Como Park

Como Park, Zoo, and Bonsai Garden constitute a captivating trifecta of natural beauty and wildlife exploration. Nestled in the heart of St. Paul, Minnesota, this destination seamlessly blends the tranquility of a Japanese-inspired Bonsai garden with the excitement of a vibrant zoo, creating an enriching experience for visitors of all ages.

The Como Park Zoo is a delightful haven for animal enthusiasts. With its diverse array of species, including primates, big cats, and aquatic life, the zoo provides an educational and entertaining journey into the wonders of the animal kingdom. The well-designed habitats prioritize the well-being of the animals while offering visitors an up-close encounter with the beauty of nature.

The adjacent Bonsai Garden adds a touch of serenity to the lively atmosphere. Strolling through meticulously manicured landscapes adorned with these miniature masterpieces evokes a sense of peace and appreciation for the artistry of bonsai cultivation. The garden serves as a picturesque oasis, inviting reflection and relaxation amid the lush greenery.

What makes Como Park truly special is the seamless integration of these diverse elements. Families can spend a day immersed in the wonders of the zoo, exploring the intricacies of the Bonsai Garden, and enjoying the natural beauty of Como Park itself. The well-maintained grounds, educational programs, and conservation efforts make Como Park a cherished destination that not only entertains but also fosters a deeper connection to the world of flora and fauna. Whether you're a nature lover, a parent seeking family-friendly activities, or someone in search of a peaceful retreat, Como Park, Zoo, and Bonsai Garden offer a harmonious blend of recreation and relaxation.

I recently visited Como Zoo and was absolutely amazed by the experience! The zoo is not just a place to see animals; it is a sanctuary filled with breathtaking beauty, incredible wildlife, and a deep commitment to animal welfare.

My daughter and I had a fantastic time and would highly suggest this zoo!!

Such a wonderful park and organization. They only ask for a donation at the gate, and even then not required- but so worth it. The care they provide the the animals is amazing. The park is so wonderful and kids enjoy so much, they deliver knowledge in an engaging and very much level of the person they speak to way. We all (ages ranging from 3 to 44) enjoyed the park and the animals who looked great. The plant section was outstanding too. Wish all cities took a page off their book. So worth the donation! Definitely would go back again when in town!

Different animals from the MN zoo, small and fun to explore. The polar bears were fun to watch the last time we visited. The conservatory attached is a special place and so beautiful and well kept! FYI- the seal “show” is only a few minutes long and not a show haha it’s definitely worth watching but manage your expectations;)

This was such a fun trip with my daughter! The animals were all out mostly too. I've been going to this zoo since I was a little girl and I'm so pleased to see how many improvements they've made over the years and how they keep things interactive for kids too! With it being a free zoo it's even better. We still donated they're suggestive amount of $5 for adults and 2 for kids, which I was more than happy to give for such a fun experience. We will most certainly be back!

Wild About Birds DYK

We love this store. The owners and workers are super friendly and knowledgeable. Would strongly recommend if you are interested in feeding and attracting wild birds.

Absolutely great place!! Very knowledgeable staff and very high quality merchandise!!

This store is so much more than a place to buy bird seed.  It is a gift shop offering unique finds for a variety of people!   There are items for “man caves”, gardens, yards, Christmas trees, ......etc.  There are not many gift shops left, so we’ll keep this in mind when shopping.

This store is really nice. You can tell the merchandise is excellent quality. The thing that really sends this place over the top is the staff... Fantastic! Prices are high, but it's worth stopping.

Fun place to go if you like to feed and watch the birds.  Lots of neat feeders and outdoor gifts.

Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo

This place was awesome. A lot to do and a good place to kill some time. The staff was so friendly and our guide was super knowledgeable and did a great job ensuring we had a great experience. Definitely worth stopping by and checking out if you’re in the area!

My wife and I was driving by and saw the sign, my wife always wanted to see kangaroos and we was so happy we stopped here!
What an awesome experience meeting and learning about the animals.
The entire staff were really friendly, welcoming and informative.
We had so much fun petting the Lemur and the Kangaroos. This is a must see, little gem in Missouri 🤩🤩

What a great place. The family had a great time with the animals. The staff was great too. They talked to us about the different animals and their stories. It was very interesting.
Picked up some gifts from the gift shop. Had a great time.

So worth your stop! We stopped here two years ago traveling through this area, and made sure to stop on our way through again this year! Our family feed the kangaroos, which was such fun. Our favorite is Clifford, the old male. The three employees were so kind, and truly loved working there. The young man that gave us a tour of the other animals and of the cave, was so much fun too. We cannot wait to stop again!

This place is amazing. The kangaroos are so gentle and soft. The staff are so nice.

Battle Creek Dog Park

I attached images of the small dog park. There is nowhere to run or play ball because it is overgrown with weeds. It is so thick in there that I couldn't find my dog and I heard a strange sound from the middle of the forest. My puppy had found a bird and was eating it and I couldn't get to her because it was so thick I had to wait for her to finish the bird... It's a nice idea to have a small dog park for little dogs to not get injured and plowed over in the big park which was what was happening. But if it's not going to be cared for or have areas to walk with your dog except for the concrete strip in the middle, it's almost like a waste of space. Space that could be very valuable and helpful for people who want to exercise their dogs and may not have their own yard. Please help keep this area nice and not overgrown with thorny plants and invasive species. Whoever has the power to keep this area useful to the community. Please do that! Also, I have lost three chuckit balls and one tennis ball because it is impossible to find the ball for the dog. Once I throw it in it lands and the big brush.

Very large park. The Front entrance was stinky and very rocky grounds but once you pass that it's much nicer and very beautiful trees all around. A large area to explore. Not too far in was a pond the dogs could play in.

I absolutely love this dog park. There is a separate gated area where the dogs can enjoy some water play or you can avoid it if you want. The trail is so pretty and many different areas where you can sit and let your pup play. I have only witnessed one aggressive jack Russell type dog here which honestly the owners shouldn't be taking there but who am I to judge... my pup loves going here.

The new updates to the park entrance are great! The trails are well-maintained, and there is a lot of space for dogs to run around.

Such a fun dog park! Mostly a wooded area and there’s a pond or two. You’re dog will probably get dirty there but I think it’s worth it

Pine Grove Zoo

Great little zoo. Small & manageable for a family. Animals look healthy & well taken care of. Love the sign with the animals names and background story.  Four stars because the Bears deserve a better enclosure.

The bear encounter and the otters were a hit for my 2 year old! Great small zoo for a quick little get away! Definitely recommend!!

This was Boo Fest at the zoo. A special Halloween event. A great time for the whole family.

This zoo has been around for over a hundred years in the small town of Little Falls. It has become an amazing place with awesome exhibits, animals, and staff! A great place to visit for kids, animal lovers, or anyone looking for a neat little escape in central Minnesota!

Well maintained zoo with friendly staff and a good amount of larger animals for the size. We spent about an hour and a half there and saw everything twice. Cute gift shop with a good assortment of stuffed animals! It was fun to see the stories and names of so many of the animals and how they came to the zoo!

Wildlife Science Center

We had fun at wildlife science center and learned a lot of snot wolfs. We brought our dog with and every time they saw my dog it got their attention to look at her close 😅. But the best part was to see the tortoise walking all over the place, freely.

Very interesting place, highly recommended to visit particularly if you have kids. Wolves are the stars of the place but there are also big cats, black bears, and few other Minnesota wild animals. The guide was very well prepared and explained concepts of ethology (animal behavior) in a simple but very effectively way. Price reasonable. Very good experience.

What a wonderful hidden gem in central Minnesota, less than an hour from Minneapolis.  Knowledgeable staff and volunteers explained everything about the Center and the variety of animals that live here.  Clean, safe and well organized, worth the visit!

Soooo many wolves, as well as a few bears, bobcats, skunks, porcupines, foxes, puma, and very informative personnel who provide answers to any questions. Leashed dogs are even welcome! I highly recommend the Wildlife Science Center ❤️ and I feel that not enough people even know it exists! 😟

Great place, animals are super easy to see and get up close to and staff is knowledgeable and happy to make it an educational experience. We will be going back again!

DeGray Lake State Park Resort

Went here for the Thanksgiving buffet for $40 (includes drink and gratuity) and it was PHENOMENAL!!! They had everything you could want and more, from a massive salad bar and two tiered dessert table, to three meats, three gravies, and all the sides and fixings your heart could crave. We got there and immediately found a parking spot, went inside and there was no wait or line, got immediately seated and was able to head straight to the buffet with hardly any one around the food. The dining area had a great crowd but not chaotic and we got a lovely window seat overlooking the crystal waters and mountains with the trees changing colors. It was a beautiful Thanksgiving meal. Very low key, very delicious and zero stress involved. Afterwards it was nice to stroll the grounds outside and take in nature away from the hustle and bustle of town. I LOVE this holiday and I love cooking but this was definitely the way to go for anyone looking for a nice break at a place that takes you in like family, keeps the sweet tea full, and gorgeous views and no chaos. Only downside is no leftovers for later!!! Will definitely be back, this was truly a beautiful memory I want to experience the years to come.

camping couldn't get Internet or WiFi. That's the only thing to complain about everything else is so darn great. Staff was really great golf course was fun, what kind of grass do they have on the fairway? Went on a eagle boat watch, yes saw eagles and guide was very knowledgeable. Camping was fun and trails were well marked  Saw lots of deer, drive slowly please.

The location is very beautiful surrounded by tall pine forest bordering a well maintained lake. Food in the resort is expensive and the breakfast was over cooked dry but the service was nice. There is an outdoor playground, pool, gym, and a place to fish along with many activities to sign up for. We went on a guided group boat tour of the lake and a nighttime safari driving golf carts on the golf course! It was an awesome place for group events

Great lodge, excellent and helpful staff, and awesome view. Rooms are a bit dated, and coffee makers shouldn't be in the bathrooms. That's a pet-peeve of mine for all hotels. Otherwise great experience.

We camped out and had a great experience. The lake is beautiful and the activities are as exciting as they are varied. A crown jewel of US state parks.

Caddo Valley City Park

Really great playground/park, there was a nice area for toddlers and a huge playground for bigger kids. Tons of climbing options. Many swings as well. Also, there is a nice over the playgrounds which would come in very handy in the hot summer months. Next to it is a covered picnic area with tons of space for a get together.

Stopped for a picnic lunch on a road trip. Very nice clean tables under pavilions. Really nice playground equipment for all ages, basketball courts a well manicured field to ruin around. Oh yeah, also pretty good restrooms.

All 3 of my kids have been enjoying this park since they were little, its well kept, clean, and behind the police station.

Super clean, well maintained little park to enjoy lunch and let the kids play.

Fantastic park for the kiddos, plenty if equipment to play on and plenty of shaded areas as well!

UPDATE: they cleaned this place up even more. Updated some equipment, repainted some things. Still an amazing park, and even better now!

Shamrock Park

My daughter and I go here every week. The playground is newly(ish) updated and covered, there are plenty of covered picnic tables, and it's rarely busy. The bathrooms are a positive in that they were recently built, but a negative in that I do wish they were unlocked more often. After parties, there tends to be trash and other items that are left around for several days and the trash bins aren't emptied often.

It still remains our favorite local place to play, as Mills Park is bigger and cleaner, but is more of a drive and gets very crowded.

This park though not big has everything a small community needs a pavilion, two kids playgrounds one for small the other for bigger kids. They have a walking trail. A nice stream passing through. Would be nice if there were more places to sit and watch the water.  Playground is fenced keeping little children from wandering toward the street.

It is a beautiful place to take the kids out on a good day. They can run around and play all in an area that is easy to keep an eye on them.

It's not that the park itself is bad. It's the people walking on the track that won't move over alittle for your kids on their bikes or at the very least stay to one side instead of walking right in the middle so no one can pass them. Or the random people that come straight toward you from who knows where on their four wheelers because they think its funny i guess? Or random people coming out of the nearby woods talking to themselves? Great park for our community...if only we could change some of the residents!

My 2 son had blast fun in playground.. look clean and safe to play. Will go there again.

Safari North Wildlife Park

Safari North Wildlife Park was a wonderful surprise on our family’s 4th of July weekend holiday vacation. Excellent walkable path along all the animal exhibits which were well spaced out, so as not to feel too crowded with all the other visitors. Many types and varieties of animals to view for both kids & adults. The giraffes are extremely friendly when feeding them carrots, but just be careful that you don’t lose your wedding ring as their tongues are extremely powerful! Ha ha! I would say that the main bathroom in the visitor center could use some more attention for cleaning, but otherwise a great experience for our family. Thumbs up and would recommend if in the area!

What a great variety of animals, well maintained, and a great experience for my four kids.  They were entertained the entire time.  It was amazing!  I was so happy to finally get to come and enjoy the opportunity!  The only bummer was not being able to see the lion without going on the train.  Otherwise everything was great!  Also, loved that feeding the giraffes wasn’t just one leaf, but a little cup of multiple carrot pieces.  Great idea!

What an unexpected gem. The diversity of animals blew me away. I think the concept of a zoo is kinda gross but I love looking at animals and these dudes didn't look to be treated any differently than their counterparts in a big zoo. The Snack Shack was predictably over-priced, but not shamefully so. We had a soft pretzel (adequate), a pulled pork sandwich (dry but tasty) and French fries (way good!).

Never thought small town got that huge zoo. Many different animals all around the world from wild cats to camels and crocs. You can get a camel ride even. Wild animals paradise. Highly recommend. I am impressed with what they got there.

There is a train tour that I definitely recommend it. Like 20 minutes, you are seeing wild animals without cage and cute ostrich is following you and it seems really interesting and so fun.

First time visiting Safari North Wildlife- we have so  much fun feeding the giraffe, hanging out with the birds and riding the train. We spent 3 hours here- definitely recommend and bring the kids!!

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