Its attractions include the zoo, the conservatory, an amusement park, a carousel, Lake Como, a golf course, a pool and more.

[3] In 1873 the City of Saint Paul acquired 300 acres (120 ha) of land around Como Lake that would become a public park.

The Art Deco Zoological Building was designed in 1936 by Charles Bassford[14] as part of the federally funded Works Progress Administration.

The two twin Polar bear brothers (Buzz and Neil) returned from their temporary stay in Canada.

Visitors were ushered to safety as zoo staff shot Casey with a tranquilizer and returned him to his enclosure.