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Animal Wish List

"Santa Paws" Gift Giving

We've put together a list of some items that the animals at the Zoo would enjoy. While the Zoo provides food and shelter for the animals, the keepers create stimulating environments for them through the use of enrichment. They introduce new foods, smells and other "toys" into the animals' habitats to provide them opportunities to engage in natural behaviors. So help the animals at the Zoo this holiday season by bringing them something they can sniff, stomp, chew or chase.

Gift cards

Gift cards to Target, PetSmart, Lowe's, Home Depot and Sears are appreciated.
If you would like to participate in the Animal Wish List, please bring your item to a Welcome Desk at the North or South Entrance. If you have any questions, please call (314) 646-4760. (All perishable items must be unopened and not past the expiration date.)

We have provided some links to specific products online to help you with your shopping.

Unwrapped items may be dropped off at a Zoo Welcome Desk at the North or South Entrance.

Shipping address:
Saint Louis Zoo
Attn: Enrichment Committee
One Government Drive
St. Louis, MO 63110

Balls, Toys

Boomer balls - all sizes

Mini Monster Ball (weighted boomer ball)

Wood and rope for large and medium parrot toys:

Large Kong toys:

Dive rings
Plastic sleds
Hula hoops
Bubbles
Bubble machine (Target)
Party Time bird toy (PetSmart)
Calypso Creations knots and rope bird toy (PetSmart)
Polly's nut feeder (PetSmart)
Rope wreath bird toy (PetSmart)
Polly's better beak bird toy (PetSmart)
Pink Parrot bird toy (PetSmart)
Large Chunk bird toy (PetSmart)
ChimeTime cyclone bird toy (PetSmart)
Jungle Talk Manzanita disk toy (PetSmart)
Top Wing large chrome bell bird toy (PetSmart)
Tropical Teasers shreddable shack for birds (PetSmart)
Jungle Talk triple block ring bird toy birds (PetSmart)
Jungle Talk toy box (PetSmart)
Tear-riffic tunnels for birds and small pets (PetSmart)
Cat-a-Ball cat toy (PetSmart)
Pet Holiday crinkle cat sack (PetSmart)
Super Pet nut knot nibbler (PetSmart)
Comfort wheel (PetSmart)
Laser pointer
Rawhides
Mega run-about ball (PetSmart)
All Living Things rainbow chews (PetSmart)
Ware Manufacturing flying saucer exercise wheel (PetSmart)
Hamster balls
Hedgehog exercise wheels
Mister fans (Lowes or Home Depot)
Fog machine (Target)
Dust bath (PetSmart)

Art Supplies

Non-toxic chalk
Non-toxic Tempra paint
Canvas boards (8"X10", 11"X16")

Feeders

Metal shish kabob skewers
Bamboo shish kabob skewers
Lixit quick lock bird crock (PetSmart)
Top Wing stainless steel coop cups (PetSmart)
Top Wing 2-piece hi-back bird cups (PetSmart)
Suet feeders
Lava bites (PetSmart)
Large wicker baskets
Grape vine wreaths

Puzzle feeders and treat toys:

Bedding, Nesting Materials

Pet cushions
Pet beds
Cat towers
Bed quilts
Small artificial bird nests
World Pet cat house (PetSmart)
Plush house for birds (PetSmart)
Bird nests (for snake enrichment)
8in1 Ultracare nesting material for birds (PetSmart)
Xtra-large dogloos (PetSmart)
Sheets
Blankets

Aquarium accessories

Artificial plants for fish tanks
Aquatic plants
Laminated murals (oceans, forests etc.)

Spices, Perfumes, Music

Spices, assorted extracts, aromatic oils (unopened/unexpired)
Perfume
Glade plug-ins with various scents
CDs -- oceans, birs, animals
Harmonicas

Hardware

1-inch Stainless Steel Chain 8' in length (for hanging enrichment)
Brass boat snaps # 1, #2, #3
Heavy duty karabiners - (22kN to 24kN test strength)
1 inch thick natural fiber rope
PVC pipes
Mister nozzles for hoses

Miscellaneous

Wind chimes/bells
Lawn bag
Lunch bags
Cuttlebones
Grape vine wreaths
Wicker baskets