Como Zoo bids farewell to Mold-A-Rama Magic machines
A piece of childhood nostalgia is going away at the Como Zoo and Conservatory. The zoo sharing on Facebook that the Mold-A-Rama Magic machines will be leaving the zoo in a few weeks. The company that operates the plastic molds has decided to move them to an attraction that has a longer peak season. Before their departure, Photojournalist Greg Kellogg to captured a few final memories of the famed machines.
Como Zoo's Mold-A-Rama machines leaving after decades of souvenir making
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory visitors in St. Paul have a limited time to enjoy the nostalgic Mold-A-Rama machines before they relocate to another region.
Como Zoo welcomes 2 new zebras
A father and son zebra pair arrived at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, and visitors might notice their taller and heavier build compared to other zebras.
Astra arrives! Como Zoo?s new polar bear makes a splash
Como Zoo has a cool new resident! Astra, the adorable polar bear, has arrived and will play a key role in the zoo?s breeding program, helping protect the species for the future. Overseen by Senior Keeper Allison Jungheim, Astra is part of the North American Polar Bear Studbook, a vital tool for conservation. Visitors can see her in action and learn how Como Zoo is helping polar bears thrive.
Como Zoo welcomes new polar bear as part of breeding program
Astra, a 4-year-old polar bear, arrived at Como Zoo on Thursday. Her move is part of a breeding effort to support polar bear conservation.
Rare corpse flower blooming at Como Zoo
One of the rare, stinky corpse flowers at the Como Zoo Conservatory is blooming. The flower only blooms once every two to three years, lasting just 24 to 48 hours.
Como Zoo Conservatory corpse flower is blooming: Watch live
Frederick the corpse flower, a rare, stinky plant at the Como Zoo Conservatory, has started to bloom. That means you now have a limited window to take a sniff of the pungent flower. More info here:
Como Park western lowland gorilla euthanized
A western lowland gorilla named Nyati that was born at Como Zoo was euthanized after a medical assessment determined a degenerative decline in its quality of life.
Como Zoo welcomes baby sloth after surprise birth
The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory welcomed its newest member on Wednesday after a sloth unexpectedly gave birth.
Animal love stories at Como Zoo and Conservatory
Como Zoo is full of love this Valentine's Day. Allison Jungheim, Senior Keeper at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, introduces us to some of the couples who call the zoo home.
Animal love stories from the Como Zoo
Polar bears, penguins and orangutans at the Como Zoo all have their own love stories. FOX 9's Hannah Flood shares the story behind these animal romances.
Como Zoo polar bears celebrate monumental birthdays
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is home to the oldest male polar bear in North America. In fact, Neil is celebrating his 29th birthday Dec. 9. It?s a two-fer because his companion Nan is also another year older turning 30. She?s now in a three-way tie for oldest female polar bear in North America. The celebration included cupcakes on top of decorated barrels. Their roommate Kulu also got to enjoy the party and had the most fun. At just 5- years old, he continued to play with the barrels long after the cupcakes were gone. The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Como Zoo welcomes birth of 2 rare Amur tiger cubs
The Como Zoo welcomed the birth of two critically endangered Amur tiger cubs — the first cubs to be born at the zoo in more than 40 years.
Corpse flower at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory continues to grow, but no bloom yet
A corpse flower at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul could bloom any day now.
Como Zoo has 50 million reasons to celebrate
Nearly 2 million people visit the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory every year. It is one of the last free metro zoos in the United States, and part of the reason it can be kept accessible to all is the fundraising efforts of Como Friends. They?re celebrating raising $50 million over the last 24 years by opening a new exhibit that shows all the improvements that have been made. The exhibit can be found outside of the entrance to the Fern Room.
Como Zoo welcomes its first nyala calf
The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is rolling out the welcome mat for a new addition — the zoo's first-ever nyala calf.
Minnesota kids got an early start to New Year's celebrations
An annual family tradition at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory got a new look on Sunday: hundreds of thousands of pieces of biodegradable confetti.
Ringing in 2024 with "Noon Year" dance party
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory held a "Noon Year" dance party for families with kids so they could ring in the new year early. FOX 9's Babs Santos has more.
Como Conservatory holiday flower show
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K visits the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul. The conservatory is set up for its holiday flower show, which runs through Jan. 7.
Como Zoo & Conservatory's fall flower show
Como Zoo and Conservatory's final weekend of the fall flower show is this weekend. FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shares what it's like inside the St. Paul event.