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.