Volunteers Ken Ellis and Mike Porcaro have been attending to the Bonsai collection for decades. Hear their story in the video below courtesy of our friends at WCCO.
Climate Change Impacts Churchill Polar Bear Population
Sven Sundgaard and Kare 11 stopped by Como to learn how we help Polar Bears in the wild! Sven also made some special enrichment for Buzz and Neil! He is…
AZA Grants Accreditation to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. “Only zoos and aquariums that meet…
Como Zoo’s Baby Giraffe Now Has a Name
As a tribute to recently retired and ever-affable zookeeper Pete Lee, Como Zoo’s baby female giraffe now has a name: Frances. “Over the years, while working behind the scenes, the…
Como Zoo Staff Excited About New Giraffe
Thanks to Jeff Edmondson and Kare 11 for this great piece on Como’s newest addition!
A Brief History of the Conservatory
Gardener Margaret stopped by Comcast Newsmakers to tell a little of the history of the Conservatory!
Praise for the Edible Garden!
The Incredible Edible Garden opened in June and has been getting rave reviews from both visitors and the press. IgniteChannel recently praised us for incorporating for producing produce for both the…
After 3,500 Hours And 22 Years, Como Zoo Greeter Ready To Retire
Fox-9 stopped by Como yesterday to profile one of Como’s most distinguished volunteers! Gretchen Estes has put in more than 3,500 hours over 22 years of volunteering at Como! A…
Meet “Franklin,” Como Zoo’s Baby Emperor Tamarin!
Como’s Facebook Fans Have Spoken Facebook Fans Choose Franklin For Baby Emperor Tamarin Name Como Zoo turned over the naming rights of its baby Emperor Tamarin to Facebook fans and…
Como Zoo Named the Best Zoo in Minnesota
Como Zoo was recently named the best Zoo in Minnesota by Yahoo Travel! A big thank you to all of the staff, volunteers, and visitors who make Como such a…
Wyoming Toad Update!
The Wyoming Toads are coming out of their hibernation! Once the toads awake from hibernation by gradually increasing the temperature, they will be introduced in pairs to breed for the…
Baby Gorilla Makes Public Debut!
After months of anticipation, the wait is finally over. Baby Arlene, the Western Lowland Gorilla, will be seen clinging to her mom, Dara, in the indoor exhibit of the Primate…
2015 Summer Flower Show!
The Summer Flower Show kicked off last weekend! Kare 11 took some time to explore all of the hard work that goes into making this show so special!
Baby Pancake Tortoise Born At Como Zoo!
On April 4, 2015, Como Zoo hatched their first pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri). The egg was laid this past October and was incubated for 170 days at 88 degrees F…
Pollinating Vanilla!
Over the past few weeks I have been hand pollinating Vanilla planifolia flowers in the North Garden. This is one of the vanilla orchids from which vanilla pods are produced…
