Orchids are a surprisingly easy plant for beginning gardeners to take on, especially once you’ve learned the lingo. Below is a quick glossary for getting started: With more than 35,000...
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Contributions from Como Friends’ community of supporters help make more possible every day of the year Donations of every size really do make a difference at Como Friends. Details below!...
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If you grew up visiting Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, you know a lot has changed over the years. But one thing remains the same—a commitment to free admission. Como...
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Conservation Champion Michelle Hays went to Gabon, bringing home lessons for Como Zoo’s gorilla fans and followers Como Zoo keeper Michelle Hays was a college intern at Como Zoo when...
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Como Zoo helps U.S. Fish and Wildlife breed and rebuild the population of wild Wyoming toads Did You Know? Your support for Como Friends makes it possible for Como Zoo...
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With more than 850,000 school age visitors, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is Minnesota’s conservation classroom. From fantastic school field trip offerings, to free programs like Nature’s Engineers, Como’s education...
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After a complex medical challenge for gorilla Alice, Como Zoo’s family troop of western lowland gorillas is reconnecting with the public this summer Gorgeous summer weather makes every Minnesotan look...
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Nearly every hour of the day, visitors are invited to go deeper into Como’s collections this summer. No matter when you arrive at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, you can...
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On World Giraffe Day, June 21, Como Zoo takes a stand with international conservation groups calling attention to growing threats to giraffes Towering over other animals at heights of up...
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How to make bees, butterflies and other beneficial bugs happy around your home. On Memorial Day Weekend, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory will unveil its new Pollinator Garden, an interpretive...
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