Como Zoo animals keeping cool during heat wave
Animals at the Como Zoo are keeping cool during this week's heat wave.
Mission Safari at Como Zoo in St. Paul
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Como Zoo in St. Paul to check out a new exhibit: Mission Safari.
Como Zoo welcomes baby snow leopard
A baby snow leopard was born at the Como Zoo in early May.
Como Zoo’s 2 new ostriches names revealed
The votes are in: Como Zoo’s 2 new ostriches names have been revealed.
Como Zoo: Pickles the ostrich needs help naming new friends
The Como Zoo is asking for your help naming two new ostriches.
Blind Como Zoo cougar adjusting to life without eyes
Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes.
Como Zoo cougar adjusting to life without eyes
Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes. Jasper first came to Como Zoo in 2018. He was found alone in California after his mother was shot and killed by a hunter. In June of 2020, zoo staff started noticing changes in his eyes and eyesight.
Beloved Como Zoo giraffe Daisy dies at 23
Daisy suffered from degenerative arthritis, and her “quality of life had steadily declined.” They made the decision to humanely euthanize her early Thursday morning.
Winter Flower Show at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
The winter flower show is now open at the sunken garden at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. This display features pinks and purples that are perfect for the upcoming Valentine’s Holiday. The show will be in place through March 20. Also happening this weekend, a Tropical Oasis celebration from Jan. 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free family and kids activities including crafts, games and interactive stations. Guests will encounter stingrays, frogs, an anaconda and Chloe the sloth in the Tropical Encounters exhibit. And on Sunday afternoon, ‘Music Under the Glass.’ The live performances will take place in the tropical gardens with beer and wine available.
Visit with Chloe the Sloth: Weekend happenings at the Como Zoo
The winter flower show is now open at the sunken garden at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. This display features pinks and purples that are perfect for the upcoming Valentine’s Holiday. The show will be in place through March 20. Also happening this weekend, a Tropical Oasis celebration from Jan. 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free family and kids activities including crafts, games and interactive stations. Guests will encounter stingrays, frogs, an anaconda and Chloe the sloth in the Tropical Encounters exhibit. And on Sunday afternoon, ‘Music Under the Glass.’ The live performances will take place in the tropical gardens with beer and wine available.
Beloved Como Zoo orangutan named Amanda has died
Amanda, a beloved orangutan at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, has died at age 46.
Como Zoo names baby zebra 'Aurora' after Minnesota's new sports team
The Como Zoo's baby zebra now has a name.
Sparky the sea lion statues on display around the Twin Cities
Twenty hand-painted sea lion statues will start to appear around the Twin Cities to celebrate the return of Sparky the Sea Lion shows at Como Zoo.
Como Zoo's oldest sea lion, CC, has died
She lived a long life – the average life expectancy of a sea lion is 15-25 years.
Sparky the sea lion's show returns to Como Zoo next month
The Como Zoo's famous sea lion Sparky will return with her popular show this May.
New polar bear at Como Zoo helping test out 3M technology
The Como Zoo is adding another polar bear to its habitat, and he’s helping researchers test a new technology for tracking wild polar bears.
Como Zoo giraffe fitted with special shoes after fracturing hoof
After injuring his hoof, a giraffe at the Como Zoo is on the mend - thanks to a team effort.
Minnesota Zoo to require masks for guests, starting Saturday
The Minnesota Zoo is joining the list of facilities and organizations implementing a mask requirement for its guests amid the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant.
Baby kudu born at Como Zoo
A "fiercely cute" baby kudu was born at the Como Zoo last month.
2 Dall's sheep born at Como Zoo get weather-inspired names
Two of the newest additions to the Como Zoo now each have their own weather-inspired names.