Como Zoo
Como Zoo was the first zoo established in Minnesota.
A zoo & aquarium inside St. Paul
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°. When to go ↓
You can stay in St. Paul
Como Zoo is inside St. Paul, which has 15,802 hotel and restaurant jobs, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1897
Como Zoo dates from 1897. 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 Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in St. Paul. Green months are the mild ones.
Como Zoo
Como Zoo was the first zoo established in Minnesota. Founded in 1897, when the then mayor of Saint Paul wanted a place for his deer to live. The zoo is located within Como Park, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Como Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Established
- 1897
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Stay in St. Paul, or close by
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Como Zoo | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | in town | 15,802 | 307,284 | $295K | D |
| Falcon Heights | 1 mi west | 138 | 5,085 | $385K | — |
| Roseville | 2 mi north | 3,608 | 35,802 | $352K | D− |
| Lauderdale | 3 mi west | 0 | 2,388 | $283K | — |
| St. Anthony | 5 mi northwest | 476 | 9,671 | $388K | C− |
| Little Canada | 5 mi northeast | 443 | 10,514 | $320K | — |
| Lilydale | 5 mi south | 114 | 772 | $405K | — |
| Minneapolis | 6 mi west | 34,888 | 427,246 | $362K | D− |
| Arden Hills | 6 mi north | 755 | 9,658 | $442K | — |
| Columbia Heights | 7 mi northwest | 478 | 22,155 | $278K | C |
| West St. Paul | 7 mi southeast | 1,249 | 21,382 | $301K | D |
| Maplewood | 7 mi northeast | 2,103 | 40,695 | $323K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Como Zoo
Other well-known places within 62 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw62 mi📍 Attractionbiggest ball of twine
18 mi🛶 LakeBde Maka Ska
26 mi📍 LandmarkFort Snelling
35 mi💧 WaterfallSaint Anthony Falls
46 mi🏛 MuseumMinneapolis Institute of Art
5in town🐾 Zoo & aquariumComo Park Zoo and Conservatory
65 mi🌸 GardenMinnehaha Park🛶39 mi🛶 LakeBig Pine LakePhoto credits
biggest ball of twine: Matthew Sachs, Public domain · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Saint Anthony Falls: The original uploader was Mulad at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Minneapolis Institute of Art: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Como Park Zoo and Conservatory: RxS at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Minnehaha Park: Original uploader was The Statue With The Dictionary at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Como Zoo
Is Como Zoo in St. Paul?
Yes. It’s inside St. Paul, MN.
When is the best time to visit Como Zoo?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.
What is the closest airport to Como Zoo?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Como Zoo?
St. Paul (in town, 15,802 hotel and restaurant jobs), Falcon Heights (1 mi, 138 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Roseville (2 mi, 3,608 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in St. Paul
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