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Billy Brennan, Director of Public Relations & Government Affairs
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(314) 646-4633
Christy Childs, Public Relations Manager
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(314) 646-4639
Erin Heffernan, Public Relations Specialist
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(314) 646-4945
Megan Pellock, Public Relations Coordinator
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(314) 646-4703
September 26, 2024
Collaboration of Zoos and Aquariums Launch First National Database of Animal Diagnostic Images to Advance Veterinary Medicine in Zoological Institutions
The “Zoo and Aquarium Radiology Database” Aims to Break Boundaries of Understanding the Unique Anatomy of Species from Rhinos to DolphinsSeptember 26, 2024
Zoo conservation collaboration dedicated to ‘extinct in the wild’ snail celebrates historic moment
Conservationists discovered the first Partula tohiveana snail born in the wild since the species was declared Extinct in the Wild.September 05, 2024
Zoo Views: The Plight of a Tortoise: Why Care?
The radiated tortoise is one of the most frequently trafficked wildlife animals on Earth putting the species at risk of extinction.September 04, 2024
Zootoberfest
Enjoy a daytime, family-friendly Oktoberfest at the Zoo!September 04, 2024
Zootoberfest+
The Saint Louis Zoo Young Professionals hosts a 21-and-older fall night at the Zoo. Don your lederhosen and sample beers from around the world while enjoying traditional German music from local Übercool Band, followed by DJ Stazzi.August 27, 2024
Tisone named Saint Louis Zoo Chief Financial Officer
Kathy Tisone comes to the Zoo with more than 25 years of experience leading financial stewardship in nonprofits.August 23, 2024
Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute launches Program for Conservation in Misiones, Argentina
A new program will support Dr. Karen DeMatteo's critical work protecting carnivore habitats in ArgentinaAugust 14, 2024
Jammin' at the Zoo
The 21-and-older event of the summer at Saint Louis Zoo will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. Guests can enjoy an evening with live entertainment and wine and beer tastings, featuring more than 20 tasting stations with dozens of wines and beers from local, St. Louis breweries.July 29, 2024
How the Zoo stays cool
Saint Louis Zoo animals use many of the same methods as humans to keep cool in the summer heat.July 08, 2024
Saint Louis Zoo celebrates successful first American red wolf breeding season at Wildlife Reserve in Franklin County
Pups born at the Saint Louis Zoo Sears Lehmann, Jr. Wildlife Reserve are members of the most endangered species of wolf in the world.June 14, 2024
Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park Projected to Generate Over $660 Million in Regional Economic Impact Within 10 Years
New fly-through rendering video and an economic impact report releasedMay 22, 2024
Urban Chestnut Releases New Seasonal STL Zoo Bier Lemur Light Lager
STL Zoo Bier raises funds and awareness for the Saint Louis Zoo’s conservation work and animal-care effortsMay 13, 2024
Summer Zoo Weekends and HullabaZoo
The Saint Louis Zoo announces extended hours and family-friendly HullabaZoo (select Thursdays) for summer 2024.May 03, 2024
First-ever birth at WildCare Park
A female Grevy’s zebra foal was born on April 16 at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare ParkApril 24, 2024
Wildlife Tracking in St. Louis
Dr. Stella Uiterwaal, a post-doctoral researcher with Forest Park Living, discusses her interest in wildlife as a child, her work with Forest Park Living Lab and the steps it takes to track wildlife in Forest Park and around St. Louis.March 18, 2024
Saint Louis Zoo celebrates viper births
Curator of Herpetology and Aquatics Justin Elden explains why 2023 was one of the most productive breeding seasons for the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium.March 15, 2024
Sea Lion "Spring Training" 2024
Sea lion “Spring Training” shows start March 16.March 04, 2024
Lessons from lemurs: Saint Louis Zoo grant allows keeper to work in Madagascar
Primate Keeper Emma Ahern always dreamed of observing lemurs in the only place in the world where they live in the wild: Madagascar.February 23, 2024