A Como Zoo Aquatics Keeper brings her Expertise to Wild Penguin Conservation A veteran aquatics keeper at Como Zoo, Kelley Dinsmore knows African penguins so well that she bought plenty...
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Como Friends’ new “Conservation Champions” program gives zookeepers a ground level perspective on the animals in their care As the lead reptile keeper at Como Zoo, Ruthie Schneider has no...
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BrightWines’ owner Dave Kuennen says Bouquets’ garden atmosphere brings out the best from local wine purveyors What wine goes best with the Sunken Garden? It’s a question that BrightWines’ owner...
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The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s orchid collection is gaining new ground thanks to community support The Winter Carnival Orchid Show has such a devoted fan-base of flower lovers that the line...
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Employee Match Programs can make your contributions to Como Friends do more Did you know there’s an easy way to expand your support for Como Friends without writing an extra...
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Volunteers at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory have finished planting hundreds of tulip bulbs flown in from the Netherlands deep under a layer of potting soil, Como Zoo’s orangutan troop just...
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Western Lowland Gorilla Born at Como Zoo Como Zoo is thrilled to announce the addition of a baby western lowland gorilla to its troop. The baby female gorilla was born...
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ZooBoo’s big anniversary is the inspiration behind a beautiful black and orange flower show now on display in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s Sunken Garden. If you’re a huge fan of...
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Como’s free field trip partnership with St. Paul Public Schools invites second grade classrooms across the city to discover nature’s wonders Last September, Como Friends launched an exciting educational partnership...
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A new “Como Through Time” display explores how Como Park Zoo and Conservatory evolved from a Victoria-era menagerie to become Minnesota’s most visited conservation classroom Minnesota lawmakers recently approved $15...
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