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The stunning conservatory gardens include seasonal flower shows, tropical gardens, orchids, ferns, bonsai and a world renowned Japanese Garden. Como offers unique classes and programs for all ages, and is an award winning wedding venue.

Find the latest information on Como Zoo hours, free admission, wheelchair accessibility and rentals, strollers, sensory-friendly services and more below. Visitor Map & Hours October – March: 10AM – 4PM

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is located in Saint Paul’s beautiful Como Park neighborhood and is open 365 days per year; 10am - 6pm April through September and 10am - 4pm October through March.

Mission: "To inspire our public to value the presence of living things in our lives.” 1225 Estabrook Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Como Zoo was eventually chosen to receive the breeding pair.” The cold climate in Minnesota was a factor as well as Como Zoo’s history of raising and breeding threatened big cats.

Como Zoo was the first zoo established in Minnesota. Founded in 1897, when the then mayor of Saint Paul wanted a place for his deer to be, the zoo is located within Como Park, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Como Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

The Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (or just Como Zoo and Conservatory) are located in Como Park at 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park, zoo and conservatory are owned by the City of Saint Paul and are a division of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.

The Como Zoo has been a home for gorillas since the 1950s. Their updated Gorilla Forest exhibit opened in June of 2014 and cost $11 million to renovate from the previous exhibit. This new gorilla enclosure is 13,000 square feet – about three times the size of the original.