Unique Cake Topped with Asparagus Candles…yummm At the Daily Zookeeper Talk on May 5th, crowds gathered to sing Happy Birthday to Marco & Erwin, Como Zoo’s resident Galapagos tortoises, as they celebrated…
Horton Holding, Inc. recognized by Polar Bears International & Como Park Zoo & Conservatory with the Paw of Approval Award
Horton Holding, Inc. has been honored with the Paw of Approval Award, for extraordinary accomplishments in CO2 reductions. Given annually to a local business, the 2012 award was presented on…
We had a great PARTY FOR THE PLANET! Thanks KARE-11 for coming out!
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Presents A Summer Flower Show With A Stunning Impressionist Theme
Inspired by the 106th American Association Of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™ hosted by the Twin Cities, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory will showcase a Summer Flower Show influenced by…
A Plug For Party For The Planet on KSTP-TV
We’re taking inspiration from animals for our Party For The Planet, sponsored by Xcel Energy.
Fruits of Decay: Mushrooms of the Midwest now on display through May 7
The exhibit, Fruits of Decay – Mushrooms of the Midwest, is a photographic exhibit highlighting some of the more common mushrooms found in the upper midwest. The exhibit is divided…
Having Fun On KARE-11 with Perk & Zoo Keeper Liz!
We had a great time on KARE-11 on St. Patrick’s Day. See our animals with an Irish twist!
Bundle Up For Polar Bears…As seen on KARE-11!
Como Zoo celebrated International Polar Bear Day on February 27th. With Bundle Up for Polar Bears, Como Zoo is asking families, schools, and businesses to turn down their thermostats by…
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in Full Bloom…As seen on FOX-9!
The winter flower show is happening right now at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Fox-9’s Garden Guy Dale K. is there with more. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in Full Bloom at Como…
Good Question: Can Animals Predict The Weather?
When WCCO-TV had a good question, they came to the experts for the answer. US!
Coca-Cola “plays” it forward with recycled syrup barrels for Buzz & Neil
Above is a picture of Buzz playing with a Coke barrel. Just before Christmas, Buzz & Neil got some holiday gifts of their own! Coca-Cola donated fifty clean plastic 55-gallon…
A blooming Voodoo Lily, Amorphophallus Konjac
When we came in to water the plants in this small greenhouse this morning, there was the familiar smell of dead mice lingering in the air! It is not that…
Como Friends completes $18.8 million Campaign for Como
Nonprofit’s first decade caps off $30 million in contributions for Minnesota’s most visited cultural attraction The Campaign for Como, a four-year community-led fundraising effort, has reached its goal, securing more…
Donate to the Como Zoo to support enrichment of animals – As seen on KARE!
Here is a link to more information: http://www.comozooconservatory.org/support/sponsor-an-animal/#/species-of-the-dayCheck out fabulous zoo keeper Liz on KARE!
Happy Thanksgiving from the Polar Bears
Polar Bears Buzz and Neil enjoyed a post-Thanksgiving nap after the zoo keepers fed them their diet and a few Thanksgiving treats this Turkey day. We are thankful to all…