...Paul Winter Carnival Orchid Show, a Como tradition for nearly 50 years. Curating and designing Como’s display this year is horticulturist Alejandro Balderas, who cares about orchids even in his...
... Event Photos Como Friends’ fundraisers cultivate community and generosity on behalf of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Here’s a look at some of the highlights of our previous...
Now you can find your favorite Garden Safari Gifts items in Como Town too! Shopping at Garden Safari Gifts supports the good works of Como Friends. Remember, Como Friends members...
Polar bears are loners by nature, but for most of his life, Como Zoo’s Neil was part of a permanent two-some with twin brother Buzz. When Buzz died two years...
Events Bouquets Join us for Bouquets, an after-hours benefit for Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, in support of the plants, animals, and free access you love at Como! Choose Information...
...dragons and delphinium, and even mini bogs that mimic the look of Minnesota’s wetlands. The show will also feature skunk cabbage provided by the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, and the...
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...Como for more than 100 years. With a name inspired by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1851 poem “The Golden Legend,” Gates Ajar is essentially an elaborate upright flower bed that requires...
the Summer Flower Show is always free to visitors, thanks to your contributions to Como Friends Summer starts early in the Sunken Garden, where the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s Summer Flower...
Garden Safari Gifts is located in the lobby of the Visitor Center. It combines the best of both the zoo and conservatory by featuring adorable plush, apparel items, fun interactive...