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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October 29, 2026
Saint Louis Zoo Pairs Related Polar Bears for BreedingThe zoo plans to breed a 5-year-old female and 4-year-old male who share the same biological father.
October 29, 2026
Saint Louis Zoo Welcomes New Female CapybaraNala the capybara has officially moved into the River's Edge habitat.
October 23, 2026
Saint Louis Zoo Transfers Elephant to Aid BreedingThe Saint Louis Zoo is preparing for a scheduled elephant transfer to support species conservation efforts.
October 15, 2026
Saint Louis Zoo to Welcome New Polar Bear This FallThe zoo is acquiring a 5-year-old female polar bear from Washington to pair with its resident male for breeding.
October 6, 2026
Photographer Will Present Wildlife Work in St. LouisNoppadol Paothong will host an upcoming event at the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center on October 9, 2026.
September 22, 2026
Saint Louis Zoo Has Added African Lion to ExhibitThe zoo is welcoming a female lion named Araali as it works to pair her with a new male lion from another institution.