It’s a party Como Park Zoo and Conservatory would never miss, so while we’re social distancing, we’re doing it digitally. Click HERE for more information on P4P! Visit Como Friends on Facebook for Family Activities, Energy Conservation Tips and Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day This Week
Welcome to Como Live! Digital Legacy Learning – Como Style!
While we all #StaySafeMN and practice social distancing, check this space for challenging, fun learning opportunities. Then, tune in Monday – Friday at 1:30pm on our Facebook page for special LIVE zookeeper talks and gardener talks. Check back later in the day where we will post the video here. If you’ve watched a Como Live…
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
A Message From our Non-Profit Partner Como Friends
A Safe Space is Any Place That is Nurtured and Allowed to Grow As we find new ways to be present and connect during this uncertain season, know that our mission is still to ensure that Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is a global leader in conservation, animal care and horticulture with barrier-free access for…
The Conservatory and Zoo and temporarily closed until further notice.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is temporarily closed to the public following the lead and directive of our state health and government officials as a measure to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in our community. We want to assure you that the animals and plants are all cared for. The level of…
Page Through Our New Brochure For Tours, Programs, Classes, Birthday Parties, Camps, Special Events, & MORE!
Whether you’re looking for a venue to host a birthday party, or simply want an educational experience that will be remembered for years to come, we have programs and options to suit a variety of needs for a variety of ages.
**Postponed**For our 55 & better visitors, join us for Senior Strolls & SUNSET Senior Strolls!
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Join Us Sunday Afternoons For Music Under Glass!
Join us in the tropical gardens, and beat the “winter-blahs” as live, local musicians play blues, bluegrass and ballads from 4:30-6:30pm. This is a free event and beer and wine will be available to purchase. 2020 DATES: January 5 – Fellow Pynins – Contemporary folk duo January 12 – Miss Myra Duo – Swingin’ mix of vintage jazz and…
A PolarPalooza Weekend! February 15, 16 & 17
Como’s the cool place to be this Presidents’ Day weekend for “PolarPalooza”, 10am – 4pm February 15, 16, & 17.
Poinsettias Galore! Holiday Flower Show Now Open!
The Holiday Flower Show is now open in the Sunken Garden of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. It is a visual sensation to behold featuring hundreds of poinsettias. This year’s Holiday Show will feature the Ice Punch poinsettia which entered the commercial market in 2009 and has been the top rated novelty cultivar throughout North America…
Chloe The Sloth on The Jason Show!
November & December Activities & Adventures For All Ages At Como!
Activities & Adventures For All Ages At Como In November & December
Meet Sota, Como Zoo’s Baby Giraffe
Como Zoo’s baby giraffe now has a name: Sota. Over the MEA weekend guests visiting from International Falls to Magnolia, Minnesota had the opportunity to stop at ballot boxes placed around the zoo to cast their vote for one of three names: Elliott, Fonzie, and Sota. With over 2,300 ballots cast, Sota was the winner…
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…
