The Adventure Pass admits 2
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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.
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Exclusive Museum Adventure Pass Offer
- 15% off in Garden Safari Gifts
- $10 off a Family Membership on day of visit
- $3 off any single education program registration
- Choice of one complimentary coffee, any size or flavor, at Zobota Café with the purchase of a second coffee of equal or greater value OR five free ride tickets to Como Tow amusement park May-September.
Pick up discount offers at the Visitor Center service desk.
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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
| Sep 9 '09 |
My mom was in town visiting and we went to our zoo outing. Our favorite part was the monkey who tried puting on a t-shirt for the entire time we were there. That, and the tiny little baby monkey being carried around by his parents.
We love the zoos. Thank you for making them special.
Jill |
| Aug 21 '09 |
The big attraction for me is the Flower Conservatory. I arranged for our Red Hat group to meet and go through the flower conservatory and then out to lunch together. In 2009 I was to the Zoo 3 different times. Once we walked all around and looked as the animals and went through the Butterfly Garden. Another time my grandkids were with me and we included a ride on the carosel which brought back memeories, I rode it as a child. The St Paul Zoo is one of the best family value stops in the Twin Cities. There are so many possibilities and oportunities. Picnicing, walking, the lake with paddel boats, biking, animal watching and programs at the zoo for kids. Where else can you enjoy so much for $2/person! |
| Aug 14 '09 |
My girls are 3 and 5 and they loved the blooming butterflies the best. I had a hard time getting them to look at the other animals. I can't believe all they ask for is a small donation. We had a great time. |
| Jul 21 '09 |
My kids enjoyed the rides! |
| Jul 12 '09 |
We visit Como Zoo frequently,and enjoy the personalities of the animals. Today we packed a board book copy of "Goodnight Moon" to read to the primates. The tiny "moustache monkeys", as we call them, were very interested. One came right down,to sit with us and observe. He watched as we read, paying attention to the details, as his eyes scanned the pictures. He read the entire book with us,patiently waiting as we turned the pages. What a special experience, one that we will hold dear and will never forget. |
| Jun 4 '09 |
Going to the zoo is a lot of fun and is always enjoyable to see all the wild animals. The giraffe is one of my favorite animals as they are so graceful even though they are sooooo tall. |
| May 30 '09 |
My 2 kids really enjoyed going to Como Zoo to see all the animals. We were there the whole day and enjoyed lunch and animal seeing. It is a place that we will go back to over and over again. |
| Apr 18 '09 |
My whole family of four went together and it was great experience. |
| Feb 15 '09 |
I went to the the Como Conservatory to get the cabin fever out of my system. I enjoyed seeing the beautiful flowers and spent a good amount of my time taking pictures. It was hard to leave that warm pleasant place and go back into the cold winter weather. I'm so thankful there are places indoors to enjoy during our cold Minnesota winters. |
| Nov 26 '08 |
We have gone to the Como Park Zoo for over 60 years. Although we missed the polar bears and the seal performance, we LOVED the baby orangutan and the baby giraffe. We were fascinated with mother oranguntan playing with her baby...and so were the other visitors. The benches in the Tropical Room...great for watching families visiting on the day before Thanksgiving. With our Museum Pass we received a coupon for buy one cup of coffee get one free! The volunteers were very helpful answering questions. It is a great place to visit for all generations. Wear comfortable shoes! |
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