STOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS - The Sunken Garden presents a seasonal potpourri of fantastic floral shows, with five seasonal garden designs throughout the year. SAY I DO AT THE ZOO - Our conservatory is the most popular spot for small weddings in the Twin Cities. Come see why. ANIMALS, PLANTS AND KIDS (oh my!) - Como offers fun, educational classes and camps for all ages, all year! Find out why Como Camps were voted BRRREATHTAKING NEW HOME - View a pair of the world's largest land predators in their new, world class arctic habitat. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and MnPAW (Minnesota Partnership for Animal Welfare) will host the Twin Cities’ inaugural super adoption event, “Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo”, presented by PEDIGREE® on Saturday, September 18. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adoptable pets from more than 25 animal welfare and rescue organizations will be onsite on this special date and ready for their forever home.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

OPEN

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Today's Species: Flamingo

Flamingos have long, broad wings for excellent flight, and their long necks, bills and legs are well adapted to a wading mode of life. While males are usually larger than females, the sex of a flamingo is best determined using a blood test.

EVENTS

Como Ordway Japanese Garden

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Como Ordway Memorial Japanese Garden is a living symbol of the peace... MORE

ComoTown

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kids and adults will be thrilled on the wide variety of kid friendly rides... MORE

Primate Enrichment

10:00 am

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NEWS

9/1/2010

Fang-Tastic Fun Volunteering @ ZooBoo

Media Alert For Immediate Release   Have Some Fang-Tastic Fun Volunteering Como... MORE

8/26/2010

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park Receives Honor

  Saint Paul, MN (August 26, 2010) – The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park is honored... MORE

8/25/2010

Free to Be Green Event Back at Como for 4th Year!

Learn simple ways to an eco-friendly lifestyle while enjoying day at Como Zoo SAINT PAUL,... MORE

8/25/2010

Grandparent's Safari Weekend is September 11 & 12

Experience a world of fun this Grandparent’s Weekend at Como Zoo SAINT PAUL, MN (August... MORE

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BLOGS

9/2/2010

Orchids and bonsai at the state fair!

Over the past week, Conservatory staff have been diligently preparing for the showing of our plants... MORE

9/1/2010

Prelude to a kiss...

Working as a zoo keeper is an interesting job that is not always as glamorous as it would seem.... MORE

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