Loading Player… Click HERE for our upcoming events! Winter Flower Show 2026January 9, 2026 through March 15, 2026In this season of snow and ice, we invite you to thaw, to…
Party For The Planet April 23 & 24
Party for the Planet Powered by Xcel Energy Celebrate Earth Day Weekend at Como April 25 & 26 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Earth Day turns 56 years old…
Extended *Monday* Hours Begin March 9
Starting Monday, March 9, visitors will have a little more time to enjoy two of Como’s most popular indoor destinations. The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and Tropical Encounters will now remain…
Summer at Camp Como: Two Great Job Opportunities for Educators, and Internship Opportunities too!
Looking for a meaningful, energizing way to spend part of your summer break? Camp Como is gearing up for another exciting season, and we’re hiring! If you love teaching, working…
Celebrating International Polar Bear Day at Como
Honoring Nan, Neil, Astra, and Kulu, and protecting moms and cubs across the Arctic Every year on February 27, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory joins people around the world in…
Remembering Jambu ~ April 28, 1985 – February 19, 2026
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is heartbroken to share the passing of Jambu, a beloved male Sumatran orangutan who made Como his home for over thirty years. Jambu was humanely…
Registration for Camp Como now open!
We look forward to you joining us for the 2026 season of Camp Como! Online registration will open Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 12:00pm. Find camp dates, descriptions, and more here,…
Getting Married? We’ll Supply The Flowers!
🐧Waddle Into Action Weekend! February 21 & 22, 10am – 3pm powered by Xcel Energy
Join us for Waddle Into Action, a fun, family friendly conservation weekend celebrating Como’s beloved African penguins while connecting visitors to global efforts to protect these remarkable birds in the…
Remembering Pickles (2011–2026)
We are saddened to share that Pickles, our beloved ostrich, was humanely euthanized on February 12, 2026, surrounded by her zookeepers. Approximately one month ago, Pickles developed a severe limp…
Val-LEAF-tine’s Scavenger Hunt: Find Como’s Hidden Hearts
Love is growing all around you at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. This Valentine’s season, guests are invited to discover the beauty of heart-shaped leaves and flowers during a special…
Winter Carnival Orchid Show January 24 & 25, 2026 – Tickets Now On Sale!
***PRE-PAID ADMISSION TO THE WINTER CARNIVAL ORCHID SHOW IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE CONSERVATORY ON JANUARY 24 AND 25.*** Those coming just to visit the Conservatory’s gardens will still need…
“Wolves & Wild Lands” Traveling Exhibit Extended Thru January 19
Back by popular demand! Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is excited to welcome the return of the traveling exhibit “Wolves and Wild Lands ”, now open in Como’s Exhibit Gallery…
A Valentine’s Evening Like No Other ~ SOLD OUT!
Celebrate love with an unforgettable evening of elegance, romance, and wintertime magic. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory invites you to experience an exclusive, after-hours Valentine’s Dinner inside the Marjorie McNeely…
Music Under Glass returns on select Sundays and Wednesdays, January 4-February 4, 4:30-6:30
Music Under Glass offers a unique experience of wandering through the tropical gardens at dusk, providing a warm escape from the winter cold while enjoying live performances by local…
Noon Year’s Dance Party! – December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026
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…
