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Location
Best time
Visit on a weekday during winter months (especially February) for a nearly empty park experience. Reviewers noted minimal crowds mid-week in winter, making it ideal for leisurely exploration without the holiday/summer rush.
Visitor tip
Use the conservatory strategically as a warming break during winter visits, especially the tropical Palm Dome section. This allows you to see unique exhibits (star fruit, cocoa, banana plants) while staying comfortable in cold weather.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of daily interpretive programs and staff expertise throughout the zoo and conservatory. Reviewers specifically praised the friendly, knowledgeable staff who are ready to answer questions and clearly care about animal welfare and conservation education.
About Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Picturesque zoo & botanical gardens. Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo & Conservatory
- Admission
- Free year-round
- Highlights
- Polar bears, gorillas, aquatic animals, Japanese garden, conservatory
- Annual Visitors
- Over 2 million
What visitors say
This is such a wonderful zoo. I needed to kill about 3 hours so decided to walk around here and I’m so glad I did. The staff was so friendly and ready to answer questions. You can tell they really care about the animals. The animals…
Lovely place to go to see beautiful trees and plants. The palm dome is gorgeous to walk around and marvel at the beauty of nature. The Spice exhibit is interesting. To see where our spices and roots veggies look like while they are…
A very nice zoo, even though quite small. Since I visited in winter, most of the animals were in their indoor habitats, but that isn't a deal breaker at all. Especially interesting is the two part conservatory that hosts plenty of…
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Did You Know?
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory offers completely free admission year-round, with no entrance fees for either the zoo or the conservatory
- The zoo attracts over 2 million visitors annually despite its free admission model
- The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory features a two-part tropical plant exhibit with living specimens of exotic fruits including star fruit, cocoa, and banana plants
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