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Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
http://www.comozooconservatory.org/
1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103
651-487-8200 Hours: April–September, 10am–6pm daily;
October–March, 10am–4pm daily
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Come enjoy an inspiring adventure that teaches children
compassion and care for animals, plants and the planet Earth.
There is something for everyone—from exotic wild animals
at Como Zoo to beautiful botanicals in the Marjorie McNeely
Conservatory. Even take a trip on the wild side at Como Town
amusement park.
Passes are limited to general exhibit admission only.
Passes may not be applied towards educational and group tours.
Special exhibitions and other attractions may not be covered, and other restrictions may apply.
Please visit
http://www.comozooconservatory.org/
for specific exhibition information.
Learn more about it at your metro public library
All Ages
- Primates: The Amazing World of Lemurs, Monkeys and Apes
- Barbara Sleeper, Chronicle Books, 1997
- The Life of Pi: A Novel
- Yann Martel, Harcourt, 2001
- Rules of the Wild
- Bridgit Levine, Chronicle Books, 2004
- The Shaman's Apprentice: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest
- video recording, Lancit Media Entertainment, 2000
- American Public Gardens Association
- website: www.aabga.org
- American Zoo and Aquarium Association
- website: www.aza.org
- The Art of Japanese Gardens: Designing and Making Your Own Peaceful Space
- Herb Gustafson, Sterling, 1999
- A Pelican Swallowed My Head and Other Zoo Stories
- Edward R. Ricciuti , Simon & Schuster, 2002
- Plant
- David Burnie, Dorling Kindersley, 2004
- Seals and Sea Lions
- David Miller, Voyageur Press, 1998
- The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story
- Diane Ackerman, Norton, 2007
Kids
- A Bear Named Trouble
- Marion Dane Bauer, Clarion, 2005
- Carousel
- Donald Crews, Morrow, 1982
- Good Night, Gorilla
- Peggy Rathmann, Putnam, 1994
- Handtalk Zoo
- George Ancona and Mary Beth, Four Winds Press, 1989
- Lunch at the Zoo: What Zoo Animals Eat and Why
- Joyce Altman, Henry Holt, 2001
- Mother to Tigers
- George Ella Lyon, Atheneum, 2003
- One Leaf Rides the Wind: Counting in a Japanese Garden
- Celeste A. Mannis, Viking, 2002
- Our Class Took a Trip to the Zoo
- Shirley Neitzel, Greenwillow, 2002
- Sam Who Never Forgets
- Eve Rice, Mulberry, 1977
- Sammy, the Seal
- Sid Hoff, HarperCollins, 2000
- What Would You Do if You Lived at the Zoo?
- Nancy Carlstrom, Little, Brown, 1994
- Polar Bears
- Gail Gibbon, Holiday House, 2001
- Chocolate: Riches from the Rainforest
- Robert Burleigh, Harry N Adams, 2002
- How Monkeys Make Chocolate: Foods and Medicines from the Rainforest
- Adrian Forsyth, Owl Press, 1995
- Emperor's Egg
- Martin Jenkins, Candlewick Press, 1999
- The Magic School Bus in the Rainforest
- Scholastic, 2000 (series available in book and videocassette)
- Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
- Isabella Hatkoff, Scholastic Press, 2006
- Hippo! No, Rhino
- Jeff Newman, Little Brown & Co., 2006
- Pssst!
- Adam Rex, Harcourt, 2007
Tell Us About Your Adventure
| Jan 19 |
Always enjoy the Como Zoo, I loved it as a kid,and I still love it today, it is so fun to observe the kids as the look at the animals and to see their reactions. I especially like the big ape exibit. The best part, it that the Como is still free to the public which has always been a big help to single parents, who may not be able to afford to take their children to other places. |
| Aug 4 |
I had fun. But we could not see the wolf. I think he was hiding. Next time I hope I see him. |
| Jul 18 |
It was amzing and fun. Very fasinating! I love animal and it was so cool! |
| Jun 4 |
My mom took me to meet with my friends, where we sang songs and shared our food. I enjoyed watching the animals especially Sparky! He made me laugh. |
| Jun 3 |
It was fun and great way to spend day with kids. |
| Jun 5 |
It was a trip with my son, he loved it so much and we would certainly go again because my 8 year old would like to live there!! |
| Feb 17 |
Needed to refresh from all this cold weather and get my mind set right. Amazing how the weather affects our moods. We strolled around the conservatory and enjoyed the greenery and flowers. |
| Mar 16 |
When spring fever hits, it's time to hit the conservatory at como. Sround yourself with the beauty of the gardens and take time to visit the animal at the zoo. We had out of towner in March and they very impressed by the conservatory.
It's one of our favorite spot and you know that the donation dollars go long way. |
| May 10 |
I took my four grandchildren to Como Park. None of them had even been there which isn't unusual for kids living in the southern suburbs. They loved it especially Como Town and the baby giraffe. They enjoyed being able to get "up close and personal" with the animals. |
| May 31 |
This was a wonderful to spend a Saturday morning with my mom who was in town for a visit and my husband and 21 month old daughter! We were able to use the pass to allow us a buy 1 get 1 free lunch at the cafe. The Como Zoo and the Conservatory were very enjoyable. Thanks! |
| Jul 28 |
We went to the zoo,then we went to where the rides were. We never go in that part,because with a family of 5 it gets very expensive, but with the free ride passes we got we let the kids go.I was so great to see my 1 year old take her first ride.And the older kids had fun too.It was a good aray of rides from the young to the old.But don't get me wrong it is not like the state fair rides so don't expect that.Also the nice thing that was really nice was they had sprinklers running and with it being so hot it felt great.We also used the coupon in the gift shop for some como zoo stickers for our scrapbooks. Thank you so much for this program.We look forward to go to other places we don't get a chance to go or do. |
| Jun 7 |
It was a lot of fun. They have really improved the zoo and rides. The kids had a great time and really enjoyed seeing all the animals. |
| Jun 22 |
We went there for my daughters 3rd birthday and had a wonderful time. We visited all the animals, ate lunch and then we all got our faces painted and rode rides. |
| Nov 12 |
I went to the Conservatory and read a story about Krishna. There were lots of colorful plants, big ones, short ones, all around. It was nice and warm in there, so I was glad to be there. |
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