Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

12/21/2024

Wally is unsure of the holiday spirit...

📷: Zookeeper Melanie

12/19/2024

🌟 spotlight! 🌟

Remember that time Como Zoo was featured as a category on Jeopardy!? 🎥📺 It’s not every day that Alex Trebek (RIP) and the Jeopardy! stage put the spotlight on us! 💚

Check out this clip and test your trivia skills—would you have gotten the answers right? 🤔💡

📣 Share your score below and let us know if you were a Como Zoo trivia champ! 🦁🌺

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12/18/2024

Big news at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory! Our Director, Michelle Furrer, has been named the next President and CEO of Myriad Gardens Foundation and Scissortail Park Foundation in Oklahoma City. While we are deeply saddened to see her go, we couldn’t be more excited for Michelle as she embarks on this amazing new journey.

For nearly two decades, Michelle has led us through transformational growth, record-breaking achievements, and countless cherished memories for our community. Her dedication to connecting people with nature and her vision for inclusive, world-class exhibits have left an indelible mark not only on Como but on the entire City of St. Paul.

Thank you, Michelle, for your extraordinary service, leadership, and passion. You will always be part of the Como family. Please join us in wishing Michelle all the best in her new adventure—Oklahoma City is lucky to have her!

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory congratulates Director Michelle Furrer on her appointment as the next President and CEO of Myriad Gardens Foundation and Scissortail Park Foundation in Oklahoma City, effective...

12/18/2024

🌿 An Update on Horace the Co**se Flower! 🌿

Remember Horace, the superstar co**se flower that had everyone lining up for a chance to catch its infamous bloom this summer? Well, we have a Horace update for you as it takes on a very different form!

Behind the scenes in our tropical greenhouse, Horace has entered its vegetative stage. Instead of that dramatic, smelly bloom, Horace has sprouted one massive leaf that looks like an entire tree. Believe it or not, this giant leafy structure is still just one single leaf – hollow, surprisingly fragile, and branching out like nature’s coolest umbrella. 🌳

In the photo, you can also spot Horace’s co**se flower sibling to the left, still resting in its pot of soil, patiently waiting for its turn to shine.

This incredible leaf will likely last for about a year before dying back. Horace will need to go through a few more cycles of leaf growth and dormancy (senescence) before treating us to another bloom in a few years. The life cycle of these plants is fascinating – and we’re thrilled to share this journey with you!

While Horace is behind the scenes for now, we’ll keep you updated on all the exciting developments. Stay tuned for more leafy wonders! 🌱✨

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12/16/2024

Giraffe holiday enrichment!

📷: Zookeeper Tieran

12/15/2024

Emperor Tamarin Holiday Bash! Happy International Monkey Day!

📷: Zookeeper Em

12/14/2024

Could he be any more handsome?!

📷: Zookeeper Jill

12/12/2024

Chloe visited Winter’s Blooming Wonderland yesterday!

📷: Zookeeper Gina

12/12/2024

Please join us for a blood drive at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=comozoo to schedule an appointment.

12/11/2024

Mid-week blues? Let this adorable tiger cub melt your heart! 🐯

💛 Though our cubs are still behind the scenes, you can warm up in the beautiful Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and Tropical Encounters exhibit 10-4 daily. Bright blooms and tropical vibes await! 🌺🌿

12/10/2024

🎉🐻‍❄️ Yesterday, we shared the exciting news about Neil and Nan’s birthdays, but these photos were too good not to share!

Captured by Zookeeper Julie, here’s Neil, the oldest male polar bear in North America, enjoying his decorated birthday barrel and delicious cupcakes as he celebrated turning 29. What a special moment for such an incredible bear! 🧁💙

Thank you for celebrating with us—we love sharing these milestones with you! ❄️

12/10/2024

🎉❄️ Polar Bear Party Alert! ❄️🎉

Earlier today, we celebrated Neil’s 29th and Nan’s 30th birthdays with lots of polar bear fun! ‍❄️ Neil, Nan, and Kulu had a blast playing and enjoying special birthday enrichment treats.

Watch the video and join us in wishing these majestic bears a beary happy birthday! 🎂🐾

📹: Zookeeper Kelley

12/09/2024

✨ Seniors, take a stroll with us! Tomorrow, December 10, from 4:30pm – 6:00pm, enjoy a peaceful evening at the Conservatory during Sunset Senior Strolls—a free program just for those 55-and-better!

Explore the Conservatory & the beautiful Winter’s Blooming Wonderland exhibit in a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for staying active and social.

Please register to let us know you’ll be joining us! ➡️ https://comozooconservatory.org/como/senior-strolls/

Tag a friend or loved one who’d love this special experience!

📷: Como Friends

12/07/2024

🐾 Happy Caturday from Maks and Marisa! 🐾

These two stripey bundles of cuteness are here to brighten your weekend! Maks and Marisa may be the kings and queens of "aww" right now, but they’re still spending quality time behind the scenes bonding with their incredible mom, Bernadette. 🐯💛

We can’t wait for you to meet them in person when they’re ready to make their big debut! For now, enjoy this sneak peek of their adorableness. Who needs coffee when you’ve got an adorable tiger cub photo, right? ☕🐾

Share this post if you love baby tigers as much as we do!🐅✨


📷: Senior Keeper Jill

12/06/2024

🌺✨ Winter’s Blooming Wonderland is HERE! ✨🌺

Step into a magical holiday display filled with hundreds of poinsettias, ivy, begonias, snapdragons, bromeliads, and so much more! Located on the Visitor Center’s Porch, this limited-time exhibit is perfect for family outings, dates, or even private events like cocktail parties and weddings.

But hurry—it’s only here through January 1, 2025!

Make your holidays bloom—visit Winter’s Blooming Wonderland today! Admission is free.

🌟 Learn more about renting the space for your event: [email protected]

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📹: Beth M.

12/04/2024

🎅✨ Santa is here at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory TODAY! Bring the wee ones for a magical storytime as Santa reads The Night Before Christmas at 10:15 AM & 10:30 AM. 📖🎄

This is your chance to soak up some holiday cheer, take photos, and enjoy a festive morning at Como—all for FREE! 🌟

Don't miss out on this special holiday visit! 🎁🎅

12/02/2024

Mondays…