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Minnesota Zoo
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Zoos
13000 Zoo Blvd
Saint Paul,
Minnesota 55124
(952) 431-9500
Minnesota Zoo is one of the best places entire family can enjoy and never get tired of it. I...
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Minnesota Zoo is one of the best places entire family can enjoy and never get tired of it. I especially enjoy indoor exhibits. There is even an exhibit of nocturnal animals, so one can see them while they are active – Minnesota Zoo is the only place I’ve seen it so far. Definitely go - and come back again and again, one day is not enough to see everything.
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Como Park
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
1432 Lexington Pkwy N
Saint Paul,
Minnesota 55103
(651) 488-9679
Como park is a wonderful resource for people in the twin cities. It is a beautiful park itself,...
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Como park is a wonderful resource for people in the twin cities. It is a beautiful park itself, and also has a nice little zoo and a gorgeous conservatory.
I was just there this weekend and it has plenty to keep both kids and adults busy. It gets pretty crowded on the summer weekends, and parking is difficult, but it is well worth the effort!
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have u ever been to a free zoo? well , this is it. This is a free zoo that lives in with gorilla,...
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have u ever been to a free zoo? well , this is it. This is a free zoo that lives in with gorilla, lion, tiger , giraffe and alot of of zoo animals. U will be amazed with this zoo. I am so proud of this place as a minnesotans.
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Minnesota Zoo
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
13000 Zoo Blvd
Saint Paul,
Minnesota 55124
(952) 431-9213
The Minnesota Zoo is an all-day event with all they have to see, both inside and out.
When you...
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The Minnesota Zoo is an all-day event with all they have to see, both inside and out.
When you pay your admission/parking, you will receive a daily schedule and zoo map. We always take a quick look over, so we can decided what we want to see and when. Some attractions are at opposite ends of the zoo, so you want to manage your time a little.
We seen the bird show for the first time on our last visit and I can't say enough about the fun we had. I don't want to ruin it for anyone, but I will say that birds do fly free in the auditorioum - right over your head!
The outside animals are grouped by region - they had a few newcomers this year, so that was fun to see.
The dolphin show is also always a hit - they have a new baby as well.
Great food options, they have the imax and the main gift shop is pretty fun to browse through.
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Como Zoo
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Saint Paul,
Minnesota 55103
(651) 487-8201
Como Zoo is home to various exotic animals and wildlife including giraffes, polar bears, zebras,...
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Como Zoo is home to various exotic animals and wildlife including giraffes, polar bears, zebras, tigers, seals, timber wolves and gorillas (just to name a few). The living conditions are very decent. The famous "Sparky the Sea Lion Show" is still a crowd-pleaser. Concession stands are located throughout the grounds. There is a visitor center that includes a gift shop, restrooms, pay phones, first aid, etc. Large crowds and difficulty finding a place to park are the only setbacks. Admission is absolutely free. Although the zoo has changed quite a bit since I was a child, it continues to be a local favorite. People of all ages will enjoy it!
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St. Paul Central Library
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
90 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul,
Minnesota 55102
(651) 266-7000
This is a real treasure for St. Paul. The newly remodeled building is so beautiful and the...
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This is a real treasure for St. Paul. The newly remodeled building is so beautiful and the collection is huge. Stroll around the building in admiration for an hour or so before getting down to books. The ceilings are amazing! The carved stone is overwhelming. They also have almost any magazine you could want and tons of books, CDs, DVDs, Video Tapes, and microfiche etc. They have a great St. Paul room with local documents which is only open certain hours, so check ahead. The only hard thing is parking. You'll probably end up at a ramp for long visits, or try the street for 1 hour blocks.
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It is no surprise that the SAP library has the highest circulation of any of the branch libraries....
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It is no surprise that the SAP library has the highest circulation of any of the branch libraries. It is one of the Carnegie endowed libraries, and is a beautiful building. It has recently been renovated and had a huge new children's area added on. It has a good sized collection of everything you would expect and a great staff. It's fun to browse in such a great space. Also they have a big book sale each summer where you can buy discards and donated overstock. I always get a bag or two. After checking out a book, grab a pastry from the Scandinavian bakery across the street and read on the peaceful lawn out front.
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Formerly known as the Como Park Conservatory, the newly revamped Marjorie McNeely Conservatory...
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Formerly known as the Como Park Conservatory, the newly revamped Marjorie McNeely Conservatory does a wonderful job of preserving and displaying exotic plant life. The atmosphere is very elegant, yet warm (literally) and inviting. Throughout the North and Sunken Gardens and the Palm Dome, various collections of palms, orchids, ferns, bonsais and much more are on display. Flower shows are hosted every season. There is a visitor center, as well as a gift shop. The conservatory is stroller and wheelchair accessible. Admission is only $1 for adults ($0.50 for seniors and kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and under). This is a gorgeous facility and a place the whole family can enjoy.
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We have loved this zoo for years! Admission to the Como Zoo in St Paul, MN is free (they ask for...
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We have loved this zoo for years! Admission to the Como Zoo in St Paul, MN is free (they ask for donations - but they are not required). For being a free zoo - it is great! They have giraffes, zebras, tigers, lions, fish, seals, flamingos, polar bears and more!
They also have a small park called "Como Town" with some rides mostly for kids - such as a frog hopper, mini roller coaster, etc.
They also have a conservatory that is very well maintained. They have plants from all over the world. It is nice to visit on a cold day and gets pretty hot during the summer.
The downside - being a free zoo - it is VERY busy on the weekends! Parking is hard to come by - so come prepared to park on a city street and do some walking.
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Indian Mounds Park
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
1299 Burns Ave
Saint Paul,
Minnesota 55106
(651) 266-6400
I have to admit, I live in the Mounds Park neighborhood, so I am a little biased. I think this is...
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I have to admit, I live in the Mounds Park neighborhood, so I am a little biased. I think this is probably the second best park in St. Paul after Como. It doesn't have a lake, but it has great walking paths, native flower plantings, tennis courts, a pavilion, picnic grounds with tables and fire rings, and much more. It has a much more wild feeling than Como or Phalen and has the best views of downtown from the overlook. It is a must for that alone. I'll let others talk about the mountain bike trails, fireworks viewing and whatever they might like best about it. The only danger is the 200 foot cliff at the edge of the bluff. Stay back!
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