WEDDINGS
Imagine your once-in-a-lifetime wedding ceremony in a breathtaking garden and your reception overlooking a magical view of gardens and zoo. The spectacular beauty and elegance of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory combined with the dramatic setting of the Visitor Center will allow you to host both your ceremony and reception at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Enjoy the ambiance the indoor gardens offer for a ceremony or reception year-round or plan your event in the serene outdoor Japanese Garden or Excedra Garden overlooking the scenic Frog Pond during the summer. These venues provide beautiful photo ops–the perfect place for your big day.
Click HERE to see Evan & Heather’s wedding in the Sunken Garden and reception in the Visitor Center Auditorium.
For additional information or to schedule your special event at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, contact our Wedding and Facility Rentals Department:
Phone: 651-487-8250
Email: ComoWeddings@ci.stpaul.mn.us
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Or contact our exclusive on-site caterer, Lancer Catering, at 651-487-8282 or visit lancercatering.com. For menus, click here.
Click HERE for a virtual tour of the Sunken Garden and the Porch.
Have a birthday bash to remember at Como!
It’s the only place that lets you party like an animal and leave the cleaning to us! We now offer six unique party themes – each with live animal and/or plant visitors, or a personal tour of a featured animal exhibit (public area). We can even provide pizza and cake, so the only party planning you need to think about is when to come!
Join us for a party so exciting kids (and parents) won’t notice how much they’re learning!
Party Themes
The following party themes are only available for children age 3 and older.
The following party themes are only available for children who are 4 and older.
Party Packages
$50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a date.
BASIC PARTY PACKAGE includes:
- Use of a birthday party space in the Visitor Center decorated for your party
- A 45-minute educational program with interactive activities, animal and/or plants visitors, or a personal tour of a featured exhibit
- An additional 45-minute time period for your personal birthday celebration
- Cost: $185.00 for up to 15 guests, $4.00 for each additional guest (everyone in the room is counted – maximum of 40).
PARTY PLUS PACKAGES includes:
- Use of a birthday party space in the Visitor Center decorated for your party
- A 45-minute educational program with interactive activities and animal and/or plants visitors, or a personal tour of a featured exhibit
- An additional 45-minute time period for your personal birthday celebration
- Pizza, cake, beverages, and birthday themed paper products
- Cost: $250.00 for up to 15 guests, $6.00 for each additional guest (everyone in the room is counted – maximum of 40).
AVAILABLE ADD-ONS:
SPONSOR-AN-ANIMAL CERTIFICATE
Choose any animal at Como Zoo to sponsor! The Sponsor-an-Animal Certificate includes a personalized certificate, an animal information sheet and a photo of the animal you choose.
Cost: $5.00 each
GIFT BAGS
Como’s birthday party gift bags are theme based and include age appropriate items such as stuffed animals, postcards, pencils, erasers and small toys. Gift bags are specially put together by our staff at Como’s Garden Safari Gifts.
Cost: $5.00 each
For the safety reasons, balloons, pinatas and and gifts of live animals are not allowed on zoo grounds.
To book a party or for more information call 651-487-8272 or email us at ComoEducation@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
MEETINGS
Como Zoo’s Visitor Center and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory provide an exotic retreat for corporate meetings, conferences and special events. You’ll be just steps away from an animal experience and a tropical rain forest but miles away from the “office jungle.” The most productive business meetings take place away from the office and we believe you will be delighted to host your next corporate retreat, executive meeting or business function at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Contact Lancer Catering at 651-487-8282, visit lancercatering.com or e-mail comozoosales@lancercatering.com.
CORPORATE EVENTS
The Visitor Center provides a beautiful and unique setting for corporate events – everything from retreats and conferences, to recognition banquets and holiday parties to cocktail receptions. The new Polar Bear Lodge provides guests with a smaller, intimate setting with a cozy fireplace, 42-inch LCD screen, SmartBoard, and views of the new Polar Bear Odyssey exhibit. Our deliciously prepared and elegantly presented cuisine will add a special flavor to your event. Our expert event planners will manage all of the details from selecting a menu to providing impecable service. Contact Lancer Catering at 651-487-8282, visit lancercatering.com or e-mail comozoosales@lancercatering.com. For menus, click here.
PICNICS
Como Zoo Picnic Shelters are a spectacular place for picnics. Enjoy a wild stroll through Como Zoo, take a peaceful walk among the gardens of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, or join the thrills and excitement of Como Town amusement park with 18 rides and attractions. Then relax with your group in our picnic pavilion for a delicious catered meal. The Como Zoo Picnic Shelter is located on the grounds of Como Zoo and operated by Lancer Catering, the exclusive caterer of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. For rental information call 651-487-8282 or email comozoosales@lancercatering.com.
Click here to view the picnic catering menu.
