This Valentine’s Day, Como asks that you look to a promising future and give your Valentine the gift of a November evening together dining in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory surrounded by fall flowers, palms and plants. Instead of the traditional February 14th Valentine Dinner in the Conservatory, Como is now taking reservations for a one-of-a-kind…
Reservations are required to enjoy the beautiful gardens and amazing animals!
Click HERE to make a reservation The reservation process works best in Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is open everyday from 10am – 6pm through September 30th. From October 1st through March 31 we will be open everyday, 10am – 4pm. You will enter through the gate near the…
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s Winter Flower Show Now Open
Winter Flower ShowSaturday, January 9 through Sunday, March 14, 2021The 2021 Winter Flower Show will feature a stunning display of flowering trees and shrubs. Highlights will include purple azaleas, blue hibiscus, and pink camellias. Lilies, veltheimia, and amaryllis will add beautiful pink and red accents throughout the show.
A Drone’s Eye View of Como Harbor!
Amazing progress is being made! Click HERE to see and read more!
VIDEO: Virtual tour of the Summer Flower Show!
If you missed our Facebook Live tour of this year’s Summer Flower Show, fear not! Here is your opportunity to view the beauty of the garden, from the comfort of your own home! Click HERE for ways you can help support Como Park Zoo & Conservatory!
CUTENESS OVERLOAD! Como Welcomes SECOND Baby Dall’s Sheep in 9 Days!
Just in time for Mother’s Day, another baby Dall’s sheep born at Como Zoo, plus the public has picked the new name for the baby Dall’s sheep born April 25! Meet Skywalker! Como Zoo welcomed another snowy white male baby Dall’s sheep into the world earlier this week (Monday, May 4th). Skywalker was born…
Chloe the sloth takes over Morning News Interview
Click HERE for ways you can help support Como Park Zoo & Conservatory! Click HERE for ways you can help support Como Park Zoo & Conservatory!
Como Welcomes Baby Dall’s Sheep & how you can help name him!
The names have been whittled down to Nimbus, Lightning, & Cyclone. We will announce the winner on Friday, May 8th during the 1:30 pm Como Live segment on Facebook. Cast your vote by clicking HERE! A snowy white male baby Dall’s sheep was welcomed into the world Saturday, April 25, and is now prancing about in his…
Say Hello To Sudi!
This beautiful baby now has a beautiful name! Say hello to Sudi! Sudi is a Swahili name for boys meaning lucky. The distinction of naming the kudu, born February 18th, was given to Berger Moving & Storage in honor of their longstanding support & commitment to Como. Berger Transfer hopes Sudi brings luck to all…
Video: Zookeepers taking care of animals after shut down due to COVID-19 pandemic
We want you all to know that the animals are all cared for, and that the level of animal care and welfare won’t change while we are closed. Our animal care professionals will continue to provide vital nutritional, medical, emotional and physical care to all our animal residents. #StayHomeMN
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Chloe The Sloth on The Jason Show!
We Can All Help!
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory does a lot for conservation efforts including a program called Conservation Champions. Staff submit projects and if selected, are funded by Como Friends. I work at Como and love hearing about the amazing experiences staff have had doing conservation work around the world. Conservation Champions was open for me to…
Como Zoo Welcomes *gulp* 6′ 4″ Baby Giraffe!
Como Zoo is excited to welcome a new baby giraffe to its herd. Coming into the world at over six feet, the baby is standing tall with mother Clover shadowing over him. The new baby male, born Tuesday, September 10th at 7:30pm, is the 8th calf born to Clover and the 23rd giraffe birth at…
From Golf Course to Watershed: Waterlily Installation in Andover and Coon Rapids
Today, I got to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity that most 17-year-olds don’t usually get to experience on a regular basis. Originally, I thought that I was going on a ride along to a site visit at a watershed in suburban Andover to do some photography, but guess what? I got to do…
