It’s Polar Bear Week! Polar Bears International created #PolarBearWeek to coincide with the annual gathering of polar bears near Churchill, Canada as they wait for the sea ice to form on the Hudson Bay so they can return to the ice for hunting. Sea ice loss from due to climate change is the single biggest…
Spend MEA @ COMO!
Join us over MEA weekend, October 20-23, as we celebrate the return of all 21 Sparky statues to Como! See all 21 hand painted, highly Instagrammable, Sparky statues Meet & Greet the area artists who painted the statues Education, activity, & craft stations Sponsor demos, giveaways, games, and prizes SPIRE Sparky Show at 11:30 and…
Mum’s The Word At Como!
2022 Fall Flower Show is Now Open! While many Minnesota gardens are winding down, preparing for the brisk days and nights ahead, the Sunken Garden at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is in full bloom! The 2022 Fall Flower Show features a variety of vibrant chrysanthemums. White, pink, lime green and purple chrysanthemums will be…
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The First Day of Fall, Was The First Day For Autumn
On September 22, the first day of fall, Grant’s Zebra “Thelma” gave birth to a healthy female foal. Zookeepers, visitors, and Social Media made it abundantly clear that there is truly only one logical and appropriate name for the baby. Como Zoo is thrilled to bestow the name “Autumn” onto the little female zebra. Como’s…
Sparky’s Home, all 21 of them! Let’s Celebrate! October Events Planned!
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory has welcomed back all the Sparkys that were scattered throughout the Twin Cities! Twenty-one custom, unique 6’ Sparky the Sea Lion statues, hand-painted by local artists and spread-out throughout the Twin Cities this past summer, are all now back home at Como Zoo. Visitors will be able to get their…
Como Welcomes Baby Zebra!
Hello Autumn, and hello baby zebra! Como Zoo is happy to announce the successful birth of a zebra foal to Grant’s Zebra “Thelma”. Mom and baby are both doing well, enjoying the first day of Autumn. The baby zebra was born sometime during the overnight hours, September 21 to September 22 (today). When the zookeepers…
Como Is Now On TikTok!
Como is now on TikTok! Click HERE to follow “Como Park Zoo and Conservatory”, watch the videos and make sure to click the “heart” to like it! AND SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!
Check out #ComoLive for short videos, quizzes, puzzles and crafts!
While we were (and still are) navigating the Covid-19 pandemic we created this space for challenging, fun, learning opportunities you could do from home to keep engaged virtually with all the happenings at Como. After two years, Como Live came to an end on March 31st, but our vast archive of videos, quizzes, puzzles and…
Obon Festival August 21! Advanced Admission Ticket Required!
NEW in 2022 we will be selling ADVANCED TICKETS ONLY. Click HERE to purchase your tickets today! We will not be able to take cash at the gate for admission. If you arrive without your advanced ticket, we will have QR codes at the gate for you to scan with your phone that will lead you through the ticketing purchase…
Summer of Sparky Statues In Place Throughout The Twin Cities!
21 Sparky Statues are dispersed through-out the Twin Cities. Click HERE for locations & HERE for a printable map! Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is excited to announce the Summer of Sparky – Making a Splash. Twenty-one custom Sea Lion statues, hand-painted by local artists, are popping up throughout the Twin Cities featuring water conservation…
Baby Zebra Now Has A Name!
“Aurora” Wins in a Landslide! With a nod to the new women’s soccer team, “Aurora” garners 50% of the vote During last weekend’s Como Quest event, attendees had the opportunity to vote on three names for Como’s baby zebra. The votes have been tallied and we are thrilled to announce that the name Aurora is…
It’s A Girl! Como Zoo Welcomes Baby Zebra
Como Zoo is happy to announce the successful birth of a female zebra foal to Grant’s Zebra “Minnie.” Mom and baby are both doing well, enjoying the oohs and aahs of visitors. The baby zebra was born sometime during the overnight hours, May 23rd into May 24th. When the zookeepers arrived this morning, they discovered…
Lil’ Explorers Is Back! Free Fun for the Lil’ Ones
Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but all ages are welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each…
Upcoming Events For May & June
Flowers, Bonsai, Sparky, Rides, Concerts, & New…Como Quest! Cafesjian’s Carousel Opening DayMay 1One of only three operating carousels still in original paint, the carousel has been restored to its 1914 beauty. Come take a ride on the historic Cafesjian’s Carousel, featuring 4 rows of horses (68 total) and 18 scenic paintings around the upper part of the carousel. …
