Thanks to you, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory remains admission-free for all.

A family-friendly fundraising adventure in support of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

After losing hundreds of collection plants to orchid viruses several years ago, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s Orchid Collection is making a recovery thanks to your support for Como Friends.

Born at the Columbus Zoo, the almost two-year-old polar bear Kulu is diving in to his new life in Minnesota at Como Zoo.

Designed by Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s horticulturist Ariel Dressler, this summer’s Sunken Garden Show is all about summer sunsets.

Make Garden Safari Gifts your Como shopping destination! Committed to conservation-minded product choices which also includes Eco plush and some buzz-worthy gifts. Open Monday through Sunday, 10 am. – 6 pm. Reservations are required.

Conservation Champion Michelle Hays went to Gabon, bringing home lessons for Como Zoo’s gorilla fans and followers.

Your support for Como Friends removes barriers, ensuring that Como is a community asset that belongs to everyone.

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With furry new faces and falling temperatures, fall is a busy season at Como Zoo

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

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