Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
The Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (also known as the Como Zoo and Conservatory) are located in Como Park at 1225 Estabrook Drive. Look for it in St. Paul. It dates back to 1873.
A zoo & aquarium inside St. Paul
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°. When to go ↓
You can stay in St. Paul
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is inside St. Paul, which has 36 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1873
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory dates from 1873. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) has airline service, about 8 miles from Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
The weather near Como Park Zoo and Conservatory shifts through the year, as below.
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
The Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (also known as the Como Zoo and Conservatory) are located in Como Park at 1225 Estabrook Drive in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park, zoo and conservatory are owned by the City of Saint Paul and are a division of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation. Its attractions include a zoo, a conservatory, an amusement park, a carousel, Lake Como, a golf course, a pool and more. The park receives more than 1.9 million visitors annually. Como Park is a free attraction, and while no admission fee is charged for the zoo or conservatory, voluntary donations of $8 per adult and $5 child are suggested.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Area
- 759 acres
- Established
- 1873
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1974)
- Wikipedia readers
- 8K a year
A base for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Nearest for a night are St. Paul (36) and Minneapolis (92).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Huntington Bank Stadium
- 3Grand Casino Arena
- 4Target Field
- 5Allianz Field
- 6Minnesota State Capitol
- 7Fort Snelling
- 8Nickelodeon Universe
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Como Park Zoo and Conservatory | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | in town | — | 36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 306,684 | $295K | D |
| Minneapolis | 6 mi west | 10 min | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| Bloomington | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| Roseville | 2 mi north | 5 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
| Eagan | 12 mi south | 15 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 67,109 | $397K | C+ |
| Brooklyn Center | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 motel | 31,846 | $274K | D |
| Woodbury | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 11 11 hotels | 81,558 | $450K | B |
| Stillwater | 17 mi east | 25 min | 18 11 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 19,354 | $414K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
These well-known sights sit within 10 miles.
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
24 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
34 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
46 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
52 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
63 mi MuseumMinnesota State Capitol
76 mi LandmarkFort Snelling
810 mi Theme parkNickelodeon UniversePhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Minnesota State Capitol: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0
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Know before you visit Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Is Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul?
Yes. It’s inside St. Paul, MN.
When is the best time to visit Como Park Zoo and Conservatory?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.
What is the closest airport to Como Park Zoo and Conservatory?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Como Park Zoo and Conservatory?
Minneapolis (6 mi, 92 places to stay), St. Paul (in town, 36 places to stay) and Bloomington (13 mi, 60 places to stay).
Advice from St. Paul
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.