Endangered Species Day
Friday, May 16, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free for all guests
Learn about our efforts to conserve endangered species, both here at the Zoo and across the world. Find out what seemingly small actions can make a big difference. Speak to experts in animal care, research and more.
Be sure to check out:
- Tables with Zoo experts who will talk about different endangered species, what their respective threats are and how you can help
- Children’s activities that highlight specific Zoo animals that are endangered
- Scheduled keeper chats, where you can meet members of our Animal Care team
- Sustainable merchandise in our gift shops that benefit animals’ natural habitats and communities that coexist with endangered species
- The Bubble Bus
Meet our Animal Care team for keeper chats*
| Station | Time | Animal | Location |
| 1 | 10-10:45 a.m. 1 p.m. | African painted dog Three-toed sloth | River's Edge |
| 2 | 10:15-10:30 a.m. | Humboldt penguin | The Wild |
| 3 | 10:30-10:45 a.m. | Asian elephant | River's Edge |
| 4 | 10:45-11 a.m. | Sumatran orangutan | Fragile Forest |
| 5 | 11-11:15 a.m. | Partula snail | Insectarium |
| 6 | 11:15-11:30 a.m. | Helmeted curassow | Bird Garden |
| 7 | 11:30-11:45 a.m. | Rio Pescado stubfoot toad | Herpetarium |
| 8 | 11:45 a.m.-12 p.m. | Amur leopard | Red Rocks |
| 9 | 1-1:15 p.m. | Langur | Primate Canopy Trails |
| 10 | 1:15-1:30 p.m. | Malagasy spider tortoise | Herpetarium |
| 11 | 1:30-1:45 p.m. | Somali wild ass | Red Rocks |
| 12 | 1:45-2 p.m. | American burying beetle | Insectarium |
* Times are subject to change or cancellation without notice
Collect exclusive trading cards
Learn more about the 14 animals featured at Endangered Species Day by picking up trading cards at activity stations throughout the Zoo.
Food and Beverage Specials
Enjoy the following items, available for purchase:
- Spicy Chipotle Lime Red Quinoa Bowl with Fire-Roasted Vegetables (Lakeside Cafe)
- Sticky Chinese Braised Pork Belly over Rice with Vegetables (Cafe Kudu)
- “Partula Snail Sipper” – an Iced Matcha with Cherry Cold Foam (Starbucks)
- Marinated Portabella Mushroom Burger with Melted Gouda Cheese and Arugula (River Camp Cafe)
- “Amur Leopard Sundae” – Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel and Chocolate Sauce and Peanuts or Cocoa (Ice Cream Oasis)
Featured Animals
Here are 14 animals that will be featured at Endangered Species Day:
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Helmeted Curassow
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Humboldt Penguin
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Amur Leopard
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Rio Pescado Stubfoot Toad
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Malagasy Spider Tortoise
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American Burying Beetle
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Langur
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Partula Snail
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African Painted Dog
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Sumatran Orangutan
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Somali Wild Ass
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Asian Elephant
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Przewalski’s Horse
(at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park)
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Scimitar-horned Oryx
(at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park)
Want to help endangered animals before the event?
- Bring a wish list item to Endangered Species Day! There are several enrichment items we’ve included that benefit our animals’ well-being. We’ll have gift drop-offs at both Zoo entrances.
- Check out some easy animal-friendly actions you can do as part of your daily routine. Our actions and purchases can make a difference for wildlife and their habitats around the world.