I've been to this zoo twice; once about 6 years ago, then about 3 years ago, after there were some renovations were made to it. Both times were some of the most depressing experiences I've ever had. The exhibits look like those 60's or 70's style zoos, with the giraffes in their area eating hay that were placed in tall metal ""trees"" that have a nest-like structure on top of them. The baby giraffe was in a pen inside a building that had to be less than 20' by 20'. The primate house had very small areas, esp. for the gorillas, who seemed depressed. What struck me was how the biggest gorilla sat with his back against the viewing glass, as if to avoid having to look at the gawking children tapping on the glass, just behind him. Outside, on a *very* warm summer day, the polar bear was swimming in his very tiny pool, (it couldn't have been more than 10' by 10') trying to keep cool; I don't think his natural habitat has too many 85 degree days. But I think the saddest thing I saw were the bison lazing around. A lot of them had open sores on their legs and bloody hooves; seeing that finally messed me up and I had to leave. The zoo was asking for donations to renovate the seal area (which I'm sure also needs improvement), but I couldn't bring myself to donate to a place that maybe shouldn't exist. I hope that the Como Zoo closes and the animals get sent to bigger, more modern zoos, and the Como Zoo should just stay an amusement park and conservatory, which is great.
Cons: 70's style exhibits; Animals don't look healthy
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