Become BEAR AWARE
Join us for Bear Conservation Day!
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free for all guests
Rain-or-shine event
Get your “bear-ings” at the Zoo and join the fun:
- Meet bear keepers at Centene Grizzly Ridge and McDonnell Polar Bear Point.
- Bring the kids for interactive learning activities.
- Learn about our global bear conservation work through the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute.
- Enjoy bear-themed food and drink specials, including bear-shaped cookies, honey-glazed salmon with field greens at Lakeside Cafe and the “Honey Bear” specialty drink at Starbucks.
Take a “paws” and help support our bear care work:
- Adopt one of our bear species through the Zoo Parents Program.
- Return home bearing gifts from open gift shops!
