Como Friends’ offices are closed in support of state-wide initiatives to limit exposure to coronavirus. Our team is working remotely to advance our work in support of Como so it has the needed resources when it reopens to the community and welcomes back Minnesotans to explore the wonders of the living world. Thank you for all you do to support Como!

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

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

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

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

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.

We look forward to Spring shopping at Garden Safari Gifts.

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