Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Dr Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103 (651) 487-8201 Como Park Website >
Parks & Zoos
Often topping the list with its twin city for best parks in the nation, you're never far from Minnesota's beautiful and natural landscapes in Saint Paul.
With an extensive variety of Mississippi riverside trails and lake view parks, it's no surprise Saint Paul's park system lands atop national lists. Dip your toes in the Mississippi at Raspberry Island Regional Park, take a jog around Como Lake, enjoy live summertime music in Mears Park and walk through a tree-lit wonderland in Rice Park during the winter months.
Kids and animal lovers of all ages won't want to miss the Como Zoo Park and Conservatory—the oldest free zoo in the country attracts 1.9 million visitors annually with its numerous animal exhibits and gorgeous conservatory.
Rice Park
109 4th St. W. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (651) 632-5111 Downtown Website >
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Blvd Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 (952) 431-9200 Twin Cities Metro Area Website >
Changsha China Friendship Garden
1600 Phalen Dr Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 (763) 913-4438 East Side Website >
Lower Landing Park (Lambert’s Landing)
514 Shepard Rd Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Lowertown Website >
Como Park Zoo
Como Zoo was the first zoo established in Minnesota. Founded in 1897, the zoo is located within Como Park, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.