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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory combines a zoo and botanical conservatory in Como Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, at 1225 Estabrook Drive.

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What's on here

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Why go

  • More than 150 palm species beneath the Palm Dome.
  • Five seasonal flower shows each year in the Sunken Garden.
  • A Japanese Garden gifted by landscape architect Masami Matsuda, symbolizing friendship with Nagasaki.
  • Four polar bears at Polar Bear Odyssey.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 16:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00

Don't miss

  • Tropical EncountersSee plants and animals from Central and South America.Visitor Center
  • Water Garden TalkLearn about Victoria water lilies, also called water platters.Centennial GardenDaily
  • Gardener chatsHear about plants and the conservatory’s daily work.Marjorie McNeely ConservatoryDaily
  • Gorilla Forest programLearn about gorillas and ways to protect them in the wild.Gorilla Forest
  • Blaze Sparky ShowSee a program featuring Como Harbor’s seals and sea lions.Como Harbor

With kids

  • Learn about animal care and daily zoo operations at the zookeeper talks.
  • Join sensory-friendly early entry for exhibit exploration and activities for autistic people and their families.
  • Explore the underwater world through Fish Chat in the Tropics at Tropical Encounters.

Know before you go

  • From 1 May to 30 September, parking on nearby streets west of the park requires a city permit between 10:00 and 16:00.

Tips for your visit

  • For animal-care interpretation, look for the daily zookeeper talks.
  • Sensory-friendly resources are available. A social narrative made with the Autism Society of Minnesota explains what to expect during a visit.

What it costs

Admission
Free year-round

Entrances

  • Drop-off near the entranceUse the turnaround in the Minnesota and Circle Gardens for guest drop-off and pick-up closer to the entrance.Minnesota and Circle Gardens

Facilities

  • Parking Lots are located throughout Como Regional Park.
  • Mobility rentals Wheelchairs and electric scooters are available.

Shorts

History

The City of Saint Paul owns the zoo and conservatory and operates them through its Parks and Recreation division. Their mission is to inspire people to value living things. Charles Bassford designed the Art Deco Zoological Building as a WPA project.

  1. 1897Three deer donated to the city established the zoo.
  2. November 1915The conservatory opened to the public.
  3. 1930sMonkey Island, a barn and a bear grotto were completed.
  4. 1974The conservatory was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
  5. 1980sA renovation added large cat, aquatic animal, primate, bird and African hoofed stock facilities.
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  1. 2010The polar bear exhibit was completed with shallow and deep pools and an air-conditioned back room.
  2. 2013Gorilla Forest opened.
  3. 2021A seal and sea lion exhibit with two pools was completed.

How to get there

  • BusRoutes 3A and 83 serve the area between Midway and Lexington Parkways.
  • CarFrom the north, take 35W or 35E to Highway 36, then Lexington Parkway south to Como Avenue and Midway Parkway.
  • CarFrom the east, take I-94 west to Lexington Parkway, then turn at Como Avenue and Midway Parkway.
  • CarFollow signs from Midway Parkway to parking.
  • BusVisitors are encouraged to arrive by public transport or bicycle.

Accessibility

  • Sensory-friendly resources Resources are available for visitors who may find the environment overwhelming.
  • Social narrative Made with the Autism Society of Minnesota, it explains what visitors can expect while exploring.
  • Wheelchair and electric scooter rentals Available at the zoo and conservatory.

Sources: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory - Wikipedia · Saint Paul - Wikivoyage (see) · Como Zoo Conservatory - 1225 Estabrook Drive, S… · Visitor Map & Hours - Como Zoo Conservatory · Directions & Parking - Como Zoo Conservatory · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where
1225 Estabrook Dr, MN, Saint Paul

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How can I contact Como Park Zoo & Conservatory?

Call +1 651-487-8201.

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