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).
| Como Zoo | |
|---|---|
1936 Como Zoo Zoological Building | |
| 44°58′56″N 93°9′14″W | |
| Date opened | 1897 |
| Location | Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Land area | 17 acres (6.9 ha) |
| No. of animals | 1,700 |
| No. of species | 66 |
| Annual visitors | 1.9 million |
| Memberships | AZA |
| Public transit access | Metro Transit |
| Website | comozooconservatory |
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