Saint Louis Zoo

06/22/2026

Striking a pose to celebrate World Camel Day! 🐫

Bactrian camels are the last remaining camel species in the wild and are critically endangered. Our resident herds at the Saint Louis Zoo and Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park are part of a global effort to protect their species.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from the Saint Louis Zoo! 🐾

In African painted dog packs, dads play a big role raising their pups. Our resident dad, Anubis, is a pro at standing guard, providing food and wrangling pups with mom, Chewie. Keep up the good work, Anubis!

06/20/2026

New birds on the block! 🖤 Two new ostriches are now exploring at the Zoo, and five more are settling in at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park.

Guests can spot Opal and Olive strutting through the Zoo’s mixed-species habitat at Red Rocks. You’ll meet the rest of the flock when our new safari park and conservation center opens in north St. Louis County next year.

06/19/2026

Now open — Dinoroarus is back from extinction! 🦖

Over 20 animatronic dinosaurs are now greeting guests on Historic Hill at this walk-through, temporary attraction. Travel back in time, dig for dino bones and more! Dinoroarus is open daily during regular Zoo hours.

06/19/2026

Today and every day, the Zoo offers a place for our community to celebrate, reflect and come together! Join us tomorrow, June 20, for a Juneteenth celebration exploring the color red, its cultural significance and how it appears in nature and science.

Stop by the lower level of The Living World 8 a.m.–12 p.m. for interactive STEM activities with Saint Louis Science Center, a Zoo-wide “Red Species Spotter” challenge and FREE red velvet donuts courtesy of Pharaohs Donuts (first-come, first-served for the first 200 guests).

is a day of jubilation commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Africans and African Americans in the United States. June 19, 1865, is recognized as the true end of slavery in the United States. Here at the Zoo, we are grateful for our strong connections and partnerships with all guests, nonprofits, community groups and businesses.

06/18/2026

Need to beat the heat? 🐟 “Swim” over to the Bayer Insectarium to cool off with bugs, invertebrates and even aquatic creatures!

06/17/2026

Make some noise for Roby’s 25th! 🥳🎂

This California sea lion enjoyed a big birthday celebration featuring Zoo-themed cakes made of ice and gelatin. Guests joined in the fun by singing happy birthday to him! Roby was born right here at the Zoo in June 2001, and we're so grateful to celebrate 25 years with him. Happy birthday, Roby!

06/17/2026

Think, swan goose! 🪿 This gosling hatched on May 12 and is already waddling around behind the scenes. He’ll join the rest of our resident swan geese in the public habitat at Lakeside Crossing later this summer!

06/17/2026

Our neighbors want your feedback! ✍ The Riverview Drive/Columbia Bottom Road Great Streets Planning Team has assembled a vision for the future of the corridor — located next to Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park in north St. Louis County. Check out the links below to share your thoughts on the proposed concepts! Use the CoMap tool to drop in comments, interests and ideas before Sunday, June 21.

We want your feedback! The planning team for the Riverview Drive/Columbia Bottom Road Great Streets plan has assembled a vision for the future of the corridor after several months of engagement with project partners and dozens of community members. The nature and wildlife corridor runs north from the Chain of Rocks Bridge Park to Columbia Bottoms and will be the main route to the front door of the St. Louis Zoo's WildCare Park scheduled to open next year! Before we wrap-up planning and develop our final recommendations, we want to hear what you think!

Click on the "CoMap" tool (https://comap.sasaki.com/rcbcorridor/) to explore the proposals and drop comments on the plans. We want to gauge your interest, support, and ideas for the future of this corridor. This work represents a planning-level vision for the future of the corridor. ALL proposals represented here are only concepts, meant to illustrate what is possible. This CoMap will remain open for input through Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Learn more about the planning effort at www.ewgateway.org/transportation-planning/great-streets-initiative and www.ewgateway.org/news. Contact EWG staff member Maddie Mattli at (314) 421-4220 or (618) 274.2750 or by email at [email protected].

06/16/2026

New faces at the Primate House! We’re on cloud nine welcoming this family of Giant cloud rats to the Zoo. 😍

These large, tree-dwelling rodents are known for their long tails, bushy fur and leafy green diet. Mom Taba, son Bagwis and his four sisters, Chico, Nara, Tallulah and Pito, will make their permanent home at Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery when the Zoo’s new experience for children and families opens later this year.

Until then, see them out now at the Primate House!