Como Park western lowland gorilla euthanized

Como Park western lowland gorilla euthanized

A western lowland gorilla named Nyati that was born at Como Zoo was euthanized after a medical assessment determined a degenerative decline in its quality of life.

Animal love stories at Como Zoo and Conservatory

Animal love stories at Como Zoo and Conservatory

Como Zoo is full of love this Valentine's Day. Allison Jungheim, Senior Keeper at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, introduces us to some of the couples who call the zoo home. 

Animal love stories from the Como Zoo
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Animal love stories from the Como Zoo

Polar bears, penguins and orangutans at the Como Zoo all have their own love stories. FOX 9's Hannah Flood shares the story behind these animal romances.

Como Zoo polar bears celebrate monumental birthdays
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Como Zoo polar bears celebrate monumental birthdays

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is home to the oldest male polar bear in North America. In fact, Neil is celebrating his 29th birthday Dec. 9. It’s a two-fer because his companion Nan is also another year older turning 30. She’s now in a three-way tie for oldest female polar bear in North America. The celebration included cupcakes on top of decorated barrels. Their roommate Kulu also got to enjoy the party and had the most fun. At just 5- years old, he continued to play with the barrels long after the cupcakes were gone. The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Como Zoo has 50 million reasons to celebrate
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Como Zoo has 50 million reasons to celebrate

Nearly 2 million people visit the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory every year. It is one of the last free metro zoos in the United States, and part of the reason it can be kept accessible to all is the fundraising efforts of Como Friends. They’re celebrating raising $50 million over the last 24 years by opening a new exhibit that shows all the improvements that have been made. The exhibit can be found outside of the entrance to the Fern Room.

Como Conservatory holiday flower show
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Como Conservatory holiday flower show

FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K visits the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul. The conservatory is set up for its holiday flower show, which runs through Jan. 7.

Como Zoo’s oldest African penguin, Cupid, dies at 32

Como Zoo’s oldest African penguin, Cupid, dies at 32

Cupid had been suffering from an illness, and zoo staff said despite care from the veterinary team, "his quality of life continued to severely decline." They decided to humanely euthanize him on Friday morning.