Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park
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TypeUrban park
LocationSaint Paul, Minnesota
Coordinates44°58′53″N 93°09′03″W / 44.981397°N 93.150807°W / 44.981397; -93.150807
Area759 acres (307 ha)
Created1873
Visitors1.9 million[1]
StatusOpen all year
Public transit accessBus interchange Metro Transit
Websitehttps://comozooconservatory.org

The Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (or just Como Zoo and Conservatory) are located in Como Park at 1225 Estabrook Drive, 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 the zoo, the 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.[2] Como Park is a free park and while no admission fee is charged for the zoo or conservatory, voluntary donations of $4 per adult and $2 child are suggested.[3]

  1. ^ Berdan, Kathy. "Sparky the Sea Lion's new $21 million home at Como Zoo opens this week". TwinCities.com. Pioneer Press.
  2. ^ Taken from Como Insider, July–September 2009, page 9.
  3. ^ "FAQ - Como Park Zoo and Conservatory".