We know it’s been a long winter, but we promise, spring is on the way. Until then, there are signs of spring in St. Paul, but you’ll have to go…
Yearning for spring? It’s always summer at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory – A MPR Audio Story
Minnesota Sounds and VoicesYearning for spring? It’s always summer at Marjorie McNeely Conservatoryby Dan Olson, Minnesota Public Radio March 20, 2013Minnesota Sounds and VoicesThis ongoing series produced by MPR News’…
Extended Hours Begin Monday, April 1 – No Foolin’!
Celebrate Summer Hours: Sponsor the Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden! On April 1, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory will resume extended hours, opening every day from 10 a.m. to 6…
Celebrating the Rainforest on KARE-11 with Snakes, Bats & Bugs!
Keepers from Lake Superior Zoo Are “Bear”ing Gifts
Keepers from Lake Superior Zoo Are “Bear”ing Gifts for Neil and Buzz Gifts for Como Zoo’s polar bears “Buzz” and “Neil” are being delivered on behalf of the staff at…
Como Friends Awarded Highest Rating by Charity Navigator
Como Friends Receives 4-Star Rating Como Friends Awarded Highest Rating by Charity Navigator Como Friends, the non-profit organization that supports Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, was awarded the highest rating,…
KSTP-TV came out to see how our animals are coping with the cold – watch it here!
Night Creatures – Insects After Dark’ – Photo Exhibit on Display February 4 – April 28
We are excited to present ‘Night Creatures – Insects After Dark’, a stunning photo exhibit by Minneapolis artist Bill Johnson on display in Como’s Exhibit Gallery February 4th through April…
Como Celebrates Buzz & Neil’s 17th Birthday & Bids Adieu to Berlin and Minot Brown Bears
Como is throwing a birthday and bon voyage bash for six bears this weekend. The weekend of December 8 and 9 Como Zoo will celebrate the 17th birthdays of its…
Gorilla Forest Construction
You may notice a different kind of primate in the gorilla exhibit at Como Zoo these days. Construction workers are now on display five days a week while they modify…
Como zookeeper Pete Lee prefers the real thing, not Animal Planet (via MPR News)
25-year zoo veteran and Como Zookeeper Pete Lee was featured on MPR News this week! Check out the story text below, and click here for the full story, photos, and…
Como Goes to Churchill: A Como staff blog from Polar Bears International’s Leadership Camp
Monday, October 8: Happy Thanksgiving! People across Canada celebrated Thanksgiving today – how lucky for us! The traditional turkey dinner was served with stuffing, sweet potatoes and, of course, pumpkin…
Como Teen Heads to Churchill for Polar Expedition of a Lifetime
We are excited to send one of our Nature Walk teen volunteers, Tiana, to Churchill, Manitoba as part of Polar Bear International’s Leadership Camp program. This is the 5th consecutive…
Conservatory Takes 3rd Place in National Landscape Design Contest
From All-America Selections – In celebration of All-America Selections’ 80th Anniversary, 2012 was the roll-out year for a brand new contest for our 180+ AAS Display Gardens. This contest is…
Como on KARE 11!
Caroline Mehlhop of Como Friends stopped by KARE this Saturday morning to discuss a couple zoo topics with us. The Como Park Zoo is celebrating member’s appreciation day where Como…
