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Como Park Zoo
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Como Park, Saint Paul
"Neal the polar bear is always swimming and happy!"(10 Tips)
"Donations welcomed at my favorite free zoo!"(2 Tips)
"it's Spring in the sunken garden."(2 Tips)"Japanese garden is small but serene."(2 Tips)
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Sharifa SimonAugust 25, 2014Donate, this zoo could really use it! Nice place, free, and good way to spend the afternoon. The parks surrounding the zoo is beautiful, too! Pack a picnic!Upvote8Downvote
John OlingerJune 20, 2015Incredible place to visit. Free, but donations are what keep it running. Volunteers are always informative and helpful. Beautiful gardens and fun animal exhibits.Upvote10Downvote
PezJuly 27, 2013You'll want to watch the flamingos. They're so peaceful, quiet, and funny if you look at how cautiously and delicately they step into the water. Don't forget their deserved camera shot!Upvote4Downvote
Elizabeth AkreOctober 30, 2013Great place to visit. Beautiful park, not too big, doesn't require all day to see the animals and enjoy a zoo visit. Conservatory building is gorgeous!UpvoteDownvote- Travis BurtonNovember 4, 2015Donations welcomed at my favorite free zoo! The surrounding area is delightful and the Zoo is amazing. Take the kids and enjoy their wonderment.UpvoteDownvote
Kurt LandisSeptember 2, 2017This is a very nice zoo. It's donation based and has a lot to see.
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Nikolai May YdeApril 15, 2016Definitely go in the summer time. It's not too big which is nice, but seals and sea lions have practically no space when they are inside. Orangutangs looked pretty depressed too.UpvoteDownvote- Brent MetzlerMay 10, 2015The polar bears are fun to see, but there are plenty of other animals as well.
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- Arielle LenoxJuly 6, 2018Beautiful grounds with a conservatory, zoo, lake, golf course and amusement park for kids!UpvoteDownvote
Emily JohnsonMay 9, 2016I came on a slower day, it was raining and there weren't many people there. This seemed to make the animals less timid. The wolves were right at the fence. It was the closest I've ever been to a wolf.UpvoteDownvote- Nate FolkertDecember 26, 2013activities and story time for "lil' explorers" every thursday through april. #toddler #kid
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It's free to get in & you know you'll see the animals, what's not to love??Upvote1Downvote
Amber WickenhauserFebruary 25, 2015Conservatory is great but the zoo itself is animal cruelty, and I feel terrible for the animals in those conditions, especially the primates.UpvoteDownvote
studioLAugust 25, 2011Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is open 365 days a year and admission is free.Upvote7Downvote
J WoodNovember 5, 2011The Polar Bears are much more active in the fall, when it is cooler outside. They were playing and having a blast in november!UpvoteDownvote
BriannaSeptember 26, 2011An excellent park! Always free and always fun! Make sure to check out the beautiful conservatory as well!Upvote3Downvote
Lily MitchellJuly 10, 2012Can get crowded but if you get bored of watching the monkeys then you can watch the people - very amusing.UpvoteDownvote
Alison FooteApril 30, 2013Please donate so their animals stop looking so starved! Otherwise good conservatory.. Should get more variety of animal thoughUpvoteDownvote
Robin EdmanApril 14, 2015Somewhat light in vegetarian options, but I do remember that I managed to eat there somehow. Prolly ate fries.UpvoteDownvote
Jess UlrichApril 27, 2013Animals aren't allowed out unless temps are at least 50° during day & night. Carousel and picnic area bathrooms not even open. Disappointing visit on the 1st warm weekend since fall.Upvote3Downvote
Joe CorbettSeptember 14, 2015There were a lot of animals there ,but not any I wanted to see, and if I wanted to see people i'd go outside…UpvoteDownvote
The new polar bear pen is way less depressing than the old one.UpvoteDownvote
jake rivardApril 8, 2010VISIT THE NEWLY REMODELED POLAR BEAR EXHIBIT WHEN IT IS DONE....THERE IS ALWAYS SPARKY THE SEAL BUT THE POLAR BEAR ARE LOOKS AWESOMEUpvote3Downvote
Niqui Rodger (ruiz)August 30, 2011Still one of my favorite places to go walk around. And it's free!Upvote1Downvote
Stephen KoontzAugust 24, 2014Don't throw your child into the otter habitat. They will be eatenUpvoteDownvote
Very low price for a beautiful and happy zooUpvoteDownvote
Great place to go and visit the animals plus the food.UpvoteDownvote
Aaron SaxtonSeptember 1, 2012If you plan in coming here have a lot of patience when looking for parking. I lasted 25 minutesUpvoteDownvote
Meghan ToloSeptember 23, 2011Great for cheap entertainment! This zoo has no entrance fee!Upvote2Downvote
Selena CrippsSeptember 7, 2013If you see a blue poison dart frog hanging out in the conservatory , we talked to one of the rangers and they will not hurt you because they are not eating poisonous bugs here but please leave them beUpvoteDownvote
Victor W.February 4, 2012Anna works there and she is awesome. She is so great with kids!!!UpvoteDownvote
Go on a cold day and beat the crowds. Skip the zoo boo though; way too crowded and nothing to do really but collect candy. Strangely enough there's no opportunity at zoo boo to actually see animals.Upvote1Downvote
Park at the State Fair shuttle lot and get a ride in. Less crazy parking.Upvote2Downvote
Kim VanderwallDecember 30, 2009Go to the primate building and watch the baby orangutan play. Spend as much time as you have just being entertained by his antics.Upvote1Downvote
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