Zoos

Como Park

Name: Como Park
Address: 1224-1256 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55103, St Paul, MN, US
Telephone: (651) 487-8200
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (1452 reviews)

📍 1224-1256 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55103

📞 (651) 487-8200

🌐 comozooconservatory.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	10 AM–4 PM

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About Como Park

Scenic place with a lake, zoo & gardens. Trails surround a lake in this scenic, grassy park featuring a popular zoo & conservatory. 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. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,452 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo & Conservatory
Admission: Free year-round
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Polar bears, gorillas, aquatic animals, Japanese garden, conservatory
Annual Visitors: Over 2 million

💡 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
⭐The zoo is publicly funded, allowing it to remain permanently free to all visitors while maintaining expert staff dedicated to animal and plant wellbeing and conservation education

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐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.
💬Wear comfortable walking shoes and allow 2-3 hours minimum. Como Park is larger than it appears with extensive botanical gardens, multiple animal exhibits, trails, and indoor conservatory spaces spread across the grounds.
💬It's completely free with no parking fees and wheelchair accessible throughout. Consider making a donation to support the conservation education mission, but there's no obligation—this is a publicly funded attraction.
💡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.
💡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.