Loading Player… Click HERE for our upcoming events! The Fall Flower Show Is Now Open! Fall has arrived in the Sunken Garden! The first half of the 2026 Fall Flower…
Como Earns AZA Accreditation, Recognizing Excellence in Animal Care
We’re proud to announce that Como Park Zoo & Conservatory has once again earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)! This recognition reflects the dedication of our…
Como’s Browse Donation Program (and how you can help)!
Como Zoo is now accepting fresh browse donations to support the health and enrichment of our animals. Here’s how you can help: What We Cannot Accept Why Donations Matter Questions?…
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More Time to Explore the Conservatory on Mondays
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory has moved into its Fall/Winter/Spring schedule and is now open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. But your Monday visit doesn’t have to end…
“Gorillas on the Line” Weekend ~ September 26 & 27 | 10 am–4 pm
Bring your old cell phones and small electronics to Como and help protect gorillas in the wild!
Meet Kamba and Nora: Como’s New Gorillas
Two new personalities begin an exciting chapter at Gorilla Forest There are two new faces at Gorilla Forest, and we are thrilled to finally introduce them to you. Kamba and…
Behind the Scenes at Como: Nearly 3,000 Critically Endangered Wyoming Toad Tadpoles Head Home
While most visitors come to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory to see tigers, giraffes, polar bears, and orangutans, some of our most important conservation work happens quietly behind the scenes….
“Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” Now on display through October 5
A powerful new traveling exhibit has arrived at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, and it is hard to miss. Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea features massive, colorful sculptures…
Peace and Blessing Arrive at Como
Como Zoo is celebrating a historic first with the successful hatching of two grey crowned crane chicks. The chicks have been named Amani (pronounced ah-MAH-nee), meaning “peace,” and Baraka (pronounced…
Obon Festival August 15, 2027!
***We will be selling ONLY ADVANCED TICKETS again in 2027*** Click HERE for a printable program, map, and list of vendors from 2026 Music, martial arts, singing, dancing, drumming, delicious food,…
Como Showcases the “Queen of the Water Lilies” and Competes in Global Waterlily Weigh-Off
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is inviting visitors to marvel at one of the most extraordinary plants on Earth: the Victoria Water Lily, commonly called the “Water Platter.” Floating dramatically…
Flamin’ Oh’s to play the last “Groovin’ In The Garden” concert Wednesday, August 12!
Join us for one last Groovin’ In The Garden concert on August 12, from 6-8pm! The Flamin’ Oh’s have been a staple of the Minnesota music scene for more than…
Meet Cusi: Como’s Baby Sloth Has a Name!
After winning the hearts of Como staff, volunteers, and guests over the past two months, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s baby Hoffman’s two-toed sloth finally has a name! Following a…
