistic setting that features rocky outcroppings designed to reflect the Pacific...
Support Como during the KSTP-TV 5 Eyewitness News Sponsor-a-thon!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN, United StatesFrom April 12-30, donations made to the KSTP-TV 5 Eyewitness News Como Friends Animal and Garden Sponsor-a-thon will go twice as far, thanks to an anonymous $10,000 matching gift. When you sponsor an animal or garden your support ensures the highest quality care for Como’s plants and animals, funds improvements and ensures free admission for...
Calling all conservation-minded kids!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN, United StatesCould your drawing, story or poem make you a Conservation Champ? NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Click HERE for more information and to enter
Noon Year Virtual Celebration!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN, United StatesUnfortunately we won't be able to gather this year for our traditional Noon Year's Celebration, so celebrate virtually with us! Check back here on December 31 at 11:30am for a special video featuring a make-at-home craft and Como's animals counting down to 2021! Grab the confetti, noisemakers, and raise a glass of your favorite beverage...
We Count Down to 2021 with 21 Animal Videos!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN, United StatesWe count down to 2021 with 21 videos of animals from Como Zoo participating in enrichment activities. The videos, a new one each day, will appear on Como’s Social Media channels and Como’s website: https://comozooconservatory.org/countdown/. Savvy techies can also follow #ComoCountdown21to21. In an effort to spread some holiday cheer and put an end to this...