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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It takes a full year of planning and a flair for the dramatic to create a Summer Flower Show that’s always ready for its close-up Planning the Summer Flower Show...
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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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The warmth of spring is still around the corner, but in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory's Sunken Garden, the sunshine season has already arrived. Minnesota’s most beautiful room is in full bloom...
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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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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is a mighty force, thanks to community supporters. From the millions of visitors who rely on free admission to the zookeepers, horticulturists, and educators who...
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Did you know? Though they may look a little like primates, sloths are part of the order Pilosa and are more closely related to anteaters and armadillos. Deforestation and development...
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From the fantastic new Como Harbor habitat now under construction, to the fresh new milkweed garden ready to take root, contributions from people like you seed changes large and small...
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Como Zoo keeper Hans Jorgensen traveled to Kyrgyzstan to follow in the footsteps of the world’s most elusive large cat. As a large cat keeper at Como Zoo, Hans Jorgensen...
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