The St. Louis Zoo was right outside the path of an EF-3 tornado and managed to keep hundreds of animals, insects, reptiles and 10,000 visitors safe.

A family of mongooses at the St. Louis Zoo was captured munching on some snacks inside a cardboard play area on Monday.

St. Louis Zoo officials have previously said staff members go through regular training to prevent and deal with potential animal escapes. They perform three or four emergency drills a year.

Polar bear twins Kallu and Kallik at the Saint Louis Zoo Kallu & Kallik the Polar Bear Twins Names: Kallu & Kallik Age: 2 years old (born November 2022; made their public zoo debut March 25, 2025) ...

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo is filled with wild wonders, but one mother had no clue she was about to capture an unforgettable birthday surprise on Saturday between her daughter and a sea lion.

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced on Thursday that one of its harbor seals has died. The 14-year-old harbor seal, named Gabby, died from asymptomatic heart disease during a necessary ...

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that one of its oldest animals had died. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to declining ...

Animals Othello, Saint Louis Zoo's more than 100-year-old giant tortoise, dies The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

It debuts Saturday as Peabody Hall, a new touring exhibition space. The first show, Zootennial, celebrates 100 years of St. Louis Zoo history.

Significant storm damage in the St. Louis area has killed at least 4 people and wounded 10 others on Friday. X/@ThaRealLevi via Storyful She said she has seen several trees damaged and some trees ...

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced on Thursday that one of its harbor seals has died. The 14-year-old harbor seal, named Gabby, died from asymptomatic heart disease during a necessary ...

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced on Thursday that one of its harbor seals has died. The 14-year-old harbor seal, named Gabby, died from asymptomatic heart disease during a necessary ...