Our goal is to turn the Jewel of St. Louis into a living laboratory that is accessible to all and change the way we think about urban ecosystems. To do this, we are placing telemetry tags on Forest Park wildlife to understand where they go and how they use different areas of Forest Park and the greater St. Louis area. In addition, we collect health data from these animals to understand disease prevalence and the overall health of Forest Park’s wildlife. Our study species are taxonomically and ecologically diverse, including raptors, waterfowl, carnivores, and turtles. We further strive to share Forest Park’s stunning local wildlife with kids and adults across St. Louis through education and outreach programs. The Saint Louis Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Medicine, located within Forest Park, is an integral contributor to the Forest Park Living Lab. Other partner institutions include Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, World Bird Sanctuary, and Forest Park Forever.