Something big is coming…
The mighty Komodo dragon can soon be seen at the Saint Louis Zoo! The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard species in the world, and our new male, Charlie, is now in a custom-built habitat in Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium.
Boo at the Zoo ticketholders for the Oct. 16-19 events, as well as Sensory-Friendly Night guests on Oct. 14, will get one of the first looks at our new Komodo dragon! Be sure to stop by the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium (the entire building will be open) to see the dragon in his new habitat. The Komodo dragon will be viewable to all guests during regular Zoo hours starting Oct. 20.
Meet Charlie!
Charlie the Komodo dragon came to the Zoo from the Bronx Zoo in New York. He is 6 years old and is over 6 feet long. He may eventually grow up to weigh over 300 pounds!
Learn about Komodo dragons
Adopt a Komodo dragon
Through our Zoo Parents Program, you can adopt a Komodo dragon! Proceeds will go toward Charlie’s care and feeding.