Dale K and Fox 9 stopped by yesterday and learned about some of the amazing plants we have in Tropical Encounters! Not only did he get a personal tour from…
It’s a Girl! Como Zoo Welcomes Baby Orangutan
Como Zoo announces the birth, via Caesarean section, of a female orangutan. Markisa, a 27 year-old Sumatran Orangutan, gave birth to a female infant weighing a healthy, 3.45 pounds on…
Lil’ Explorer Thursdays – One of the Best Activities For Families in the Winter!
Visit Roseville recently composed a list of the Top 10 Family Friendly Activities in the Winter and we were listed at #1! Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon…
Winter Doesn’t Have To Be Bad, Just Ask Suka and Sakari!
In September, we received two new Polar Bear cubs from our friends at the Toledo Zoo and they are some of the most energetic animals you will ever see! They…
Orange Is The New Red in the Sunken Garden!
The Holiday Flower Show tradition began in 1925 and continues to be the most anticipated and visited flower attraction at the Conservatory today. It is a visual sensation to behold…
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Named the Best Family Attraction in Minnesota!
We are extremely proud to announce that we have been recognized as the best family attraction in Minnesota by Vacation Home Rentals , a TripAdvisor company! Attractions were chosen by…
Como Zoo Mourns the Death of Infant Gorilla
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of the baby gorilla that was born at Como Zoo to first-time mother Alice on Wednesday, November 19….
Zookeeper Julie in Churchill, Manitoba!
I have been privileged enough to volunteer with Polar Bear International (PBI), a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving polar bears through research and education for the past several years. I…
The Bat Flower Is Blooming!
Come check out the Bat Flower or Tacca chantrieri in the Palm Dome! Known for its black color, this flower can grow up to 12 inches across and has long…
Celebrate Polar Bear Week at Como November 2-8!
November 2-8 is Polar Bear week at Como and we are celebrating in a big way with our four Polar Bears! Join us every day at 10:30 for Bear programs!…
Beautiful Fall Colors in the Japanese Garden!
With the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been having, the Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden is open later than usual and is offering breathtaking views! KMSP-TV
Baby News Update! Ultrasound Video of Baby Gorilla
Alice, a 12-year-old gorilla, will soon give birth to the first member of her species born in Como Zoo’s more than 100-year history. The first-time mother has entered her birth…
Como Zoo Announces Gorillas (yes, plural) Are Expecting!
Seventeen months ago Gorilla Forest opened to the public with seven gorillas; six that were new to Como Zoo. Today, Como is excited to announce the pregnancy of not one,…
New Addition in the North Garden!
We have a new addition to the North Garden, a Ma’afala Breadfruit Tree! We believe we are the northernmost Conservatory to feature this variety of Breadfruit Tree!With this addition the…
Meet “Ruckus,” Como Zoo’s Baby Zebra!
Como’s Facebook Fans Have Spoken Facebook Fans Choose Ruckus For Baby Zebra Name Como Zoo turned over the naming rights of its baby zebra to Facebook fans and the fans…