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February 06, 2023
Two Western Lowland Gorillas Move Between Saint Louis Zoo and Brookfield Zoo
Cities known for their friendly rivalries have come together to help save a critically endangered speciesJanuary 27, 2023
Assessing Equid Friendship
Manager of Behavioral Sciences Eli Baskir addresses this equid socialization while diving into research that uses data taken over nearly a decade.January 19, 2023
Flexing for Mussels in Illinois
Insectarium Keeper Robert ‘Grey’ Andre discusses a recent survey of freshwater mussels in Illinois.January 09, 2023
Does Absence Make the Heart Grow Fonder?
Saint Louis Zoo Animal Welfare Scientist Ashley Edes reflects on how Zoo animals responded to guests returning after COVID-19 closure.December 28, 2022
¿Cuánto vale la vida de un delfín?
La directora del Instituto de Medicina de la Conservación del Zoológico de Saint Louis, Sharon Deem, reflexiona sobre una misión de rescate de delfines de río en Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.December 28, 2022
What’s a Dolphin’s Life Worth?
Director of the Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine Sharon Deem reflects on a river dolphin rescue mission in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.December 07, 2022
Big Cat Public Safety Act
Following a decade of advocacy, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums heralds Congressional approval of the ‘Big Cat Public Safety Act.’ The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk for approval. Saint Louis Zoo involved in advocating for this billNovember 22, 2022
Forest Park Living Lab
The Forest Park Living Lab is a partnership of Forest Park Forever, The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, Saint Louis University, the Saint Louis Zoo, Washington University in St. Louis and the World Bird Sanctuary.November 04, 2022
Saint Louis Zoo Awards 2022
2022 Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award Goes to Belinda Low MackeyOctober 28, 2022
First Baby Francois’ Langur Ever Born at the Saint Louis Zoo
Just in time for Halloween, we share with you our newest and cutest li’l pumpkin-haired baby, Rhubarb! The 1-month-old female Francois’ langur was born on September 30 to mom Dolly and dad Deshi at the Michael and Quirsis Riney Primate Canopy Trails at the Saint Louis Zoo.October 27, 2022
Saint Louis Zoo Awarded World Association Zoos and Aquariums Conservation Award
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has awarded the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute the WAZA conservation award for the Center for Avian Health in the Galápagos Islands.October 18, 2022
The Health of Ambassador Animals
Have you ever visited the Zoo and enjoyed a close-up encounter with an animal? If so, you likely interacted with one of the Zoo’s many animal ambassadors.October 18, 2022
Zoo experts could be breakout stars in race against future pandemics
This Year of the Pandemic has been unrelentingly cruel, but there are a few things it wasn't: unexpected, unforeseen or a surprise.August 16, 2022
10,000th hellbender released to the wild
The Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are celebrating a historic milestone in hellbender conservation in Missouri. As of August 2022, the total Saint Louis Zoo-raised endangered Ozark and eastern hellbenders released into the wild since 2008 now numbers over 10,000 individuals.July 28, 2022
Black Rhinoceros Moyo Leaves the Saint Louis Zoo
Male black rhinoceros Moyo (MOY-oh) arrived safely at Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday, June 11, completing a move that was based on a breeding recommendation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).July 19, 2022
Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park Updates
Several Updates on Saint Louis Zoo WildCare ParkJuly 12, 2022
Amur Leopard Cubs Explore Big Cat Country
On Tuesday, July 12, two 3-month-old Amur leopard cub females, Anya and Irina (pronounced Ah-na and eye-REE-na), were given access for the first time to their outdoor habitat at Big Cat Country at the Saint Louis Zoo.July 08, 2022
Saint Louis Zoo Saddened by Passing of Chimpanzee Mlinzi
The Saint Louis Zoo is saddened to announce that Mlinzi, a beloved 29-year-old female chimpanzee, has died.June 10, 2022
Western Lowland Gorilla Nadaya Joins New Zoo
Male western lowland gorilla Nadaya (Nah-DIE-ya) arrived safely at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington last week, completing a move that was based on a breeding recommendation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).May 26, 2022