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10/09/2025

Deadly pathogens found in commercial raw cat foods - risky for pets and people

The discovery of pathogens in raw pet foods creates risks for both pets and their owners.

09/04/2025

End of summer vibes at the Ballwin North Pointe Pool dog swim yesterday!

08/27/2025

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The Minnesota Urolith Center has discovered a new type of urinary stone that is associated with supplements or diets containing a particular compound, called Calcium Tartrate Tetrahydrate.

08/27/2025

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The Minnesota Urolith Center has discovered a new type of urinary stone that is associated with supplements or diets containing a particular compound, called Calcium Tartrate Tetrahydrate.

08/27/2025

Happy national dog day!

08/08/2025

Our sweet cat friend trying out her stylish ecollar after her spay. ❤️ 🐈 happy !!

07/12/2025

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According to a statement from the Missouri Lottery, the winning ticket was sold at the St. Louis QuikTrip at the corner of Chippewa Street and Gravois Avenue in the city’s Dutchtown neighborhood.

06/25/2025

Legend 🐈

Stubbs (April 12, 1997 – July 21, 2017)[1] was a cat who was the honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, from July 18, 1997, until his death in 2017.[2]

06/17/2025

Happy Father’s Day!! 🐢 💕

Goliath, a 517-pound Galapagos tortoise, celebrated his 135th birthday and his first Father's Day on Sunday.

The centuries-old tortoise became a father for the first time earlier this month, Zoo Miami officials said.

Find the full story on WESH.com:

http://www.wesh.com/article/galapagos-tortoise-celebrates-135th-birthday-first-fathers-day/65069543

05/13/2025

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Oma is a real-life Paw Patrol pup — climbing through rubble, sniffing out disaster victims and braving the toughest conditions to bring closure to affected families.

04/25/2025

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Jet, a 5-month-old Asian elephant, made his public debut at the Saint Louis Zoo on Tuesday!

04/12/2025

😢. Rip Othello

It is with incredible sadness that we share the passing of Othello, one of our resident centenarian Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea.) Othello was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to declining health from a gastrointestinal issue.

While we don’t know his exact age, Othello was thought to be one of the oldest animals at the Saint Louis Zoo. Othello and Ray, another Aldabra giant tortoise still living at the Zoo, arrived in the U.S. as mature adults in 1938. Since it takes several decades for Aldabra giant tortoises to reach full size, Othello was well over 100 years old at the time of his passing.

Othello and Ray joined the Saint Louis Zoo from another accredited zoo in 2004. Othello was beloved by Zoo guests and employees during the 20 years since his arrival. He had a warm, engaging nature and regularly sought out interactions with people. Othello was a guest favorite during our public tortoise tours, often delighting visitors by eagerly accepting carrots—one of his favorite treats. He was also known to recognize his keepers, frequently seeking them out for attention. Keepers always readily reciprocated and loved spending time with him, especially when he stretched out his neck for gentle scratches.

Othello served as an important ambassador for his species, which is considered vulnerable to extinction and is among the last remaining species of giant tortoise on Earth. Aldabra giant tortoises are native to the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, one of the largest coral islands in the world. His long life and presence in human care helped to raise awareness about the conservation needs of his species and the unique ecosystem that these tortoises inhabit.

Thank you to all the keepers, staff, volunteers and guests who knew and loved Othello over the years. He was a beautiful, old soul who reached millions of people, and he will be missed terribly.