St. Louis Zoo

Washington University, St. Louis University, the Zoo and other local institutions are bringing kids into Forest Park to show them wildlife can thrive in urban areas.

Longtime former co-host Marlin Perkins was director of the St. Louis Zoo for eight years. Perkins also co-founded the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Mo.

As extreme weather events become more common, leaders of organizations that produce events outdoors are looking for ways to protect audiences and workers.

Destination Discovery will feature a wildlife overlook, underground prairie dog cities, freshwater wilderness, water play area, flamingo habitat, network of tree houses connected by overhead tunnels, walkthrough aviary and several species of animals.

The male Ozark hellbender was raised at the St. Louis Zoo and released into the Current River in July 2019. Researchers found 128 eggs in October, and a later visit confirmed the eggs had hatched.

An Andean bear named Ben once again escaped his enclosure at the St. Louis Zoo.

St. Louis Zoo and Brookfield Zoo in Chicago recently swapped two western lowland gorillas in an effort to help the survival of the critically endangered species.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature considers the Francois' langur an endangered species.

Missouri conservationists have reached an important milestone in their effort to save hellbender salamanders. In August, the number released into the wild topped 10,000. Scientists say it’s an important moment for the endangered species.

The zoo plans a $230 million, 425-acre park in Spanish Lake where the animals can roam free in natural habitats.