Park Information

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there an admission charge to Como Town?
No, there is no admission charge for Como Town and we invite all visitors to enjoy the free entertainment and activities at Como Town daily during the summer. See next question for ride prices.

How much do the rides cost?
Como Town rides and attractions require between 4 and 18 points. Individual points may be purchased for 22¢ each and special rates are available for multiple points and unlimited ride wristbands. For a complete list of prices please click here.

Does Como Town offer discounted prices for large groups?
Yes, for more information about group sales and discounted pricing please contact us at groupsales@comotown.com or call 651-487-2121

Is there an ATM machine in Como Town?
Yes, ATM machines in Como Town are located adjacent to the Fire Brigade ride at the north end of Como Town and at the Midway entrance by the ticket booth.

Where can I find a list of upcoming events at Como Town?
Como Town offers a variety of free entertainment and events. For a listing of upcoming events at Como Town please click here.

Does Como Town take credit cards?
You may use a Mastercard or Visa to purchase ride tickets and merchandise in the Como Town General Store. The food stations in Como Town and Como Zoo (with the exception of the Zoboto Café and Zooper Foods in the Visitor Center) do not take credit cards.

When is the least crowded time to visit Como Town?
To avoid the crowds, consider a trip to Como Town on a weekday afternoon. While the Zoo closes at 6:00 p.m. Como Town stays open until 7:00 p.m. Sunday-Thurs and 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday. The early evening hours are a wonderful, relaxed time to enjoy Como Town.

Are strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?
A limited number of strollers and non-motorized wheelchairs may be rented at the Garden Safari Gift Store located in Como Park’s Visitor Center adjacent to the Palm Lot and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.

What happens if it rains when I visit the park?
Many rides and attractions stay open despite rainy conditions and closed rides are re-opened as soon as is safely possible. All Como Town tickets may be used until the end of the season. Como Town does not offer refunds on ride tickets.

How old do I have to be to get a job in Como Town?
Como Town ride operators must be at least 18 years of age. Some positions at Como Town require a minimum age of 14. For more information about employment opportunities please click here.

Park Policies
Como Town is committed to creating and maintaining the safety and security of our guests, staff and visitors. Our guiding principle in the establishment of policies and procedures is “The Safe Way is the Right Way.” In support of this commitment we will work to ensure that:

• All guests and visitors of the park are provided with a clean, well-maintained facility.
• All rides and attractions receive daily safety checks before opening to the public.
• Ride operators undergo a comprehensive ride certification program designed to ensure specific knowledge and training for each attraction in the park.
• The company establishes and maintains all preventative maintenance procedures suggested by the ride manufacturers.

To ensure the effectiveness of the goals listed above the company will infuse all printed training materials, employee guidelines and operating procedures with a commitment to safety as our top priority.

Height, Weight and Age Policies
Most rides in Como Town have specific height, age or weight restrictions that are determined by the ride manufacturer and will be strictly enforced. This is done to ensure that the safety harnesses and restraints can properly serve their function. The safety restraint systems on each ride has been designed to accommodate a person of average height and weight. As a result of ride restrictions not all guests will be able to meet safety standards and be permitted to ride. In some cases the ride manufacturer has determined that riders who fail to meet the height requirement can ride accompanied by their parent or another responsible person.

Other Limitations
In addition to height, weight and age requirements, the rides at Como Town have a number of other physical requirements for guests wishing to ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride Como Town rides:

• Those who are pregnant
• Those with heart conditions
• Those with serious back problems
• Those subject to motion sickness
• Those with other health problems that may make them more vulnerable to injury
• Those who are unable to maintain upright control of their upper torso, neck and head.
• Those under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Safety and Security
We reserve the right to inspect all persons and articles that enter Como Town. Any guest who is behaving in a disruptive manner, displaying inappropriate behavior, endangering the safety of others or themselves or is exhibiting signs of intoxication or being under the influence of drugs will be asked to leave the park.

Como Town is a family destination, and in the interest of safety, radios, CD players, roller blades, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, etc are not permitted in Como Town at any time.

Smoking
Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere on the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory campus.

Alcoholic Beverages
Como Town is part of Como Park which is owned and operated by the City of St. Paul. The possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited in City parks, except by permit. The possession and consumption of non-intoxicating malt liquor (containing not more than 3.2% alcohol by weight) is permitted from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. within the designated picnic areas in Como Park (across the street from Como Town) by City-issued permit only. No glass beverage containers are allowed.

Pets
Pets, with the exception of service dogs, are not permitted in Como Town or Como Zoo.