A family event to ring in the “Zoo” year that is so fun, we’re doing it twice! On December 31 and January 1 Como Park Zoo & Conservatory will be…
Holiday Flower Show, Visits from Santa, & Other December Events
All Is Not Quiet At Como Park Zoo & Conservatory The Holiday Flower Show, now open in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, is a visual sensation to behold featuring hundreds…
Remembering Ulysses, Our Plains Zebra
We are saddened to share that Ulysses, our 25 year old Plains zebra, passed away in the overnight hours between November 9 and 10. Ulysses was born on April 13,…
Celebrate Polar Bear Week with Us — Friday, November 7
As part of Polar Bear Week, we’re hosting a special event on Friday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Polar Bear Lodge! Visitors of all ages are…
Ikebana Flower Show ~ November 3-9!
The Art of Flower Arranging Displayed November 3-9 Celebrate the colors of autumn with the Ikebana Flower Show! For one week only, artists from Ikebana International’s Minneapolis–St. Paul Chapter will…
Last Call for Mold-A-Rama Magic at Como
For generations, visitors to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory have delighted in the simple joy of watching a Mold-A-Rama machine create a souvenir right before their eyes. Warm, colorful, and…
Bewitching Botanicals Featured on FOX 9! 🌿🎃
Our friends at FOX 9 stopped by to check out Como’s Bewitching Botanicals display — a Halloween-themed collection of some of our creepiest, smelliest, and most fascinating plants. Garden Guy…
Astra Makes Her Public Debut!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 – We’re thrilled to share that Astra, our four-year-old female polar bear, made her public debut today in the deep-water side of Polar Bear Odyssey! Astra arrived…
Meet Khomas and Keanu – Como’s New Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras!
On the heels of welcoming Astra the polar bear last week, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is excited to introduce two new residents: Khomas, a 7-year-old male weighing 825 pounds,…
Como’s Browse Donation Program (and how you can help)!
Como Zoo is now accepting fresh browse donations to support the health and enrichment of our animals. Here’s how you can help: What We Cannot Accept Why Donations Matter Questions?…
Erica Prosser Named Director of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
The City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department announced today that Erica Prosser has been named as Director of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Prosser had been serving in…
🎃 Creepy-Crawly Creature Awareness Weekend Creeps into Como! 🕷️
🎃 Slither in over MEA break, October 18 – 19, and get eyeball-to-eyeball with some of our resident creepy crawly bugs and spiders 🕷️
No Homecoming or Prom Photos During Business Hours
We understand and appreciate that the gardens at Como are a popular backdrop for homecoming and prom photos. However, to ensure smooth foot traffic and a positive experience for all…
Live GardenCam – The Spring Flower Show opens March 20! Take a peek!
Loading Player… Click HERE for our upcoming events! Spring Flower Show 2026March 20 through April 26, and May 1 – June 7 2026Sunken Garden will be closed for the mid-show…
Hours Shift to 10am – 4pm Beginning Tuesday, September 2
🍂 Shorter days, shorter hours! Beginning September 2 through April 30, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory will be open 10:00am – 4:00pm daily. That’s still plenty of time to see…
