This FAQ covers Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s enhanced reopening measures for visiting.
Como Harbor Is Now Open!
Sparky & Her Pinniped Pals Make A Splash in Their New Home On June 3rd, 2021, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open its newest exhibit, Como Harbor, the new seal and sea lion habitat. This exhibit redesign and overhaul features three different pinniped species: two gray seals, two…
Como Introduces Two New Virtual Programs For Preschool – 12th Grade
Free educational and engaging programs for all Minnesota schools Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is launching two new, free, educational virtual programs for preschoolers thru 12th grade. An educational program from Como Park Zoo & Conservatory will enhance any curriculum. With Covid-19 limiting Como’s ability to visit schools, Como’s educators along with a few animal…
Senior Strolls and Sensory Friendly Mornings Return!
Both Are Free & Require Advanced Registration Next Senior Strolls is June 15 This is a special time set aside just for our 55-and-better aged friends. This is an opportunity to visit the Zoo and Conservatory for a leisurely walk before the crowds. This event is a great opportunity for Seniors to enjoy a free…
Como Zoo is…SO MINNESOTA!
KSTP-TV Recently squeezed 124 years of Como Zoo history into 4 minutes on their newscast. Check it out!
Welcome to Como Live! Digital Legacy Learning – Como Style!
While we all #StaySafeMN and practice social distancing, check this space for challenging, fun learning opportunities. Then, tune in Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30pm on our Facebook page for special LIVE zookeeper talks and gardener talks. Check back later in the day where we will post the video here. If you’ve watched a Como Live…
Como Live Episodes From February, March, April, & May 2021
While we all #StaySafeMN and practice social distancing, check this space for challenging, fun learning opportunities. Then, tune in Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30pm on our Facebook page for special LIVE zookeeper talks and gardener talks. Check back later in the day where we will post the video here. If you’ve watched a Como Live…
Como Live Episodes From November, December 2020, & January 2021
While we all #StaySafeMN and practice social distancing, check this space for challenging, fun learning opportunities. Then, tune in Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30pm on our Facebook page for special LIVE zookeeper talks and gardener talks. Check back later in the day where we will post the video here. If you’ve watched a Como Live…
Como Live Episodes From August, September, & October 2020
While we all #StaySafeMN and practice social distancing, check this space for challenging, fun learning opportunities. Then, tune in Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30pm on our Facebook page for special LIVE zookeeper talks and gardener talks. Check back later in the day where we will post the video here. If you’ve watched a Como Live…
Como Live Episodes From April, May, June & July 2020
While we all #StaySafeMN and practice social distancing, check this space for challenging, fun learning opportunities. Then, tune in Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30pm on our Facebook page for special LIVE zookeeper talks and gardener talks. Check back later in the day where we will post the video here. If you’ve watched a Como Live…
“Pollinators: All The Buzz” ~ Now Open!
BUZZZZZ, BUZZZZZ, BUZZZZZ! We are excited to bring you “Pollinators: All The Buzz”! This seasonal exhibit will be open daily 10am – 6pm through Labor Day and will highlight pollinators from all around the world with signage, statues and live bees for visitors to observe in an indoor 2,500 square foot greenhouse garden environment…
April Went Out With Lambs At Como!
Two baby Dall’s sheep born at Como Zoo in April now have names Meet Iao, born April 1! Iao was welcomed into the world April 1st and is now prancing about in her home at Como Zoo. She shares her home with her mother Drizzle, father Sylvester, three-year-old Aunt Sunny, and another baby born to…
Como Welcomes Nan the Polar Bear!
Just in time for International Polar Bear Day, Como Zoo welcomes its newest resident, Nan, a 26-year-old female polar bear. After completing a mandatory quarantine period, Nan is slowly being introduced behind-the-scenes to Neil, Como’s 25-year-old polar bear, and becoming acclimated to her new home at Como’s Polar Bear Odyssey habitat. Nan, short for the Inupiaq…
NEW DATE ADDED! Gift Your Valentine A One-Of-A-Kind Experience! Dinner In The Conservatory…In November!
This Valentine’s Day, Como asks that you look to a promising future and give your Valentine the gift of a November evening together dining in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory surrounded by fall flowers, palms and plants. Instead of the traditional February 14th Valentine Dinner in the Conservatory, Como is now taking reservations for a one-of-a-kind…
Make your free reservations now to enjoy the beautiful gardens and amazing animals!
Welcome back to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory! We have worked tirelessly to design a COVID-19 Safety Plan for a safe return. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is open everyday from 10am – 6pm through Labor Day. From September 7th through March 31 we will be open everyday, 10am – 4pm. You will enter through…
