Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory combines a traditional zoological collection with the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, creating a destination where wildlife and botanical displays are explored side by side. Rather than focusing solely on animals, the experience balances zoo exhibits with indoor gardens, tropical plant collections, and seasonal floral displays, giving visitors a broader look at both living animals and plants in a single outing. The campus is designed for easy exploration and is owned and operated as part of Saint Paul's park system.

Visitors can move between animal habitats and the conservatory's distinctive glasshouse without leaving the grounds, creating a varied visit that feels different from a conventional zoo. The combination of mammals, birds, reptiles, and lush indoor plant collections provides changing scenery throughout the walk, while the manageable layout makes it easy to experience both major attractions in one trip. It is especially well suited to travelers who enjoy pairing wildlife viewing with botanical displays instead of choosing between a zoo or a conservatory.