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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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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An Update from Gorilla Forest Como Zoo’s gorillas welcomed a new member to their family troop on October 18, and now she’s got a name, too: Nyati, the winning choice...
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Celebrating its 30th and final year this season, Como Friends’ ZooBoo helped build a generation of great improvements at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory With more than 1,500 volunteers every...
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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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With a “Minnesota Garden” of native plants and new public art, a remodeling effort for Como’s front door is about to be unveiled. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory welcomes nearly...
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Your contributions to Como Friends and a generous community keeps the flower power growing in Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s orchid collection In a St. Paul tradition as reliable as Vulcanus Rex...
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