Loading Player… Winter Flower Show 2025January 12, 2025 through March 16, 2025The Winter Flower Show features a stunning display of flowering trees, shrubs, bulbs, and blooms. Pink velthiemia, dark red…
Special MLK Weekend Activities! Three Fun Filled Days to Warm You Up! January 18-20
Immerse yourself in the Tropics, enjoy a new flower show, and groove to live music!
Romantic Valentine’s Dinner In the Conservatory!
Savor a romantic, candlelit gourmet dinner featuring a fresh salad, a hearty double entrée, a delectable dessert, and two glasses of wine or beer per person, all enjoyed in the…
Winter Carnival Orchid Show January 25 & 26, 2025 – Tickets Now On Sale!
***PRE-PAID ADMISSION TO THE WINTER CARNIVAL ORCHID SHOW IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE CONSERVATORY ON JANUARY 25 AND 26.*** Those coming just to visit the Conservatory’s gardens will still need…
Music Under Glass returns on select Sundays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30, January 12-February 12
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 musicians….
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An Update on Horace the Corpse Flower!
An Update on Horace the Corpse Flower! Remember Horace, the superstar corpse flower that had everyone lining up for a chance to catch its infamous bloom this summer? Well, we…
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Announces Leadership Transition
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory congratulates Director Michelle Furrer on her appointment as the next President and CEO of Myriad Gardens Foundation and Scissortail Park Foundation in Oklahoma City, effective…
Extended to January 6! Winter’s Blooming Wonderland: A Special Holiday Experience
Step into the magic of the season at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s Winter’s Blooming Wonderland, a dazzling holiday exhibit that opens today and runs through January 6, 2025! Located…
Polar Bear Birthdays At Como!
North America’s oldest male polar bear, Neil, turned 29 on Dec. 9, while Nan celebrated her 30th, tying as one of the oldest females! Their party included cupcakes, decorated barrels,…
Prehistoric Soundscapes Exhibit November 18 – December 8, 2024
Step into Como’s Fern Room and prepare for a journey back 75 million years! Stroll through a prehistoric soundscape filled with calls from dinosaurs and creatures that once roamed ancient…
New Dates Added For Senior Strolls, Sunset Senior Strolls, and Sensory Friendly Mornings!
These Free Programs Require Advanced Registration SENIOR STROLL AND SUNSET SENIOR STROLLS Senior Strolls and Sunset Senior Strolls are special times set aside just for those 55-and-better. This is an…
Garden Closure (and Winter’s Blooming Wonderland) Updates
The Sunken Garden will be closed until mid-January as we install ramps to improve accessibility and ensure a more enjoyable experience for all visitors. Below is an artist’s rendering. Read…
Honeywell and Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Partner to Support Saint Paul’s Climate Action Goals
HONEYWELL AND COMO PARK ZOO & CONSERVATORY PARTNER TO SUPPORT SAINT PAUL’S CLIMATE ACTION GOALS Upgrades to the zoo are expected to save up to $1.8 million in energy and…
Go Ape Weekend November 9-10! And a Visit from Mr. Grinch!
Get ready for a weekend of fun as we swing into Orangutan Caring Week with a celebration of all things ape at Como! Enjoy exciting activities including ape zookeeper talks,…
Amur Tiger Cubs, Marisa and Maks, Updates Here!
October 16, 2024 Como Zoo Names Amur Tiger Cubs: Marisa and Maks Two long-time volunteers chose names for the critically endangered tiger cubs. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is thrilled…
