Touring my HOMETOWN ZOO! (Como Park Zoo, St. Paul, Minnesota)

[@BennPfeifer]

I remember going here quite a few times during the summer when me and my summer school program would come here for a field trip. We would usually just tour around most of the place and have a lot of fun. Such good times

[@koc4787]

Como is the best. I too started going in a stroller. It has changed so much over the years. I love it!

[@DavKaufmansAdventures]

I agree!

[@carschmn]

My grandma used to love taking us there. She especially loved the sea lions. I still go every couple of years and live just south of it. I respect how Como shows some of their old enclosures and how they’re trying to do better now. That old building was either a WPA or CCC project.

[@BrianGundy]

Thanks for the tour Dav.

[@DavKaufmansAdventures]

Glad to have you along!

[@racerx29b]

Glad Como made it on here. Maybe wait to hit the Minnesota zoo for the channel until they finish the monorail to walking path conversion.

[@JacobDean88]

A Lemur there once followed me around their cage and was pointing and screaming at my cigarette with his arms stretched out of the cage...lol He wanted it. It was so funny. People were laughing so hard. That was mid 2000s. Thanks for this video! It really brings me back. A lot has changed there but some is the exactly the same...I live out in WA now. That was when the Lemurs were in a circle gage thing outside.

[@judybreyer2538]

One of the few FREE zoo's in the world. 😊

[@vegasstoker9647]

We went to the Como Zoo this past July. Absolutely loved his place. Not a big zoo but every step was beautifully designed with lots of animals. The Apes to the Polar Bears to the Seal show. At was amazing. Also rode the coaster at Como town.

[@2kmo]

I searched up Como zoo because I’m going to the zoo on May 30 for my field trip for school. I hope it’s fun.

[@vegasstoker9647]

We went there in July. Absolutely loved the Como Zoo. Tons of animals to see. Great Sea Lion show. Gorrillas were awesome. So much fun. Maybe my favorite zoo.

[@vegasstoker9647]

We visited last July. Absolutely loved his Zoo. Loved the layout. Saw animals at every enclosure and wasn't wore out. No long hikes.

[@Cyanpatagonus]

Had no idea you grew up in St Paul! Small world 😄

[@_reven_gacha_6653]

I loved and miss the old seal exhibit

[@mike_MSP]

We’ve got some gorillas from the old Mold o Rama! Como is a fun place to go!

[@katherinee.1213]

Awesome zoo! Your tour narration was great. I love AZA zoos, I haven’t been to many but I hope to see this one someday. I think it’s really cool that they have the old cages on display to show guests how far they’ve come, really interesting way to integrate history with the present.

[@lizzthered]

Oh man.... I remember walking to that zoo from my high school after class, with my film camera, and developing the film and prints myself! I don't think high schools even offer photo lab anymore. I need to revisit Como Zoo now ☺ No more Sparky show I take it?

[@mammamia8882]

A nice start up before actually going to the Como Zoo, thank you for the video and history tour.

[@SweetGuineaPigs-yr9gm]

My mom brings me 1 time a year, and i love it every time

[@peanutmcnerdly5591]

The Okinawa Zoo still keeps many of its animals in small cages. Only ever went once, but I was pretty horrified. You’d never suspect it, the opening is a lovely pond walkway, but then you come to concrete cages. Not every animals was in one-if I recall the goats and the elephants had slightly larger enclosures-but nothing was up to the standards of AZA accreditation you’d find in the states.

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

Actually i recall the como zoo being like this back in the 80s when i was there as a kid. The gorilla looked like he was in jail

[@mr.j6567]

Como zoo, is my favorite. Love it.

[@DavKaufmansAdventures]

Mine too!

[@elliotperez5071]

Like you Dāv my home town zoo is my favorite can't wait to you come see the baby komodo dragons... yep the Bronx zoo Woo-hoo.. and who doesn't love popcorn

[@sherrybrzeczka7966]

Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@DavKaufmansAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Susan-r1s]

I grew up here also. The conservatory never changes.

[@surfpanther]

Hey Dave if you're ever in west Michigan And you're in Grand Rapids, definitely check out John ball zoo. It's the Zoo I grew up going to and at one point had the komodo dragon that was given to Ronald Reagan as a gift, however it has since passed. They have some pretty amazing exhibits. I think it would make a great video and you would absolutely love it! They also always have live exotic animal demonstrations that are interactive. You randomly see Zoo attendance walking African porcupines or walking around with a sloth. They also have a Monkey Island that is still there LOL

[@mermaid_at_heart213]

Years ago when I was visiting St. Paul, I frequented Como Zoo. I also went to the larger zoo once and they had a baby Komodo dragon. It was pretty cute, for a Komodo dragon, that is. 🦎

[@LanceKirkman]

Changes?! I don't know if I can take changes! Whatever will I do?! Thanks for the tour bro, excellent #RattleOn #FishthePlanet

[@DavKaufmansAdventures]

You now know the big secret :)

[@LanceKirkman]

@@DavKaufmansAdventures so epic!!!

[@annikathewitch3950]

Is it just me or is it trippy as all hell seeing a youtube video of someplace as familiar to me as como park show up in a youtube video?

[@surferdude-ll2qu]

it's actually exciting that they're adding more animals to the already great animals they have now. 👍🏻

[@reptilesrodents]

My kid zoo was Toleto zoo. And it wasn't really the close zoo I'm in Michigan it was just the one we did.

[@DavKaufmansAdventures]

I've always wanted to go to that one

[@mermaid_at_heart213]

I was in Minnesota in 1995 and went to Como Zoo several times in the 2 and a half months I visited. My ex and I loved it. The big zoo was great, but Como was special. The dominant male gorilla used to escape just to steal cotton candy and then return to his enclosure. They used to have foot prints painted on the path that he took to and from the cotton candy cart that you could follow to see his "great escape" and "grand theft" lol It's been a long time and his name escapes me, but he sure was a gorgeous silverback. We were in love with the wolves there and spent many hours with them. One day I'd love to visit Como Zoo again. 💜🦍

[@lizdyson3627]

Looks Like I both had a great day out. Sloths and polar bears are my favourites.

[@rawritsataco]

I love stopping by Como Zoo every time I come up to the cities. Just a reminder, the Como Zoo is part of the National Association of Zoos and Aquariums- so not only is it a great place to visit, you get additional benefits if you're a member of a different accredited zoo here in the US.

[@steveklick]

I didn't know you were from St. Paul. Yes the como zoo is amazing and I remember going there as a baby or very small infant. Some of my earliest memories. Como zoo has made a lot of massive improvements and walking around the outside park is a blast from the past. I once brought my dog into Como zoo and it was the craziest and best zoo experience in my life. The zoo animals completely change and are absolutely captivated by dogs. Yes I've heard of the Gorillas escaping. When I brought my dog one of the gorillas actually ran up the net and pushed his back into it as far as he could and he stared back at us. I actually lifted my dog up and I was constantly followed by zoo staff and they told me not to do that but when stuff like that happened everyone gathered around for pictures and it was eventually too much attention that I couldn't stand so I just left. People were following me around everywhere. The tigers and other cats went nuts and the giraffes came over and stuck their heads all the way down so we could pet them and the ostriches and zebras were dancing and playing. It was literally nuts for everything and all the staff was completely on edge wondering if anything was going to happen.

[@stevenpeplau8892]

I love this Zoo! Prefer this over Minnesota Zoo

[@koc4787]

Me too!

[@DavKaufmansAdventures]

Me too!

[@lisathompson1451]

Rattle on Dāv

[@DavKaufmansAdventures]

Rattle On!

[@heathervenom251]

Amazing zoo! Gotta come here sometime!

[@janina9107]

If you ever visit germany, you should take a tour of the Hamburg zoo and aquarium! They have amazing reptile setups there

[@billythekid6509]

Mine growing up was the Detroit Zoo. When I was going as a kid they had elephants, Rhinos just about everything. Of course always my favorite was the reptile building. But honestly now that I look back they really didn't have anything that great for the reptiles. People have more in there own homes then alot of zoos now.

[@AllanHunter-c2l]

It has been 60 years since i was there on a school tour. May I asked what the Minnesota zoo is like? Is that any better or worse

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

Giraffes and Zebras look so small on camera. They are so huge in person. I mean especially giraffes but even zebras are bigger than I expected them to be.

[@samswords9993]

The saki monkey's tail is used by some Amazonian tribes for a head band. (In Peru we call that monkey huapo negro and the uakari is huapo rojo).

[@billythekid6509]

Yeah there's a wildlife sanctuary or rescue whatever in Okeechobee Florida where this lady keeps big cats from African Serval to mountain lions or cougars. Also has some other mammal species and some rock iguanas. But they are in cement floors and surrounded by what looks like what tractor supply sells as one of there large dog kennels or chicken coupes. So about a 6ft to maybe 8ft metal fencing square. I won't say who but I know some people who has volunteered for her and sadly they left after the one day just couldn't go back. Now this was about 3 years ago. Haven't been back there since not sure what it's like now I hope they got some major upgrades but I do not know. They charge ten dollars for donations if u want to walk through the kennel area. 😥

[@jessicagutowski1271]

Detroit is technically my “home” zoo. I’ve also been to Toledo, but it’s been a long time. Hoping to get Toledo and the John Ball Zoo this year.

[@billythekid6509]

Yeah when I was younger they had a massive Silverback gorilla at the Detroit zoo that was like over 500lbs was supposedly at that time was the second largest male Silverback in North America. I remember him coming up to the safety glass part of the enclosure he was absolutely massive he stood 6ft 5 tall. Ive always wondered if he's still there or even alive. I hope so

[@loriwolff9431]

I was there the day a gorilla escaped @ Como zoo. Wasn't near that area then though ........😯

[@t.a.ackerman4098]

Dav forgot to mention that the zoo has free admission although they do request donations.

[@thecatsmeow9972]

Cool

[@fabs34]

How much are the tickets?

[@allang4182]

There is a video on here about the gorilla that momentarily escaped. It was in 1994 x

[@BK-2013kb]

Have you toured Snake Discovery's zoo? Sorry new here. Love your videos ☺️

[@DavKaufmansAdventures]

Yea, on my other channel Reptile Adventures

[@BrianJuntunen]

I was here as a child, I don't remember the age. I was less than nine. I was challenged by another student to go into the prairie dog enclosure, so I did and my teacher panicked.

[@anthonyladoucer8641]

i love the zoo im going the zoo with my friends im animal and dinosaur lover expert im bring jurassic franchise come to life

[@dreamercraftcorner]

nice but it does not even compare with the san diego zoo

[@DavKaufmansAdventures]

It does because this one is free :)

[@sarahbeaulieu999]

San Diego zoo is amazing I have been there but Como is amazing too. It's just a smaller zoo but still awesome and the Conservatory is an added bonus with some pretty cool rare plants too. You can't really compare the two having been to both I enjoyed both for what they are

[@queencobra2787]

Big cat rescue in Tampa sucks. Those animals need a better home

[@hypergalacticnoodles]

visit any zoo in Romania and you will want to free every animal. It's sad and depressing.

[@MrZippoman777]

Como zoo is free !!!!!!!!!!!