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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 74 attractions in Saint Paul
Traveler Description:
Located in historic Como Park, this popular zoo, especially known for its California sea lion exhibit, also features a great cat display, gorillas... more » Located in historic Como Park, this popular zoo, especially known for its California sea lion exhibit, also features a great cat display, gorillas and giraffes. « less
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Attraction type: Park, Zoo, Other, Architectural building, Garden, Landmark/point of interest
Address: 1225 Estabrook Dr Saint Paul, MN 55103
Tel: 651-487-8200
Fax: 651-487-8201

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Reviews of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

( 1-5 of 5 )
4 of 5 stars
Madison, WI
Jul 25, 2008

The zoo is small which is a bonus for parents with young kids (like us) cuz it's free & easy to get through in half a day, but it could use a makeover. We live in Madison, WI and this zoo is very similar to our Vilas Zoo in that it's free and it's small. However, it felt like Como... more

4 of 5 stars
Mountain Iron, Minnesota
Jul 23, 2008

I went to the Minnesota Zoo last month, and then decided to hit the Como Zoo this month, and boy was I glad I did! I kept hearing rave reviews of the Como and now I had to add my own! They have a way better selection of animals and the exibits let you see them up closer. They also... more

5 of 5 stars
Saint Paul, MN
Jul 12, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The Zoo and Conservatory have been extensively upgraded during the last three years, and the tropical rain forest extension that has been built on between the Zoo and the Conservatory is quite lovely. I miss the old, dank fern room, but the new one is so lovely that complaints for all that is lost seem inappropriate. As a practical manner,... more

Dec 9, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

My family loves to go to Como Zoo. It's free; and this is a zoo you would pay for. You are guaranteed to see animals. It is small enough to do in a day or half a day (for those with nappers). Purchasing minnows to feed the seals is a tradition dating back to my childhood. The amusement park area... more

5 of 5 stars
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Sep 25, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

I have been to the Como Conservatory many times and to the Como Zoo once. Its a great place to visit and an affordable place as well. All they ask is that you give a few dollar donation when you visit. Its open year around. In the winter, visiting the conservatory is a wonderful way to get out of the... more

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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Address

1225 Estabrook Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55103
Tel: 651-487-8200 Fax: 651-487-8201