Como Friends' 18th annual summer gala, Sunset Affair: Kaleidoscope, is a celebration of the diversity of nature and lively connections that make Como the state's most beloved cultural destination. We can't wait to see you there!

Protecting the Pura Vida: Conserving sloths and other threatened animals in Costa Rica. Keeper Liz discusses her conservation champions' experience supported by Como Friends

Pollinator pro tips from invertebrate keeper Aaron and lead gardener Mindy on how to make bees, butterflies and other beneficial bugs happy around your home.

Understanding the world's most elusive cat: keeper Hans reports on his Conservation Champions trip supported by Como Friends.

Your contribution in 2018 helped to build Como Harbor and make possible plenty of other programs and improvements at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Como is our urban oasis with a wordwide reach supported by the community.

Sustaining Members keep fundraising costs low and Como Friends' mission moving forward.

Free Means Free: We asked a few of Como's two million annual visitors what free admission means to them.

WHATS THE BUZZ? Garden Safari Gifts is celebrating the power of pollinators this summer

Forward Progress: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory evolved from a Victoria-era menagerie to become Minnesota’s most visited conservation classroom