Yesterday we introduced the Grant’s Zebras in hopes they will breed. The male Ulysses has watched the two females Thelma and Minnie for a year or two from his exhibit…
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“Roots, Shoots, and Fruits—The Incredible Edible Garden” OPEN NOW!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is serving up some scrumptious garden fun this summer in its first ever edible garden is now open. Check out this video of the garden…
Roots, Shoots & Fruits – The Incredible Edible Garden Opens June 17!
Coming this summer is a new exhibit, the Incedible Edible Garden! The structure that used to house the butterflies last summer will now be filled with edible fruits, vegetables, herbs…
New Arrival Hanging Around Como Zoo
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Welcomes New Baby Emperor Tamarin A baby South American Emperor tamarin has been born at the Como Zoo. The baby arrived on Monday, May 13…
Annual MN Bonsai show and Sunken Garden Summer show
The annual MN Bonsai Society show was Mothers’ Day weekend. Members brought in their trees for the two day display. The Bonsai Gallery is now open for the Ssummer with…
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Summer is Near
It is a busy time in the production greenhouses as summer approaches. The Horticulture staff, Interns and Volunteers are busy transplanting plugs and seedlings into larger pots in preparation for…
Preparation for Japanese Garden Opening!
This year the cleaning of the Como Ordway Memorial Japanese Garden was delayed by about a month because of snowfall in March. The Japanese Garden is quite shady, therefore the…
RibbitZibit Now Open!
Behind-the-Scenes Amphibians Leap to the Front of the House in the New Frog Conservation Exhibit Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is leaping with anticipation to unveil “RibbitZibit”, a new frog conservation…
Getting my ducks in a row for Summer
Nothing says Spring like ducklings. This past week we got in 4 ducklings of various breeds. They will participate in the Creature Feature show this Summer which highlights animals’ natural…
Anxiously awaiting the Victoria Water Platters
The Victoria Water Platter lilies were planted from seed in the beginning of March. It takes the seeds a couple of weeks to germinate. The seeds germinate in temperature controlled…
Answer the call of the wild: donate your cell phone!
KSTP Phone-a-Thon
Next week on Wednesday, 13 April, KSTP and Como Friends will host a phone-a-thon for Como Zoo. Call in to sponsor an animal at the Como Zoo and help support…
Preparing for Spring
The Horticulture staff is busy installing the Spring flower show in the Sunken Garden. On Monday March 21st staff and volunteers removed the Winter show to prepare the room for…
