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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
4.7 ★★★★★ 19,426 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in St Paul, Minnesota
Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions.
Plan your tour
- Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 651-487-8201
- Website comozooconservatory.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–6 pm |
The setting
“Enjoyed the conservatory, bonsai room, and Japanese garden.”
“Enjoyed the conservatory, bonsai room, and Japanese garden.”
Amenities couples mention
“And a number of attractions like a small amusement park, classic carousel, and the really spectacular Conservatory.”
“Enjoyed the conservatory, bonsai room, and Japanese garden.”
“End of March so most of the animals were still inside and no Waters in The Ponds or Greenery outside.”
What couples say again and again
Getting married at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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