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

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

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Como Friends supporters bring more to life at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

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SAVING WILD AFRICAN PENGUINS: A Como Zoo Aquatics Keeper brings her Expertise to Wild Penguin Conservation

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WHATS NEW?: Gift Ideas from Garden Safari Gifts

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Como Friends’ new “Conservation Champions” program gives zookeepers a ground level perspective on the animals in their care

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

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Kids Keep Como Thriving and Free: Resources for Kids to Support Como!

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Sparky at 60: Evolving with the times, Minnesota’s most iconic animal ambassador gets ready for a remodel.

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Como Friends Impact

Como Friends inspires community generosity, giving Como Park Zoo and Conservatory the extra care and feeding it needs to thrive.

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visitors welcomed with free admission in 2017
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What's New

  • Donate Today!

    Choose your way to help Como Thrive.

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  • Residency Programs

    Area classrooms move to Como for innovative education

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  • Ground Level

    Renovating a “rising star” among Japanese gardens

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  • Shopping at Como

    See what's new at Garden Safari Gifts

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  • Kids for Como

    Kids keep Como thriving and free

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  • Planned Giving

    Protect Como for generations to come

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  • Cutting-Edge Care for Como’s Animals

    Como Friends make medical miracles possible at Como Zoo

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  • Sponsor an Animal

    Be a friend to Como’s animals.

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