Loading Player… Click HERE for our upcoming events! Holiday Flower Show open everyday (even Christmas), 10am – 4pm through January 4, 2026The Holiday Flower Show tradition began in 1925 and…
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…
Summer Flower Show ends Sunday, September 14
Last chance! Don’t miss your opportunity to experience our Summer Flower Show, closing this Sunday at 4pm! This show is unlike anything we’ve ever done at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory….
🐾 Please join us in welcoming two new residents to Como Zoo! 🐾
Meet Ombe (short for Ombelahy), a 13-year-old male, and Wicket, a 7-year-old female ring-tailed lemur who recently arrived from the Milwaukee County Zoo in June. After completing their quarantine, Ombe…
Como Showcases the “Queen of the Water Lilies” and Competes in Global Waterlily Weigh-Off 2025
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is inviting visitors to marvel at one of the most extraordinary plants on Earth: the Victoria Water Lily, commonly called the “Water Platter.” Floating dramatically…
Mythical Creatures Open Thru Labor Day
Embark on a magical journey through the realms of Mythical Adventure, a walk-through exhibit featuring over 60 breathtaking animatronics in Como Town. Step into a world where ancient myths come…
Wildlife Rescue: Tales of Conservation Open Thru Labor Day
An Interactive Outdoor Exhibit Celebrating the Comeback of Endangered Species.
Last Weekend for the Como Shuttle! Take the shuttle to Sunday’s Obon Festival!
Take the Stress Out of Parking – Ride the Free Weekend Shuttle! **The Shuttle Will Operate Saturdays & Sundays May 24 -August 17** Make your visit to Como Park Zoo…
Obon Festival August 17! Tickets On Sale Now!
***We will be selling ONLY ADVANCED TICKETS again in 2025*** Click HERE and HERE for a 2025 printable program (8.5 x 14) Music, martial arts, singing, dancing, drumming, delicious food, vendors,…
August 13 ~ Groovin’ In The Garden concert featuring Favourite Girl + Brick Oven Bus Food Truck
🌸Frederick the Corpse Flower Updates ~ Farewell, Frederick.
Final Update: 🌿 A Fond Farewell – An Ode to the Odorous One Frederick the Corpse FlowerAmorphophallus titanum2017–2025 (First Bloom)Bloomed: June 25, 2025Height: 81 inches of pure dramaSmell: Unforgettable It…
Visit Marisa and Maks, Como’s Tiger Cubs!
We’re thrilled to announce that Como Zoo’s adorable Amur tiger cubs, Marisa and Maks, are now in their outdoor habitat and ready to charm the public! Born on August 29,…
How an unexpected gift launched Minnesota’s oldest zoo
Como Zoo in St. Paul traces its origins to 1897 with three whitetail deer. More than 120 years after its founding, St. Paul’s Como Zoo is home to a menagerie…
A Month of Joy and Loss: Remembering the Baby Sloth and Welcoming Baby Bleu
One month ago, on April 2, we experienced an unforgettable moment at Como – the surprise birth of a Hoffman’s two-toed sloth on exhibit. Guests and staff alike were awed…
Remembering Clover: A Cherished Member of the Como Family
We are saddened to share the unexpected loss of Clover, one of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s beloved giraffes. While moving from her indoor exhibit to a behind-the-scenes area on…
