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Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability Series: The Buffalo Treaty

The treaty marked its 10th anniversary in September, establishing an intertribal alliance to restore bison to their lands and strengthen cultural relationships with the animals. Kick-off event hosted by UMSL is Thursday, Oct. 10, at Saint Louis Zoo.

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 Dolphins

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.

Boo at the Zoo

Halloween fun at the Zoo!

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.

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 Argentina

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.

How the Zoo stays cool

Saint Louis Zoo animals use many of the same methods as humans to keep cool in the summer heat.

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.

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 released

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 efforts

Summer Zoo Weekends and HullabaZoo

The Saint Louis Zoo announces extended hours and family-friendly HullabaZoo (select Thursdays) for summer 2024.

First-ever birth at WildCare Park

A female Grevy’s zebra foal was born on April 16 at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park

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.

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.

Sea Lion "Spring Training" 2024

Sea lion “Spring Training” shows start March 16.

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.