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
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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
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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
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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.

Mission Safari at Como Zoo in St. Paul
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FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Como Zoo in St. Paul to check out a new exhibit: Mission Safari.

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
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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
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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
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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.

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.