Saint Louis Zoo's WildCare Park to Open in 2027
The $235 million safari park and conservation center in northeast St. Louis County is set to welcome visitors in 2027.
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Will WildCare Park open to the public in 2027 as scheduled?
St. Louis Pets News
This page covers companion animal care, adoption trends, veterinary health developments and pet ownership. Reporting follows the intersection of human and animal life across the area.
Dogs
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Should private donors be responsible for funding gaps in government-provided veteran mental healthcare?
St. Louis Grant Funds Service Dog Training for Veterans
A private donation is covering a portion of service animal training costs for 10 military members and veterans.
Wildlife
Saint Louis Zoo Pairs Related Polar Bears for Breeding
The zoo plans to breed a 5-year-old female and 4-year-old male who share the same biological father.
Pet Health
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Do you trust the Saint Louis Zoo's current efforts to protect its elephant population from disease?
Saint Louis Zoo Vaccinated Calf Against Deadly Virus
The zoo immunized a young Asian elephant calf to protect it from a herpesvirus with a high mortality rate.
Large Animals
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Do you prefer children's programming that features slow-paced, natural storytelling over high-stimulation, flashy animation?
Stacy Rolfe Launches Nana's Place Miniature Horse Series
The new eight-episode YouTube series showcases animal care at a Wildwood sanctuary.
Day to day, that means pet food recalls, shelter adoption initiatives, new veterinary care standards and public health guidelines. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local ordinances regarding housing and public spaces are the primary factors that dictate how ownership changes. Seasonal factors such as extreme weather and holiday adoptions determine the volume of stories.