Black Rhinoceros

Range: Africa, from Kenya to the Cape Habitat: Mountain rain forests to arid scrublands Conservation Status: Scientific Name: Diceros bicornis The black rhino is an imposing beast -- it weighs more than one ton. Its habit of charging at moving objects makes it an animal to be avoided, especially since its eyesight isn't great. Rhinos are quite rare today because they've been illegally hunted for their valuable horns.

Here at the Zoo

River's Edge is home to our black rhinos. Adopt a black rhino.

The Zoo is Helping Black Rhinos

The Saint Louis Zoo participates in the Species Survival Plan® (SSP) for black rhinos. This is a cooperative breeding program, with a number of zoos working together to ensure the survival of the species.