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November 01, 2019
One Health Day 2019
Animal health, human health and conservation go hand in hand. In our work, we study all these aspects to better understand the interconnectedness of health for all life on our planet. This defines the concept of One Health. And guess what? November 3 is #InternationalOneHealthDay!October 24, 2019
Saint Louis Zoo Announces a Pregnant Elephant
The Saint Louis Zoo is excited to announce that Asian elephant Rani (pronounced “Ronnie”) is pregnant and due to give birth in summer 2020. Rani, 23, is the mother of Jade, 12.October 23, 2019
Representing the Hellbender in Virginia
This summer has been a blur for me and the other hellbender keepers of the Ron Goellner Center for Hellbender Conservation, part of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute. Preparing for our seasonal routine of releasing hellbenders into the wild with the Missouri Department of Conservation made for an extremely busy summer.September 17, 2019
Saint Louis Zoo Granted Prestigious AZA Accreditation
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) has announced that the Saint Louis Zoo was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission.August 20, 2019
Somali Wild Ass Foal Born at Saint Louis Zoo
A male Somali wild ass (Somali is pronounced so-MAH-lee) foal named Tobias (toh-BYE-us) was born at the Saint Louis Zoo on July 30, 2019, to mother Tukia (too-KEE-uh), who came to St. Louis from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2005, and father Hirizi (her-EE-zee), who was born at the Saint Louis Zoo in 2013.May 22, 2019
Saint Louis Zoo Debuts Plans for Primate Canopy Trails
Today, the Saint Louis Zoo debuted its plans for the creation of Primate Canopy Trails, an $11.5 million, 35,000-square-foot outdoor expansion of the Primate House.April 17, 2019
Saint Louis Zoo Names Two Proven Leaders to Direct Zoo and New North Campus Efforts
Michael Macek promoted to Saint Louis Zoo Director and Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman hired as Saint Louis Zoo North Campus DirectorJanuary 31, 2019
St. Louis Zoological Park Subdistrict Commission Elects Two New Commissioners
The St. Louis Zoological Park Subdistrict Commission elected two new officers at their meeting held on Sept. 20, 2018.January 31, 2019
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 on Dec. 6, 2018. The Saint Louis Zoo Association provides leadership for fundraising, conservation education, programming, facilities, government relations and special events.January 17, 2019