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August 27, 2025
Our AnimalsTwo Amur leopard cubs born
The births are an important addition to the population of this critically endangered species.
August 18, 2025
AnnouncementsEndangered spider monkeys recovering from illegal wildlife trade at Saint Louis Zoo
Four Mexican spider monkeys seized from smugglers at the southern border are making a home at Primate Canopy Trails.
August 06, 2025
ConservationSaint Louis Zoo hosts Indo-Myanmar Conservation's Asian Turtle Program
The Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute hosts conservation partners from Vietnam.
June 05, 2025
Our AnimalsFive Cheetah Cubs Born
The quintuplets’ births are important for the survival of the species
May 27, 2025
Zoo EventsZOOFARI presented by Wells Fargo is June 20
Get tickets to the Saint Louis Zoo’s most important fundraiser of the year!
May 18, 2025
AnnouncementsSaint Louis Zoo to reopen for normal hours after storm damage cleanup
The Saint Louis Zoo will reopen for regular hours starting Monday, May 19 after several days of storm cleanup.
May 17, 2025
Saint Louis Zoo closed, race canceled due to storm damage
The Saint Louis Zoo will be closed Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18. Make Tracks Through the Zoo is also canceled.
May 08, 2025
AnnouncementsSummer Hours and Events 2025
Prairie Farms Dairy Summer Zoo Weekends kick off on May 23 with extended hours.
April 23, 2025
Tickets on sale for this summer's "Romeo & Zooliet"
A wildly fun, original new play coming to the Zoo this summer!
April 22, 2025
Our AnimalsBaby elephant Jet makes public debut at Saint Louis Zoo
Jet will now have frequent access to the public habitats in the River's Edge area of the Zoo, but there is no set schedule for when he will be outside.
March 25, 2025
Polar bears make public debut
Meet Kallik and Kallu, 2-year-old twin polar bears!
March 13, 2025
"Spring Training" at Sea Lion Show starts March 15
Flippers and whiskers reporting for Spring Training!
March 05, 2025
Saint Louis Zoo bids farewell to Kali, welcomes polar bear twins
Big changes coming to McDonnell Polar Bear PointFebruary 28, 2025
Exhibit closures to protect Zoo animals against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The Bird House and Cypress Swamp are temporarily closed as a precaution against HPAI virus.
February 06, 2025
Zoo EventsShakespeare at the Zoo: Romeo & Zooliet
The Saint Louis Zoo is partnering with St. Louis Shakespeare Festival for a wildly fun, original production "Romeo & Zooliet" coming to the Zoo this summer.
January 29, 2025
Animals Aglow lantern festival returns to Saint Louis Zoo for second year this spring
Animals Aglow returns to the Saint Louis Zoo with a whole new set of dazzling lanterns on select nights from March 12 to May 11, 2025.
January 15, 2025
AnnouncementsValentine’s Day Adoption
It’s love at first splash! Adopt a sea lion for a heartfelt Valentine’s Day gift that makes waves. Your gift will help support the care and feeding of the Zoo’s animals for a full year.
November 24, 2024
Asian elephant calf born at the Saint Louis Zoo
It's a boy! This birth marks the first Asian elephant calf born through artificial insemination at the Saint Louis Zoo and the beginning of a fourth generation of the Zoo's elephant family
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