The Visitor Center at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Imagine your once-in-a-lifetime wedding ceremony in a breathtaking garden and your reception overlooking a magical tropical encounter.

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The Spectacular beauty and elegance of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory combined with the dramatic setting of Como Park's Visitor Center will allow you to host both your ceremony and reception in Como Park.

The Visitor Center gives you the chance to host an entire on-site event, from the walk down the aisle to the last dance. This beautiful venue has provisions for both indoor and outdoor celebrations. The natural beauty and pristine ambience of this locale provides an ideal setting for one of the most important occasions in your life.

  • Indoor and outdoor receptions for 250 guests
  • Enclosed walkway from the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
  • Stunning Porch and Outdoor terrace
  • Impeccable service and cuisine provided by Lancer Catering

Porch
Overlooking the well-manicured lawns of Como Park, the Porch features beautiful vistas no matter what the season. Gracious and beautiful appointments make this room a favorite for larger gatherings while still preserving an intimate atmosphere. Just outside the floor to ceiling windows, a pristine water lily pond enhances the front of the facility.

Porch Capacities
Reception 500
Seated Meal 250
Buffet Meal 225

Bullard Rainforest Auditorium & Terrace
From the second floor of the Visitor Center, the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium has spectacular views of the Bird Yard exhibit and surrounding zoo. Step outside onto our beautiful terrace where vistas of Como Park and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory open up before your eyes. Spring and summer offer a view of sweeping flower gardens and majestic trees. Fall brings its own wonders of bright colors and opening vistas. 

Bullard Rainforest Auditorium Capacities
Reception 300
Seated Meal 225
Buffet Meal 168

Zöbota Café
Zöbota Café is the perfect setting for a variety of occasions. At your fingertips is Como Zoo's lovely Bird Yard exhibit, which is the summer home to many exotic species of birds from around the world.

Zöbota Café Capacities
Reception 150
Seated Meal 100
Buffet Meal 80

South Patio
Located just outside the Visitor Center, this space offers an expansive view and is perfect for larger outdoor events and weddings

South Patio Capacities
Reception 400
Seated Meal 350
Buffet Meal 300

Contact our sales staff
To inquire further about hosting your wedding celebration at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, please contact our sales office:

Stacy Rundquist
Danna Sorenson
(651) 487-8282
comozoosales@lancercatering.com

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* Wedding photo courtesy of Ellis Photography

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