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. 

Minnesota Zoo, Como Zoo reopening next week

The Minnesota Zoo and the Como Zoo are reopening next week after Gov. Tim Walz rolled back some of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. 

Penguins check out the Holiday Flower Show at Como
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It's penguins on parade at the Holiday Flower show. Garden Guy Dale K got a chance to check out the show at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory (which is closed due to COVID-19) with the help of some feathered friends.

Penguins, armadillos explore closed conservatory at Como Zoo

With the Como Zoo closed once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic, zookeepers have been letting some of the animals roam around the conservatory. 

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory stopped by the Buzz with some creepy, crawly guests
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With Halloween nearly here, it's time to embrace everything spooky, creepy and crawly. Senior Zookeeper Mike Lee from the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory joined the Buzz with some Halloween- friendly guests, a spiny stick insect and a cockroach. Como is open daily - but you must reserve your free tickets online at comozooconservatory.org

Como Zoo & Como Town Amusement Park Reopen
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The Como Zoo is now open daily from 10am to 4pm. Before you go, you?ll need a reservation and masks are required. Also included in the safety plan, a one-way walking path that begins at the new Cleveland Court. It?s located near the carousel and Como Town. Reservations are only available on Como?s website: https://comozooconservatory.org/ Como Town will reopen Wednesday - Sunday with limited-capacity time slot packages at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30. Tickets are $13.00. Reservations and information for Como Town can be found at www.comotown.com.

Como Zoo reopens on July 29 with safety measures

The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory will reopen as a one-way walking path on Wednesday, July 29.

Como Park conservatory to reopen on Monday after COVID closure

After closing down in March, along with a number of other public parks and buildings in St. Paul, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at the Como Park Zoo is set to reopen next week.

Como Park Zoo experiences longest closure in history amid pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has closed Como Park Zoo and Conservatory to visitors for more than two weeks, marking its longest closure in history.

Como Zoo penguins take field trip to explore Spring Flower Show

Zookeepers at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota took a trio of African penguins on a field trip over the weekend while the zoo is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Como Zoo's live reindeer cam returns for the holidays

The reindeer are getting ready for their big sleigh ride with Santa and the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is giving you a chance to check in on their preparations.

Como Zoo celebrates birth of baby giraffe

The Como Zoo is celebrating its latest addition to the zoo family, according to a press release.

Group steals golden ball from top of Como Zoo conservatory
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A group of suspects were captured on surveillance video stealing the golden ball that tops the conservatory at Como Zoo.

Como Zoo opens early for children with autism and other sensory disorders
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The Como Zoo opens its doors early some days for children with autism and other sensory disorders to create an environment that isn't so daunting for them.