Your contributions help Como go above and beyond, elevating our mission at every level. Through a generous gift from the Manitou Fund, every Fund-A-Mission contribution to Sunset Affair will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $75,000 to provide:
Growing gardens: Through all four seasons, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is full of delights, with kaleidoscopic floral shows and serene green corners to contemplate. Your contributions support the purchase of plants for indoor and outdoor gardens, greenhouse updates for optimal growing conditions, and decorative pots for both the indoor and outdoor walkways.
Exceptional animal care: From ferociously cute tiger cubs, to endangered amphibians, to elderly polar bears, Como’s keepers care for an incredible range of species and needs. Your support provides specialized veterinary equipment, habitat updates, and enrichment—all to advance the health and welfare of Como Zoo’s beloved animals.
Conservation inspiration: From the Nature Walk teens who make conservation cool, to public school partnerships that invite St. Paul’s second and fourth graders to discover Como, your support helps to inspire nearly 800,000 school age visitors with the wonders of nature, while teaching them the responsibilities of environmental stewardship.
Asset preservation: Welcoming nearly 4 million feet every year, Como’s campus is well loved. Your support helps to keep the campus fresh and inspiring, with everything from new natural lighting for the monkeys, to a reimagined Leonard Wilkening Children’s Gallery for the kids.
Free admission and access: Everyone is welcome at Como, thanks to free admission, accessible daily programs, mobility accommodations, transportation scholarships, and sliding fee tuition all made possible by your support for Como Friends. With your help, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory can continue to welcome more visitors than any cultural institution in the state.
Thank you!
