Fall Programs for Adults

Students entering Grade 9 and up may also register for adult programs.

BREAKFAST TOURS

These adult programs provide an inside look at our Zoo animals, management and conservation programs. Programs start with a hot breakfast at Lakeside Café.

Breakfast with the Primates

Come visit the Zoo's primate collection with Joe Knobbe, Zoological Manager of Primates. After breakfast at Lakeside Cafe, we will have a swinging good time at both the Primate House and Jungle of the Apes. Joe will interpret the ever changing social dynamics and behavior of primates as well as the Zoo's conservation efforts.

Limited to 18 participants.
Fee: Zoo Friends Members $24; General Public $26
A0916BP - September 16 (Su); 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. - SOLD OUT

River's Edge Breakfast Tour

Catch the latest scoop on our elephants with Gondal, the Asian Ranger who oversees our herd. Enjoy some amazing stories about these mammoth creatures, including how we have prepared for new births sired by Raja. The tour will also include rhino, hippo, cheetah and other animal exhibits in River's Edge.

Limited to 18 participants
Fee: ZFA Members $24/General Public $26
A0922RE - September 22 (Sa); 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. - CLOSED

Animal Nutrition Center Breakfast Tour

After a hot breakfast at Lakeside Café', we will visit the new Orthwein Animal Nutrition Center. This 7,500 square foot "green" facility is equipped with giant walk-in coolers, oversized cupboards, classroom space, and a laboratory. Come and learn the importance of animal nutrition research and management and see what it takes to keep our Zoo animals healthy and fit. We will stop by various animal exhibits along the way to see what's on their menu.

Limited to 18 participants
Fee: ZFA Members $24/General Public $26
A1013AN -October 13 (Sa); 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. - CLOSED

WILDCARE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS

These adult programs focus on global wildlife conservation issues and efforts supported by the Saint Louis Zoo's WildCare Institute. Format varies with either a lecture/classroom presentation and may include a Zoo tour.

Sri Lanka Elephant Project Lecture with Ravi Corea

Ravi Corea, founder of the Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society, began his love affair with animals as a child. Now, his projects range from elephant observation to finding innovative solutions to human - elephant conflict and researching the effects of the tsunamis on the natural world. Hear Ravi explain his goal to save elephants and their environment.

Fee: ZFA Members $8/General Public $9
A0926SE - September 26 (W); 7:30 - 9 p.m. - CLOSED

Grevy Zebra Conservation Center Program

The Zoo's Conservation Center in the Horn of Africa has been very active in recent years. Antelope keepers have traveled to northern Kenya to work with the Samburu people on projects to conserve the stately Grevy Zebra. Hear how the Zoo was involved in staving off an anthrax epidemic, studying the effect of lion predation on the Grevy Zebra, and working with local people to promote beneficial coexistence with wildlife. Their personal stories are sure to touch your heart.

Fee: ZFA Members $5/General Public $6
A1024GZ - October 24 (W); 7:30 - 9 p.m. - CLOSED

Powerful Predator Impact Program

Though they deal out death, predators play an important part in nature. Come discover the value of predators by learning about their unique hunting adaptations and the essential roles they fill in the wild. You will also have a chance to meet some of our meat-eaters up close.

Limited to 18 participants
Fee: ZFA Members $14/General Public $15
A0929PP - September 29 (Sa); 9 - 11 a.m. - SOLD OUT