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    • Southern rockhopper penguin chick hatched at Saint Louis Zoo in December receives a name
    • FrogWatch Volunteer Training
    • Saint Louis Zoo Makes Decisive Move to Save American Red Wolves. New remote habitats on Franklin County land will be home to 12 breeding pairs of this critically endangered species
    • Virtual celebration for Raja the Asian elephant's 28th birthday
    • Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park Name Unveiled; Leadership Gift from the Kent Family to Support Conservation and Animal Science Center; Zoo Researchers Conduct Biodiversity Studies at North St. Louis County Campus
    • Chimpanzee born Oct. 28, 2020
    • Pandemic can't stop hellbender conservationists from saving endangered species
    • Chimpanzee pregnancy at Saint Louis Zoo
    • Saint Louis Zoo Preschool Virtual Program 2020-2021
    • Emerson Children's Zoo to close; temporary dinosaur exhibit to open in its place while the area is reimagined
    • Asian elephant calf Avi has died (updated 8/20/20)
    • National Zookeeper Week is July 19-25
    • It's a Boy! Asian elephant calf born July 6, 2020
    • Urban Chestnut releases 2020 STL Zoo Bier
    • Saint Louis Zoo reservations now available; Zoo reopens June 13
    • Saint Louis Zoo stands in solidarity against racial injustice
    • New scientific study shows a visit to the Zoo is good for your health
    • #BringTheStlZooToYou - Follow the Zoo on social media and blog
    • Baby Guereza colobus monkey born on Feb. 3, 2020
    • Saint Louis Zoo Participates in Historic Reintroduction Efforts with Critically Endangered Addax Antelope in Chad
    • Saint Louis Zoo Community Input Sessions Jan. 18 and 23, 2020
    • Armenian Conservation Breeding Center Opens in Armenia
    • Asian elephant Raja turns 27 on Dec. 27th
    • Saint Louis Zoo Awards 2019
    • Saint Louis Zoo Announces Pregnant Elephant
    • Saint Louis Zoo Granted Prestigious AZA Accreditation
    • Somali wild ass foal born July 30
    • Saint Louis Zoo debuts plans for Primate Canopy Trails
    • Saint Louis Zoo Names Two Proven Leaders to Direct Zoo and New North Campus Efforts
    • Saint Louis Zoo joins The Maryland Zoo in effort to rescue rare Bolivian River Dolphins
    • Saint Louis Zoo Association elects new officers, names new members for 2019
    • Saint Louis Zoo Commission elects two new commissioners
    • 2018 Saint Louis Zoo Awards
    • Second generation of captive-bred Ozark hellbenders hatch at Saint Louis Zoo
    • Saint Louis Zoo Association completes St. Louis County land purchase
    • Protection of animal life in the Galápagos Islands getting major boost with support of two iconic St. Louis institutions – UMSL and Saint Louis Zoo
    • 55th anniversary of the Emerson Zooline Railroad
    • Grevy's zebra foal born at the Saint Louis Zoo
    • Saint Louis Zoo animals featured on San Diego Zoo Kids Channel now broadcasting at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in St. Louis
    • Armenian vipers born
    • Chimpanzee "Kijana" introduced at Saint Louis Zoo
    • Critically endangered mongoose lemur born
    • Saint Louis Zoo Association agrees on land purchase in St. Louis County
    • Saint Louis Zoo chosen as nation's Best Zoo
    • Cheetah cubs to begin accessing public habitat on May 4
    • Chimpanzee Holly has died at the Saint Louis Zoo
    • Feb. 26 update on elephants
    • Asian elephant Kenzi dies
    • Baby black and white colobus monkey
    • Eight cheetah cubs born at Saint Louis Zoo
  • 2017

    • Saint Louis Zoo Awards announced for 2017
    • Saint Louis Zoo celebrates 5 million riders on the Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel
    • Ellie the elephant has tested positive for tuberculosis
    • Saint Louis Zoo receives $500,000 gift from Safety National
    • Saint Louis Zoo receives national award from Association of Zoos and Aquariums for American Burying Beetle Conservation Program
    • Living Earth Collaborative
    • St. Louis Chapter of American Association of Zoo Keepers receives 2017 Barbara Manspeaker AAZK Chapter of the Year award
    • Saint Louis Zoo receives leadership gift from Centene Charitable Foundation for New Grizzly Bear Exhibit
    • Black rhinoceros calf born
    • World's first Mexican wolf pup born from artificially inseminated frozen/thawed semen
    • Saint Louis Zoo chosen as "Best Zoo"
    • Baby black and white colobus monkey

    2016

    • Saint Louis Zoo Awards 2016
    • Endangered beetles found in southwest Missouri
    • Saint Louis Zoo Welcomes Orphan Grizzly Bears
    • National award received for hellbender conservation
    • Zoo named nation's best free attraction
    • Baby bird boom at the Bird House!
    • Saint Louis Zoo saddened by death of male orangutan Robert B.
    • American burying beetle reintroduction
    • Tasmanian devil habitat now open in Children's Zoo
    • Saint Louis Zoo Association withdraws offer to purchase Grant's Farm
    • Baby Guereza colobus monkey born Jan. 10, 2016
    • First babies of 2016: Critically endangered Edwards's pheasants and king penguin

    2015

    • Sahara Conservation Fund recognized by Association of Zoos and Aquariums with national award
    • Zoo saddened by death of gorilla "Juma"
    • First ever hatch of horned guan chicks at Saint Louis Zoo
    • Saint Louis Zoo Granted Restraining Order Against Challenger to Zoo's Policy to Prohibit Weapons on its Campus
    • American burying beetles to be reintroduced to southwest Missouri
    • McDonnell Polar Bear Point opens June 6, 2015
    • Polar Bear Kali Arrives in St. Louis
    • Grizzly bear Bert dies at age 25
    • Baby black and white colobus monkey

    2014

    • Orangutan Baby Born Dec. 14
    • Saint Louis Zoo Awards 2014
    • Bernoudy Foundation Announces $1 Million Endowment to Saint Louis Zoo
    • Matschie's Tree Kangaroo Joey
    • Zebra Foal and Other Summer Babies
    • Major Research on Endocrine Disruptors Receives $250,000 MIZZOU Advantage Program Grant
    • Honey Bee Health Coalition Announced
    • Opening in River's Edge on June 7, 2014: Purina Painted Dog Preserve, Sun Bear Forest, Andean Bear Range
    • Saigh Foundation announces $1.5 million endowment to benefit education at Saint Louis Zoo
    • Zoo joins fight to protect elephants and stop illegal ivory trade
    • Zoo saddened by death of sea lion "Bennie"
    • Zoo saved 15.5 million gallons of water in 2013
    • Coquerel's sifaka baby at Primate House

    2013

    • McDonnell Polar Bear Point Press Materials
    • Saint Louis Zoo Hellbender Keeper Given Top Award at International Herpetological Symposium
    • Endangered American burying beetles from Saint Louis Zoo to be reintroduced in Southwest Missouri on June 4, 2013
    • It's a Girl! Asian elephant calf born April 26, 2013

    2012

    • Zoo sets attendance record in 2012
    • Zoo Association announces next steps on Forest Park Hospital site, purchase price and gift from seller
    • Hellbender Captive Breeding of Three Populations
    • Saint Louis Zoo receives major conservation awards for work in Missouri and Africa
    • First-ever reintroduction of American burying beetle in Missouri set for June 5, 2012

    2011

    • World's First Captive Breeding of Endangered Ozark Hellbenders
      Press release, photos and video

     

Colobus monkey TeakColobus monkey Teak
Photo by Ethan Riepl/Saint Louis Zoo
Grevy's zebra foal ColtonGrevy's zebra foal Colton
Photo by Kari R. Frey/Saint Louis Zoo
Armenian vipersTwo of the six Armenian vipers born on June 13-14, 2018. Picture at one month old.
Photo by Justin Elden/Saint Louis Zoo
Mongoose lemur being fed at 2 weeks oldPhoto by Ethan Riepl/Saint Louis Zoo
Horned guan chickHorned guan chick
Photo by Ray Meibaum/Saint Louis Zoo
Baby orangutanBaby orangutan Jan. 1, 2015
Photo by Stephanie Braccini/Saint Louis Zoo
American burying beetle_PR.jpgFemale American burying beetle. The colorful beetles will be reintroduced to Missouri for the first time in June 2012.
Photo by Dan Kirk/Saint Louis Zoo
Hellbender just after hatchingOzark hellbender just after hatching on 11/15/11 at Saint Louis Zoo.
Mark Wanner/Saint Louis Zoo

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