Como Friends donation to Como Zoo
Summary
The council accepted $2.9 million in state funding to support arts and cultural heritage programming at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Brings $2,926,000 in state grant funding into the parks Grant Fund.
Visitors to Como Park Zoo and Conservatory and residents who enjoy its cultural programming.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council — September 23, 2026
The council accepted $2.9 million in state funding to support arts and cultural heritage programming at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
City Council — September 9, 2026
A $160,000 private donation boosts the zoo and conservatory without costing taxpayers.
City Council — June 10, 2026
Como Friends gave the city $500,000 to support the Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory — free amenities many Saint Paul families rely on.
City Council — March 25, 2026
Parks and financial-empowerment programs each got a funding boost — $500,000 from Como Friends and $490,000 from the Mott Foundation.
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