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Advanced permission from the Zoo Public Relations Team is required to film videos or create photographs for publication or commercial use on Zoo grounds. If you are a member of the media and would like permission to film or need assistance with interviews, images or information: Email pr@stlzoo.org.
Billy Brennan, Director of Public Relations & Government Affairs
brennan@stlzoo.org
(314) 646-4633
Christy Childs, Public Relations Manager
childs@stlzoo.org
(314) 646-4639
Erin Heffernan, Public Relations Specialist
eheffernan@stlzoo.org
(314) 646-4945
Megan Pellock, Public Relations Coordinator
pellock@stlzoo.org
(314) 646-4703
Categories
March 15, 2024
Sea Lion "Spring Training" 2024
Sea lion “Spring Training” shows start March 16.February 23, 2024
Saint Louis Zoo and Saint Louis University Scientists Co-Lead Two Groundbreaking Studies of Critically Endangered Giant Tortoises on Santa Cruz Island in Galapagos, Ecuador
New scientific papers covering more than 10 years of study were published in collaboration with scientists from the Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis University, Charles Darwin Foundation and other partnersJanuary 30, 2024
Scimitar-horned oryx Conservation Win
Due to the conservation efforts of organizations around the world, the scimitar-horned oryx is no longer extinct in the wild!January 26, 2024
Saint Louis Zoo Announces 'Animals Aglow' Lantern Festival
Dozens of towering lanterns in wildlife shapes will give the Zoo a new glow this spring.January 12, 2024
Job Fair
Energetic, responsible and service-oriented individuals with day and night availability are needed for part-time positions.January 11, 2024
Adopt a Saint Louis Zoo Amur Tiger for Valentine's Day
Your gift will help support the care and feeding of the Zoo’s animals for a full year.January 09, 2024
Sabarras George Named the Next Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park Director
George will assume the role on February 5, 2024.December 28, 2023
Orangutan Baby
Sumatran orangutan Rubih gave birth to her first baby on Friday morning, Dec. 22, 2023, at Jungle of the Apes at the Saint Louis Zoo. This is the first orangutan birth at the Zoo in nine years and an important addition to the population of critically endangered Sumatran orangutans. See below for updates.December 14, 2023
Saint Louis Zoo Elephant News
The Zoo is committed to conserving this endangered speciesNovember 28, 2023
Saint Louis Zoo-reared eastern hellbender found with clutch of eggs on Gasconade River in Missouri
Missouri Department of Conservation and partners, including Saint Louis Zoo, reach yet another milestone to recover endangered hellbender in Missouri.November 21, 2023
Three Amur Tiger Cubs Born
Their births are important for the survival of this critically endangered big catNovember 13, 2023
2023 Saint Louis Zoo Awards
2023 Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award Goes to Dr. Crickette Sanz and Dr. David Morgan. Spire, Pershing Charitable Trust and Judy and Nick Kouchoukos also honored with Zoo AwardsNovember 09, 2023
Saint Louis Zoo Mourns the Loss of Elderly Asian Elephant Donna
The Saint Louis Zoo has said goodbye to beloved, elderly Asian elephant Donna. She was humanely euthanized this morning, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at the age of 52.October 26, 2023
Health Update on Elderly Female Asian Elephant Donna
Donna was recently diagnosed with a condition known as primary hyperparathyroidism.October 17, 2023
Asian Elephant Rani Has Died
The Saint Louis Zoo is saddened to announce that Rani (pronounced “Ronnie”), a 27-year-old female Asian elephant, has died.October 11, 2023
Zoos and Aquariums Join Forces to Advance Global Goals to Protect Wildlife and Wild Places Across the World
With the Power of Millions Behind Us: We Are Resolved to Halt and Reverse the World’s Catastrophic Decline in BiodiversitySeptember 05, 2023
Boo at the Zoo presented by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hosptial
The Zoo's family-friendly Halloween experience is open nightly, Oct. 13-29, 2023. Sensory-friendly night is Oct. 16. Tickets required.September 05, 2023
New E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies at UMSL and Senior Scientist at Saint Louis Zoo
Michael “Michi” Tobler has taken over as the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, effective Aug. 15. As part of his new role, he will also serve as Senior Scientist at the Saint Louis Zoo.September 05, 2023
Zootoberfest
Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Oct. 7-8, 2023August 11, 2023