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Location
Best time
Plan your visit before 4 PM closing time, especially if you want to see the animals. Multiple reviewers noted disappointment at the early closing time, so arrive in the morning or early afternoon to maximize your experience of the zoo exhibits.
Visitor tip
Bring kids to see the seal shows and check the map at the entrance to locate specific animal exhibits like polar bears and tigers, plus the beautiful botanical walkway with koi ponds. Attend daily educational programs and animal encounters for a more enriching experience.
Visitor tip
Visit during special events like the Spring Flower Show (March-June 2026), Party For The Planet (April 25-26), or the reopening of Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden (April 25) for enhanced educational activities and unique seasonal experiences.
About Como Park
Scenic place with a lake, zoo & gardens. Trails surround a lake in this scenic, grassy park featuring a popular zoo & conservatory.
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
Omg 🥰 was pretty cool here, it's free, but you can leave donations to keep things up and running good. Lots of plants, trees, I hate the place close at 4 so my family and I couldn't see the animals. 😔 but still had fun from what all…
Wow, what a gem! This place may look small, but it’s bursting with animals and a huge, stunning botanical garden! So many fun, educational activities make it super family-friendly. Best part? It’s free to enter, with no parking…
What an awesome park. So much fun. Such helpful staff. So many cutie pie animals!!
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Did You Know?
- Como Park attracts over 2 million visitors annually and offers completely free admission with no parking fees, making it one of the most accessible zoo and conservatory experiences in the region
- The attraction features the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory with specialized exhibits including a Japanese Garden, Tropical Encounters, and seasonal flower shows, combining zoo and botanical garden experiences in one location
- Como Park offers daily interactive educational programs including 'Meet the Zookeepers' and 'Meet the Gardeners' encounters, plus specialized experiences like Polar Bear Odyssey enrichment observations and Fish Chat in the Tropics
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