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…
RibbitZibit & Tropical Encounters on KARE-11
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…
TOAD’ally Awesome Amphibians on KARE-11
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…
Mushrooms: More than just delicous to eat!!
Last February, Forestry worked at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory removing and pruning trees in the North Garden, Palm Dome and Tropical Encounters. The Horticulture department also recently hired a new…
Office Visit
Yesterday I had a special visitor to my office. The conversation was pretty one sided and I ended up doing most of the talking, she just hung out under my…
Gorillas in the snow
The gorillas ventured out to their outdoor exhibit today despite the snow being hip deep in parts. This opportunity is possible because of the warm March weather we are currently…
Prickly but adorable!
The Animal Support Building zoo keepers welcomed some new additions into the zoo collection on February 28th; Baby Hedgehogs! These little cuties are actually born with quills, but they are…
