Category Archives: Saint Louis Zoo

The Saint Louis Zoo Makes A Special Baby Announcement

On August 1, the Saint Louis Zoo made a big announcement – Ellie, one of the Zoo’s Asian elephants, is pregnant! This will be Ellie’s third calf. Her daughter, Maliha, is six years old. Her 16-year-old daughter, Rani, is the mother … Continue reading

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Minnesota Zoo Tiger Cub Receives a New Companion From the Saint Louis Zoo

One of the important benefits of being an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is the ability to collaborate with other members to ensure top quality animal care. This month, the Saint Louis Zoo and Minnesota … Continue reading

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Conservation Medicine: Protecting Public and Animal Health

West Nile virus, avian flu, E. coli, sudden acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), HIV – we hear these household names all the time.  These diseases are constantly in the news because they are zoonotic – shared between animals and humans. Recently, … Continue reading

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