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August 18, 2023
Limitless Lizard Diversity in Armenia
Nestled within the diverse landscapes of Armenia lies amazing reptile diversity, including many species of lizard. Director of the Saint Louis Zoo Center for Conservation in Western Asia and Curator of Herpetology and Aquatics Justin Elden explores a few of these unique animals in his recent blog.August 15, 2023
Working for Wolves
WildCare Park Keeper Joshua Sydney-Smith dives into the recent meeting regarding the American Red Wolf and the Mexican Wolf Saving Animals From Extinction programs.July 26, 2023
Connecting Communities for Bird Conservation in the Northern Mariana Islands
Conservation Audience Research and Evaluation Associate Erin Tate dives into the Zoo’s work in the Northern Mariana Islands and our support of their local bird species through the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute Center for Avian Conservation in the Pacific.July 07, 2023
Yes, I’m a Beetle Groupie
This summer, the Zoo released 145 American burying beetle pairs (and a few bachelor males) to wild prairies. Human Resources Generalist John Russell, III participated in the preparation and the implementation of these reintroductions. Read more in his blog!May 25, 2023
Notes from the Field: A Dream Come True in Armenia
During recent fieldwork in Armenia, Herpetarium Keeper Isaac Wilson supported conserving animals in Western Asia, specifically Armenia, through the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute Center for Conservation in Western Asia.April 19, 2023
Notes from the Field: Cheetah Conservation Up Close
During recent fieldwork in Namibia, Carnivore Keeper Carolyn Kelly supported Cheetah Conservation Fund, an organization that takes a holistic approach to saving cheetahs and their habitats.March 13, 2023
Introducing the Pack
Keeper Jeremy Martin introduces the American red wolf pack at Saint Louis Zoo Sears Lehmann, Jr. Wildlife Reserve, located in Franklin County, Missouri.January 19, 2023
Flexing for Mussels in Illinois
Insectarium Keeper Robert ‘Grey’ Andre discusses a recent survey of freshwater mussels in Illinois.January 09, 2023
Does Absence Make the Heart Grow Fonder?
Saint Louis Zoo Animal Welfare Scientist Ashley Edes reflects on how Zoo animals responded to guests returning after COVID-19 closure.December 28, 2022
¿Cuánto vale la vida de un delfín?
La directora del Instituto de Medicina de la Conservación del Zoológico de Saint Louis, Sharon Deem, reflexiona sobre una misión de rescate de delfines de río en Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.December 28, 2022
What’s a Dolphin’s Life Worth?
Director of the Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine Sharon Deem reflects on a river dolphin rescue mission in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.April 20, 2022
Foxes, Coyotes, Bobcats, Oh My! A New Conservation Initiative
The Saint Louis Zoo is leading a new Missouri-based project called the Canid Conservation Initiative. This is a collaborative program between the Zoo, Washington University (Living Earth Collaborative) and the Endangered Wolf Center located in Eureka, Missouri.December 14, 2021
Conservation Notes From the Field in Armenia
The Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute Center for Conservation in Western Asia has been conducting field research in the country of Armenia for over a decade. In September 2021, herpetology staff at the Zoo traveled to Armenia to conduct field research on endangered reptiles. Keeper Justin Elden documented the trip, and readers are invited to learn more about this international conservation effort in Elden’s own words.September 20, 2021
Conversations About Climate Change Should Be Hopeful
Hannah Phillips is the Manager of Docents and Interpreters at the Saint Louis Zoo. She is passionate about meeting people "where they are at" to inspire curiosity, empathy and action for the natural world. When I learned the Saint Louis Zoo was joining The National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation network (NNOCCI), I was excited.August 31, 2021
An Empty Lab Filled with Active Science
Over the past months, research interns again became a familiar sight in the Endangered Species Research Hospital. Their presence is a welcome change from last year, when many students abruptly ended their internships to return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing safety precautions and university shutdowns.June 16, 2021
Secret Science at the Zoo
Author: David Powell, Director of Research, Saint Louis ZooApril 26, 2021
Turtle Dogs
Turtle dogs! Saint Louis Zoo scientists have partnered with some very special assistants: seven turtle-detecting spaniels. The Boykin spaniels helped us track and retrieve box turtles – their strong sense of smell allows them to find hidden turtles our researchers might miss. (And they're faster than us, too!)February 24, 2021
Zoo experts could be breakout stars in race against future pandemics
This Year of the Pandemic has been unrelentingly cruel, but there are a few things it wasn't: unexpected, unforeseen or a surprise.December 05, 2019