For those 55+, we have a treat for you! Our morning Senior Strolls program has proven to be such a hit, we’re expanding it! We are now offering Sunset Senior Strolls on select Tuesdays from 4pm-5:30pm. To experience the Conservatory at dusk is a rare opportunity. This is a special time, after we’ve closed to…
November & December Activities & Adventures For All Ages At Como!
Activities & Adventures For All Ages At Como In November & December
We Are Now Accepting Reservations for Breakfast Under Glass!
Breakfast Under Glass & Behind The Scenes Tour Wake up and smell the flowers at this truly unique opportunity On Friday, December 13 2019 at 7am and 8:30am the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory invites the public to enjoy a hearty breakfast experience in the warm, lush, tropical North Garden followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the…
International Snow Leopard Day
Today is International Snow Leopard Day! Come see Asha and Mom explore the outdoor exhibit!
Meet Sota, Como Zoo’s Baby Giraffe
Como Zoo’s baby giraffe now has a name: Sota. Over the MEA weekend guests visiting from International Falls to Magnolia, Minnesota had the opportunity to stop at ballot boxes placed around the zoo to cast their vote for one of three names: Elliott, Fonzie, and Sota. With over 2,300 ballots cast, Sota was the winner…
October = Fall Flower Show, Creepy Crawlers, & So Much More At Como
October Is Full Of Activities For Adults, Kids & Those Who Love Creepy-Crawlers With Summer behind us, October at Como means smaller crowds and closer encounters with the plants and animals. Fall Flower Show Opens Saturday October 5 While many Minnesota gardens are winding down for the winter season, the Sunken Garden at the Marjorie…
We Can All Help!
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory does a lot for conservation efforts including a program called Conservation Champions. Staff submit projects and if selected, are funded by Como Friends. I work at Como and love hearing about the amazing experiences staff have had doing conservation work around the world. Conservation Champions was open for me to…
Como Zoo Welcomes *gulp* 6′ 4″ Baby Giraffe!
Como Zoo is excited to welcome a new baby giraffe to its herd. Coming into the world at over six feet, the baby is standing tall with mother Clover shadowing over him. The new baby male, born Tuesday, September 10th at 7:30pm, is the 8th calf born to Clover and the 23rd giraffe birth at…
From Golf Course to Watershed: Waterlily Installation in Andover and Coon Rapids
Today, I got to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity that most 17-year-olds don’t usually get to experience on a regular basis. Originally, I thought that I was going on a ride along to a site visit at a watershed in suburban Andover to do some photography, but guess what? I got to do…
AIS Outreach at the Minnesota State Fair!
I’m so close to finishing my minimum number of volunteer hours as an AIS Detector through MAIRSC (Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center) for my Conservation Champions project funded by Como Friends. I need to complete a minimum of 25 hours this year and as of this month I’ve finished 24 hours! August has been…
A First For Como!
Como Zoo welcomes a baby puffin, the first ever tufted puffin chick to hatch in Como’s history of exhibiting puffins that dates back to 1987. The yet unnamed puffin chick was born to first time parents Bug and Rocky, hatching from an egg on July 31. The sex of the puffin is still unknown. At…
Snow Leopard Cub Now Has A Name!
Significant, Successful Breeding Plan Achieved Como Zoo’s snow leopard cub now has a name: Asha! Asha, which means hope in Sanskrit and other Himalayan region languages, was selected by the family of winning bidder, Mr. Scott Dongoske, at Sunset Affair, Como Friends large fundraising gala. The naming generated a lot of interest and helped the…
With a heavy heart, we say goodbye to Denali
We have some sad news to pass along. This morning, August 5th, Denali, the male eastern timber wolf, was euthanized due to failing health and age related issues. Denali came to Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in May 2005. Before coming to Como he was at the Wild Life Science Center in Minnesota. Denali was…
Fish, Fish and More Fish!
Hey readers! This month I’ve been continuing my volunteer efforts as an AIS Detector through MAIRSC (Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center) for my Conservation Champions project funded by Como Friends. I need to complete a minimum of 25 hours this year and as of this month I’ve done 10.5 hours! This month I’ve been…
Como Zoo Welcomes (ANOTHER) Baby Zebra!
Second Baby Zebra Born In Less Than Two Months Como Zoo is happy to announce the birth of its second Grant’s zebra (Equus quagga boehmi) foal in less than two months, this one born to “Thelma.” Mom and the male baby are both doing well. The baby zebra was born sometime during the early morning…
