The famous Cafesjian’s Carousel at Como Zoo is open all summer long, and offers free rides from 11:00am – 4:00pm on select dates in the summer.
You can ride FREE on the last Tuesday of each month all summer long in 2023!
And Como Zoo doesn’t require reservations anymore. Yay!
Free Ride Dates for 2023
Tuesday, May 30th
11:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday, June 27th
11:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday, July 25th
11:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday, August 29th
11:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday, September 26th
11:00am – 4:00pm
Otherwise, on all other days, rides are $3 each.
Note – the carousel does not operate when the temperature is below 45 or above 95 degrees (guess those horses get hot – ha!). So check in advance if it’s operating.
And the carousel is accessible and can accommodate one wheelchair per ride.
Cafesjian’s Carousel is located in St. Paul’s Como Park, just south of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and the Visitor Center.
Stay at Como Zoo for the day!
Como Zoo is free EVERY day. They do accept donations though.
So if you’re headed to the carousel you might as well stay and see the animals!