

World Ocean Day
Friday, June 9, 2023
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Free for all guests
Rain-or-shine event

Join the Fun:
- Learn about animals that rely on clean oceans for their well-being, including sea lions, stingrays, penguins, puffins and coral
- Meet keepers who care for ocean species
- Watch scheduled sea lion and shark feedings
- Bring the kids for ocean-themed crafts and learning activities
- Learn about the importance of keeping our oceans and waterways clean, and how you can help
- Enjoy food and beverage specials

Want to help?
- Take our #byetobags pledge and switch from plastic bags to reusable bags (this helps keep oceans clean and animals safe)
- Adopt one of our ocean species through the Zoo Parents Program
- Shop for gifts that support our conservation efforts at open gift shops
June 9 also is Deaf Day at the Zoo

In partnership with The Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, our Zoo will have American Sign Language interpreters at the following activities on World Ocean Day:
Time | Activity | Location |
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9:15 a.m. | Winging It* | Sea Lion Arena |
10:15 a.m. | Keeper Chat** | Penguin & Puffin Coast |
11 a.m. | Keeper Chat** | Sea Lion Sound |
12:30 p.m. | Sea Lion Show* | Sea Lion Arena |
1:30 p.m. | Keeper Chat** | Insectarium |
2 p.m. | Group activity at the stingray habitat* (part of paid experience) | Stingrays at Caribbean Cove |
*paid experience
**keeper chats are subject to change or cancellation without notice

Friday, June 9
Animal Spotlight: Humboldt penguin (Peru)
Entertainment: Bubble Bus
Specialty Food for Purchase: Fried fish tacos and mango slaw; penguin-themed cookies
Available at Starbucks: Tuxedo latte (black & white mocha)
Happy Hour Beverages: South American beer and Peruvian cocktails (pisco sour/Machu Pichu)
Learn more about ocean animals in our care:
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Southern Stingray
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Cownose Stingray
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Bamboo Sharks
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Humboldt Penguin
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Southern Rockhopper Penguin
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King Penguin
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Gentoo Penguin
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Horned Puffin
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Tufted Puffin
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California Sea Lion
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Harbor Seal
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