Othello the Aldabra giant tortoise, who was well over 100 years old, died at the St. Louis Zoo on April 8. Screengrab from St. Louis Zoo Facebook page. Zookeepers and guests are mourning a beloved ...

ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time of his passing. Zoo officials say Othello was humanely ...

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 ...

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Zoo has been voted as one of the top 10 zoos in the United States by USA Today readers. According to readers, the St. Louis Zoo is ranked #10. Known for its free ...

Photo courtesy of Sara Burran The St. Louis Zoo has expanded its animal family by four! Earlier this year, four American red wolf pups were born at the destination's Sears Lehmann Jr. Wildlife ...