About Como Park

Scenic place with a lake, zoo & gardens. Trails surround a lake in this scenic, grassy park featuring a popular zoo & conservatory.

💬 What Parents 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.

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