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.
Como Zoo’s oldest African penguin, Cupid, dies at 32
Cupid had been suffering from an illness, and zoo staff said despite care from the veterinary team, "his quality of life continued to severely decline." They decided to humanely euthanize him on Friday morning.
Como Zoo baby giraffe name revealed
The votes are in for the name of Como Zoo’s newest giraffe.
Como Zoo welcomes baby giraffe
Members of the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory welcomed a new baby giraffe on Monday.
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.