Saint Louis Zoo

One of the few free zoos in the nation, the Saint Louis Zoo is home to 12,000 animals, representing 450 species. #stlzoo

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Asian elephant calf Jet doesn’t mess around when it comes to playtime. Unless there’s mud involved... 😉

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Hold on, we gotta clear out the camera roll really quick. 🦓 Grevy’s zebra foal Prince and his mom Amira are out daily at Red Rocks. Stop by this weekend to fill up your camera roll. 😉

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Dinoroarus has taken over Historic Hill! See (and hear!) 20+ animatronic dinosaurs at this returning walk-through attraction, now open daily.

Learn more at https://t.co/0TTcOW1fW8.

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Happy Father's Day from the Saint Louis Zoo! 🐾

In African painted dog packs, dads play a big role raising their pups. Our resident dad, Anubis, is a pro at standing guard, providing food and wrangling pups with mom, Chewie. Keep up the good work, Anubis! #HappyFathersDay

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Zoo staff celebrated #WorldOceansDay with a few FIN-tastic treats for polar bear Kallu, including a polar ice cake and CLAW-some “jelly” crabs! 🌊🐻‍❄️

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We got a GIANT delivery! 🦖🚚 Dinoroarus opens in one week on Friday, June 19.

This returning, temporary attraction will feature 20+ animatronic and stationary dinosaurs that will roar, spit and munch as guests take a prehistoric journey. Learn more at https://t.co/0TTcOW1fW8.

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The Zoo will close at noon on Friday, June 12, so we can get ready to party at ZOOFARI presented by #WellsFargo!

Tickets are still available! Buy yours before it's too late at https://t.co/DzEElKIAYB.

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Everyone loves a summer treat! 🍧 Zoo staff made a “Rocket pop” for resident grizzly bears Huck and Finley. The duo loved this icy snack filled with one of their favorite foods, salmon!

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We'll need 3-5 business days to process this cuteness! Please stand by. 🥹

Lesser kudu calves Emmett, Mabel and Millie are out exploring daily in their Red Rocks habitat!

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Sliding in to remind you, the Zoo is nominated for “Best Free Attraction” by USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice! 🐘👏

We need your help to win! Vote daily now through June 15 ➡️ https://t.co/HLEdyxehxf

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BIG adventures are in store at Dinoroarus starting Friday, June 19! 🦖 From a 23 foot tall Brachiosaurus to a drooling Baryonyx and spitting Dilophosaurus, you'll see 20 dinosaurs at this returning, temporary attraction. Learn more at https://t.co/0TTcOW1fW8

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Animal healthcare is a team sport. And our residents are MVPs! 🦭🩺 During dental exams, our California sea lions use trained behaviors like laying still and opening their mouths to play an active role in safe, low-stress and 100% voluntary checkups! 👏

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Sixteen never looked so sweet! 🖤🤍Our resident male okapi is cruising into another year. 🚗🎉 Happy birthday, Akia!

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Out now at Red Rocks: a new Grevy’s zebra foal! 🦓 Male foal “Prince” was born May 26 to mom Amira and dad Presley. Stop by this weekend to see him in the public Grevy’s zebra habitat! Learn more about baby Prince and our resident Grevy’s zebras at https://t.co/pcUSvbw7ev.

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It’s Rolo’s world. We’re just living in it. 🦥

Have you met Rolo, our newest resident Hoffman's two-toed sloth? Spot him at the Sloth Atrium in the Zoo’s Primate House, open daily!

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Step into our penguin elevator! 🐧 Residents at Penguin & Puffin Coast use this special lift to travel behind the scenes. It's not open to guests, but here's a sneak peek inside. 😉

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Hurry before tickets sell out! ZOOFARI presented by #WellsFargo is Friday, June 12. 🎉 Our biggest party of the year is right around the corner, and you won’t want to miss it. Get tickets before they’re gone at https://t.co/DzEElKIAYB!

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Us watching the "Best Free Attraction” leaderboard. 👀 We’re currently ranked FIRST in the running for USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice! 👏🥳

Help us keep the lead! Vote daily now through June 15 ➡️ https://t.co/jLKlAPqfvF

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Get ready to travel back in time! Dinoroarus returns to the Zoo starting Friday, June 19, and will feature 20 animatronic dinosaurs and sculptures. 🦖 Tickets must be purchased in-person at Zoo entrances or any attraction ticket booth. Learn more at https://t.co/0TTcOW1fW8.

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Seeking volunteers to count the Amur leopard cubs’ whiskers! Closest guess wins free admission for life 😉