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May 12, 2023
Saint Louis Zoo Unveils Name and Shares Plans for the New Experience for Children and Families
Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery will have Animal Adventures at Every Turn. Target public opening in 2026May 11, 2023
Happy Endangered Species Day!
The Zoo is celebrating Endangered Species Day on Friday, May 19, 2023! Dive into this long post to learn about the several animals highlighted on this special day.May 05, 2023
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the Zoo
The Saint Louis Zoo is hosting a free event for World Migratory Bird Day, on Friday, May 12. Activities, educational engagements, and themed-treats will be available throughout the Zoo, as guests learn about the importance of helping migratory birds.April 28, 2023
Saint Louis Zoo Helps Release Thousands of Tropical Snails
Zoo keepers from four institutions, including the Saint Louis Zoo, have released thousands of tropical snails into their French Polynesian island homes. These snails were bred in various zoos in an effort to reintroduce several snail species, a few of which are extinct in the wild.April 21, 2023
Happy Birthday, Amur Leopards Anya and Irina!
On Friday, April 21, 2023, Amur leopards Anya and Irina turned one year old! Carnivore Keeper Jackie McGarrahan dives into their first year in the blog!April 19, 2023
Notes from the Field: Cheetah Conservation Up Close
During recent fieldwork in Namibia, Carnivore Keeper Carolyn Kelly supported Cheetah Conservation Fund, an organization that takes a holistic approach to saving cheetahs and their habitats.April 17, 2023
New Bird Show “Winging It” at Saint Louis Zoo
Spring Training shows begin May 6April 13, 2023
First zoo-raised hellbender successfully reproducing in the wild
This is a significant milestone in population recovery efforts of the endangered Ozark hellbender.March 31, 2023
The Boundless Benefits of Biomaterials
How do zoos contribute to science? In a recent blog, Saint Louis Zoo Director of Research David Powell addresses this question while diving into a recent study on zoos’ contributions to science and society.March 28, 2023
New Electric Train Debuts at Saint Louis Zoo
Train named after Mary MeachumMarch 28, 2023
From Galápagos to Madagascar: A Journey to Save Tortoises
In November 2022, staff from the Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine and Saint Louis Zoo Department of Animal Health traveled to southern Madagascar to perform health evaluations of critically endangered radiated tortoises slated to be released back into the wild.March 21, 2023
Andean Bear Ben to Move to New Home at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas
Saint Louis Zoo experts worked to find a new home that suits his unique personalityMarch 17, 2023
Meet Lead Horticulturalist Bridget Whittaker!
Bridget is the woman responsible for assisting the horticulture manager and supporting the team of 13 employees that maintain and care for the Zoo’s many landscape and interior plantscapes.March 14, 2023
Saint Louis Zoo Association Elects New Officers, Names New Members
Saint Louis Zoo Association elected new officers and announced new board members at its last meeting in December 2022.March 13, 2023
Introducing the Pack
Keeper Jeremy Martin introduces the American red wolf pack at Saint Louis Zoo Sears Lehmann, Jr. Wildlife Reserve, located in Franklin County, Missouri.February 23, 2023
Andean bear out of habitat again and returned safely
The Zoo Animal Emergency Response protocol was implemented and various team members responded accordingly.February 16, 2023
Ivory Surrender Events Invite Public to “Toss The Tusk” to Save Elephants
Association of Zoos & Aquariums, AZA’s Wildlife Trafficking Alliance, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce public events that draw attention to the elephant poaching crisis and illegal trade of elephant ivory in the United States. The Saint Louis Zoo will participate on Friday, August 11.February 15, 2023
Congolese Government Elevates Conservation Status of Great Ape Habitat
Saint Louis Zoo provided support for scientists to inform inclusion of the Djéké Triangle to Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in the Republic of Congo.February 10, 2023
Birds of a Feather Give Corticosterone Concentrations Together
Saint Louis Zoo Endocrinologist Corinne Kozlowski discusses the important information the Zoo gathers from "lucky" feathers.February 08, 2023