Saint Louis Zoo

Warning: These photos may cause kudu cuteness overload. 😍 Symptoms include heart fluttering, tears of joy and excessive “Aww!”s. Lesser kudu calves Emmett and Mabel are now making appearances in their public habitat at Red Rocks!

Step into training from a keeper’s POV! 👀🦭 These and other behaviors are great practice for California sea lions Roby and Bristol. Spring Sea Lion Shows presented by @together_cu start April 3, Fridays–Sundays at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.

Picture this: A glowing tiger, a flower forest, a twisting dragon tunnel. Now stop imagining and see it for yourself at Animals Aglow presented by #WellsFargo! 🐅🌹🐉 Popular nights are selling out! Get tickets now ➡️stlzoo.org/animalsaglow

HooRAY! Our finned friends are back at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove presented by @SSMHealth. 🌊🙌 Stop by this weekend to feed, feel and see the rays Saturday–Sunday, March 28–29! Stingrays at Caribbean Cove will be open daily starting Friday, April 3. stlzoo.org/stingrays

Too many puppy pics? No such thing. Our camera roll is allll African painted dogs 📸

“Takin” in the view! 🌤️

Join us for our sensory-friendly nights at Animals Aglow presented by #WellsFargo on Sunday, March 29 and Wednesday, April 8. 🌼 These evenings include sensory maps, quiet zones and specially trained staff. Limited tickets available at stlzoo.org/animalsaglow

Taste the sweet savanna at Melting Pot - St. Louis Town & Country! 🍫 Now through June 30, 10% of each Safari Swirl fondue directly supports the Zoo! This mix of milk chocolate, marshmallow and iced cookie crumble comes with a specialty dipper board AND Zebra cakes. 🦓

Our spring break bucket list 👇 Soak up the sun ☀️ Eat some sweet treats 🍓 Make a new friend at the Zoo 😉

PUPdate: It's time for vet checks! 🩺💗 Our resident African painted dog pups recently had their 3-month vet check from the Zoo’s Animal Health Team. Mopani, Kambala, Karroo and Teak received full physical exams and their second round of puppy vaccines!

It’s the last week to see these feathered friends! Starting Monday, March 23, the historic Bird House will close for much of 2026 to undergo renovations. During this time, many birds will relocate to other zoos or move to habitats behind the scenes.

It’s a GLOW-rious night for a twilight stroll! 🌟 Animals Aglow presented by #WellsFargo is open select nights now through Sunday, May 17. Grab your tickets at stlzoo.org/animalsaglow.

You know what’s lucky? Spending a day at the Zoo. 😉🍀

Sea Lion Spring Training is underway at the Zoo! 👏 Now through March 29, our resident California sea lions will brush off their stage skills during 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily spring training shows presented by @together_cu. $2 tickets are first-come, first-served.

Sun on Sunday. Snow on Monday. Good thing the grizzlies don't mind a little weather whiplash. ☀️❄️

Due to inclement weather and for the safety of our guests and staff, Animals Aglow is canceled tonight, Sunday, March 15. If you have purchased tickets for tonight’s event, you will receive a full refund on the debit or credit card used to purchase. Stlzoo.org/AnimalsAglow

You’ve never seen your Zoo like THIS. Lights. Color. Massive glowing creatures. Animals Aglow presented by #WellsFargo is officially ON. 🎇 Tickets are still available for opening weekend — grab yours at stlzoo.org/animalsaglow.

Be honest, you’d rather be at the Zoo. 🐆🐻🐘

Jet then: Tiny baby. 👉 Jet now: 1,100-pound tiny baby.

POV: You’re having a staring contest with Charlie the Komodo Dragon 👀🦎