If you’re in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota and looking for something fun for the family to do, look no further than the Como Zoo in St. Paul. This is a free zoo that has quite a few animal exhibits as well as other seasonal fun activities.

How to Get to the Como Zoo:

Getting to the Como Zoo is pretty easy. The address of Como Zoo is 1225 Estabrook Drive
St. Paul, MN 55103. You can find specific directions, depending on where you’re coming from, here on their website. Once there, it is very easy to get around and see all the areas of the zoo.

What You Will See at the Como Zoo:

There are so many animal exhibits at the Como Zoo! I was very surprised at the number and variety of animals, especially since this is a free zoo. We saw lots of different birds, giraffes, tigers, reindeer, gorillas and different kinds of monkeys, penguins, buffalo and more! A full list of their animals are here.

In addition to the animals, there are also interactive exhibits and special seasonal programs. When we were there, there was a toddler play program. The theme the week we were there was dinosaurs and Lucy had a lot of fun with some of the activities in addition to seeing all of the animals.

Sum Up:

The Como Zoo is a great place for families and groups of all ages. There are quite a few animals and exhibits without it being overwhelming and time consuming. You can spend anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours at the zoo exploring and seeing all the exhibits. Make sure to check out their calendar for their special seasonal programs and activities. Cost to enter is free!