Como Friends

Support Como Park Zoo & Conservatory on Give to the Max Day 

A natural oasis where everyone is welcome, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory connects our community to the living wonders of the world. From face-to-face encounters with the wild and precious animals of Como Zoo, to inspiring educational experiences, to corners of quiet beauty throughout the gardens of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, every visit to Como stirs the senses and the soul. 

Thanks to your support for Como Friends, Como’s reach extends far beyond the gates, bringing great education programs to kids in outstate Minnesota, and connecting Como’s committed zookeepers and horticulturists to conservation efforts around the world. 

Gifts of every size make a big difference at Como, investing in critical breeding programs that protect vulnerable species, cutting-edge veterinary care for animals of all stripes, and fresh new curriculum that inspires and empowers the next generation to take on some of the toughest challenges of environmental stewardship.

Here’s a look: 

• $5 covers a sack of sweet potatoes, a favorite treat for Como Zoo’s polar bears
• $10 provides the suggested donation for a parent and two kids, protecting Como’s commitment to free admission for everyone
• $25 helps plant 10 bulbs that will burst into bloom in time for the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s spring flower show 
• $50 pays for a flu shot for one of Como Zoo’s troop of orangutans
• $100 provides a crunchy crate of romaine lettuce for Como’s herd of giraffes 
• $150 covers one-way transportation to bring a Como education specialist to outstate Minnesota through Como’s popular Residency Program
• $250 helps Como Friends offer a week-long summer camp scholarship for a family in need 

Thanks to generous matching gifts from Como Friends' Board of Directors and long-time Como Friends supporters Sandy and Dean, every gift you make to Minnesota's most visited cultural destination will be doubled, dollar for dollar, up to $45,500.

Be a part of Como’s century-long tradition of community support by donating today!