Another season in the Chipotle Edible Garden has quickly come to an end. Gardeners completed their final harvest of the season in mid October. At the time, this is what…
A Breadfruit Tree for the North Garden
We have a new little breadfruit tree growing in one of the behind the scenes greenhouses. But it is not just any breadfruit tree—it has a great story!In December 2012,…
Baby Giraffe Makes Public Debut!
It took over an hour of coaxing from her mother, Clover, but the baby giraffe born at Como Zoo stepped out from her bedroom and into the outdoor yard for the first time…
KARE-11’s Grow With KARE Spotlights The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden
John Powell Visits the Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden
Last week marked another visit from our Japanese Garden consultant, John Powell. John hails from Weatherford, TX where he runs a successful Japanese Gardening business. While he has many local…
You Could Win We Day Tickets by Registering for Project Polar Bear
What do the Jonas Brothers and polar bears have in common? A lot when St. Paul is involved. Here’s your chance to work with two great organizations to make a…
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Featured on Comcast Newsmakers
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Seeks “All-America” Status
~Como Competes in All-America Selection Landscape Design Contest~ For the second year in a row, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is competing in the All-America Selections Landscape Design Contest. The Conservatory…
Como’s Japanese Garden Recognized as a “Rising Star”
Como visitors tell us they love the changes we’ve made to The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden —- and now so do the experts. A just released ranking of the…
Gorilla Forest NOW OPEN!
Gorilla Forest is now open at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory! This $11 million exhibit redesign and overhaul features seven gorillas, six of whom are new to Como Zoo, and…
Getting ready to Go Bananas!
Zoo staff and visitors alike are getting excited for the Grand Opening of Gorilla Forest on June 6-9. In preparation, zoo staff tested out the new outdoor habitats; picking up…
Como Zoo & Conservatory reaches milestone in 10-year expansion | Minnesota Public Radio News
Como Zoo & Conservatory reaches milestone in 10-year expansion | Minnesota Public Radio News
The Ordway Gardens Featured On KARE-11
The Ordway Gardens Now Open!
$2.8 million improvement funded entirely by private contributions to Como Friends The Ordway Gardens, a new wing to the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is now open! This $2.8 million building and…
Como’s April Fools’ Hijinks Makes National News!
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