Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo Home to 12,000 animals, representing 450 species. Enjoying an adventure every time you visit. Knowing a discovery will be made around each corner.
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You’re at the Saint Louis Zoo, a get-away destination that brings together more than 16,000* wild animals and 3,000,000 visitors each year. Voted America's top free attraction, the Zoo is located on 90 acres in beautiful Forest Park, and home to more than 600 species of animals, many of them rare and endangered. It is one of the few free zoos in the nation. Since its inception in 1910, the Zoo has

been renowned for its beautiful naturalistic exhibits and for its diverse collection of animals from the major continents and biomes of the world. It is widely recognized for its animal management, wildlife conservation and research.

Meet the Cast of Romeo & Zooliet!This WILD lineup of all-star ⭐ actors are bringing their puppet characters to life on s...
07/13/2025

Meet the Cast of Romeo & Zooliet!

This WILD lineup of all-star ⭐ actors are bringing their puppet characters to life on stage! They’ve captured not only the poetry of Shakespeare, but the wild and fun spirit of the Zoo.

Ricki Franklin as Juliet
Jordan Moore* as Romeo
Nisi Sturgis* as Lady Capulet/Veterinarian Voice/Kim
Olivia Scicolone* as Nurse/Veterinarian Puppeteer/Kelly
Jacob Schmidt as Mercutio/Friar John
Jeff Cummings* as Friar Laurence
Rae Davis as Tybalt/Eagle/Peter
Ryan Omar Stack as Prince/Paris/Peter
Bryce Cleveland as Puff
Genevieve Mazzoni as Penny
Rian Amirikal Page as Puff
Sophia Stogsdill as Penny
Daisy Held as Swing: Juliet/Lady Capulet/Nurse/Tybalt
Charlie Mathis as Swing: Romeo/Mercutio/Friar Laurence/Paris

*denotes member, Actors’ Equity Association

Come see this creative force at the Saint Louis Zoo! July 8 to August 17 from Tuesday to Sunday at 7:30 p.m. GET TICKETS! stlzoo.org/shakespeare

Romeo & Zooliet Michael Curry Design

07/12/2025

Did you know: Sand acts as "elephant sunscreen!” ☀️

Elephants throw sand and dirt on their backs to protect their skin and stay cool. When you’re visiting the Zoo on these hot summer days, remember to be like elephant calf Jet and wear sunscreen!

07/11/2025

POV: You’re backstage at the first ever theatre performance in a zoo and the show’s about to start…

Backstage, blanket seating or in a chair—at Romeo & Zooliet, every POV has a great view of the action. GET TICKETS to this never-before-seen show running now through August 17 at stlzoo.org/shakespeare

Romeo & Zooliet Michael Curry Design

07/10/2025

Even mantids need exercise! 🏋️ Thankfully, our Carolina mantis and dead leaf mantis—Havarti and Maple—get plenty of reps in the mantid jungle gym our invertebrate keepers created for them earlier this year.

Movement keeps our mantids healthy and engaged, so the jungle gym features lots of textures and climbable spots for them to explore!

Summer means one thing at Sea Lion Sound: Birthday season for our flippered friends! 🎂🪩Thanks to a natural phenomenon ca...
07/09/2025

Summer means one thing at Sea Lion Sound: Birthday season for our flippered friends! 🎂🪩

Thanks to a natural phenomenon called synchronized reproduction, most California sea lions are born in June. That kept keepers busy in June and early July whipping up custom ice cakes to celebrate nine special birthdays for eight sea lions (plus Nuna the harbor seal!)

Among the party pinnipeds were our newest sea lion residents, Porter and Bristol, who joined the Zoo sea lion family last fall. They're both settling in beautifully, growing more confident in training and have even started making appearances on the show stage.

Here’s a peek at our birthday stars and their themed cakes:

🎂 Nuna (26, harbor seal) – Pickleball cake
🎂 Roby (24) – Golf bag cake
🎂 Boulder (18) – Snoopy cake
🎂 Ella (17) – Flamingo cake
🎂 Dixi (15) – Artist palette cake
🎂 Mia (14) – “Happy Mia-L” (aka Happy Meal) cake
🎂 Nova (5) – Golden ticket cake for her golden birthday
🎂 Porter (3) – Nautical cake
🎂 Bristol (2) – Queen “B” cake 👑

The Zoo’s a stage! Tonight is opening night for “Romeo & Zooliet,” the Saint Louis Zoo's original production with St. Lo...
07/08/2025

The Zoo’s a stage! Tonight is opening night for “Romeo & Zooliet,” the Saint Louis Zoo's original production with St. Louis Shakespeare Festival.

“Romeo & Zooliet” is a fast-paced and hilarious new stage adaptation of “Romeo & Juliet” featuring stunning puppets produced exclusively for the Saint Louis Zoo shown here in a recent rehearsal. 🎭

This wildly fun show runs July 8 through Aug. 17 right here at the Zoo! Buyeth tickets and learn more at stlzoo.org/shakespeare.

07/07/2025

Blondie isn't built for speed, but she is ready to explore!🦥

This Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth is taking life slow and steady in River’s Edge this summer. Stop by for a chance to see her before she moves to the Zoo’s new experience for children and families, Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery, opening in 2026!

A landmark pasture at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park! WildCare Park, our safari park and conservation center under develo...
07/05/2025

A landmark pasture at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park!

WildCare Park, our safari park and conservation center under development in north St. Louis County, launched the park’s first multispecies pasture in June.

Many species will live side-by-side in expansive pastures at WildCare Park, much like they would in the wild. But creating such a large multispecies habitat doesn’t happen overnight.

Our Animal Care team gradually introduced three species last month: banteng (a critically endangered wild cattle,) greater kudu (a large antelope) and scimitar-horned oryx (an antelope once considered extinct in the wild) into one 20-acre pasture.

Keepers closely monitored the introductions to make sure all animals felt safe and comfortable as they acclimated to each other. We're happy to report that the herds have gotten along incredibly well and can often be seen grazing or resting peacefully together.

Witnessing different species interact will be one of the most engaging parts of the WildCare Park experience when it opens to the public in 2027—and this is just the beginning. We will continue to introduce many species in the coming months as our herds grow.

Happy 4th of July! The Saint Louis Zoo is incredibly proud to be part of the efforts to save an All-American wolf specie...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! The Saint Louis Zoo is incredibly proud to be part of the efforts to save an All-American wolf species: The American red wolf.

Our red wolves live at the Zoo's Wildlife Reserve. Because the American red wolf is the most endangered wolf in the world, the team at this private facility work to raise them in a way that maintains their natural behaviors so they can hopefully be released into the wild.

Saint Louis Zoo Sears Lehmann, Jr. Wildlife Reserve is home to 16 beautiful American red wolves today, including Lava pictured here.

07/03/2025

Spotted in River's Edge: A porcupine and a sloth sharing a 'treehouse' habitat!

Blondie the Hoffman’s two-toed sloth and Piper the prehensile-tailed porcupine can sometimes be spotted hanging out in a River's Edge habitat built for them as a temporary home.

Both are preparing for their future roles as ambassador animals in Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery, the Zoo’s new experience for children and families opening in 2026!

Blondie will be in River's Edge often, weather permitting. Piper will make occasional appearances with her care team until she is more comfortable being on her own.

Swing by this summer for a chance to spot these tree-loving animals before they make the move!

Behold! The stage is now officially set for Romeo & Zooliet, our original production with St. Louis Shakespeare Festival...
07/02/2025

Behold! The stage is now officially set for Romeo & Zooliet, our original production with St. Louis Shakespeare Festival.

Located in the center of Historic Hill, the stage is an enchanting version of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre right here in the Zoo!

The show is a family-friendly stage adaptation of “Romeo & Juliet” featuring stunning puppets produced exclusively for the Saint Louis Zoo.

Romeo & Zooliet is coming to the Saint Louis Zoo July 8 - August 17. Learn more: stlzoo.org/shakespeare.

07/02/2025

Here's your reminder to be like our hippo bloat and stay hydrated on these hot summer days! 🦛💧

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