Como Zoo Today

Como Zoo has seen decades of improvements, from new animal habitats and updated facilities to advances in animal care. In recent years, the public-private partnership between Como Friends and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory has invested over $100 million in improvements and programs, leading to the opening of the Visitor Center, Tropical Encounters, Polar Bear Odyssey, The Ordway Gardens, and Gorilla Forest. Modern zoological standards and animal care have improved since the time when this WPA building housed most of the animal collection at Como. New animal habitats are designed to exceed standards for animal care and to provide guests with an immersive and personal experience. Advances in animal enrichment and training provide animals with best-in-class care, and the training program used at Como Zoo was developed so zoo keepers could track and manage the animals’ health and well-being. This training has made medical advances such as ultrasounds and voluntary blood draws possible. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory’s mission is to inspire the public to value the presence of living things in our lives by providing meaningful experiences for learners of all ages that foster appreciation of plants and animals, spark curiosity, and inspire responsible actions in our world.

St. Paul, Minnesota · United States