# ![@stlzoo Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::62861160.png) @stlzoo Saint Louis Zoo

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### Top Social Posts
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"J-Lo arrived at the Zoo in [----] and is one of the largest anacondas in any @zoos_aquariums accredited zoo weighing [---] pounds. Green anacondas the size of J-Lo are rare in the wild. She has captivated millions of visitors and acts as an ambassador of the Amazon rainforest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1535015383555530761)  2022-06-09T21:46Z 106.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Like its cousin the kangaroo the Tammar wallaby is a marsupial (pouched mammal) and a member of the macropod ("large foot") family. Essentially a wallaby is any macropod that is not large enough to be considered a kangaroo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1640079445615681537)  2023-03-26T19:53Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Did we just become best friends a Tammar wallaby and a joey probably. 😂 Like its cousin the kangaroo the Tammar wallaby is a marsupial (pouched mammal) and a member of the macropod ("large foot") family"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1646898126932803588)  2023-04-14T15:28Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Today marks [---] years since the opening of the [----] Worlds Fair in St. Louis an event linked to the origins of the Zoo. The Zoo's [----] Flight Cage was originally built for the National Zoological Park's bird exhibit at the fair. The City of St. Louis purchased it for $3500"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1785432740403282229)  2024-04-30T22:15Z 108.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Kick off St. Louis #Pride Weekend at the Saint Louis Zoo for Pride Celebration From [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. on Friday June [--] guests of all ages can enjoy animals enjoying enrichment spend time at the Bubble bus and specialty food and drink available for purchase"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1805975839361683885)  2024-06-26T14:46Z 108.6K followers, [----] engagements


"That feeling when you remember St. Louis has a free Zoo 😄"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1811460734699671662)  2024-07-11T18:01Z 109K followers, [----] engagements


"Pollsters say Kali is in the lead for most lovable polar bear 🐻❄"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1853875956047376524)  2024-11-05T19:04Z 110K followers, 30.3K engagements


"Zoomies at the Zoo 🐧💨 One of the Humboldt penguins enjoyed a few quick laps in the outside habitat at Penguin & Puffin Coast"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1888322201893343330)  2025-02-08T20:21Z 108.8K followers, 24.4K engagements


"Show some love for Saint Louis Zoo✔🐯 We are nominated for "Best Zoo" in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards again this year Show your support by voting once a day through March [--] for your favorite (admission free😊) Zoo at https://bit.ly/40SmMyf https://bit.ly/40SmMyf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1889017513507197170)  2025-02-10T18:24Z 108.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The Zoo's last job fair is on Saturday February [--] from [--] a.m. to noon in The Living World Building at the North Entrance. Open positions include food service personnel attraction operators and more. Dress is fair is business casual. Learn more at http://stlzoo.org/employment http://stlzoo.org/employment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1889437025977209132)  2025-02-11T22:11Z 108.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Heartbroken heading into Valentine's Day 💔 Meet our resident Luzon Bleeding Heart Doves. Both males and females of this striking species have natural red chest plumage that guests sometimes mistake for real "bleeding heart" wounds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1889750614411747398)  2025-02-12T18:57Z 108.9K followers, 15.7K engagements


"Look at these love bugs 🩷 Keepers in the Bayer Insectarium have seen lots of native Hercules beetle births in the last few months Most people in the area can find the species right in their backyards"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1890132861438570615)  2025-02-13T20:16Z 108.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Over the past year the Insectarium team has expanded its breeding of beetles. This success is largely due to new techniques to help beetles transition from larvae to pupa. There are [--] in various stages of development. Visit these lovebugs the next time you visit the Zoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1890181451414372473)  2025-02-13T23:29Z 108.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Be still my beating HEART its Valentines Day 💘 The Primate team treated the animals including Geoffroy's marmoset and the two-toed sloth with Valentines Day enrichment. Visit the Primate House the next time you visit the Zoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1890503576566251642)  2025-02-14T20:49Z 108.9K followers, 23.1K engagements


"HAPPY WORLD HIPPO DAY - the hippos at the Zoo probably. Hippos have an impressive bite opening their jaws up to [---] degrees The molars are used for eating while their long canine teeth are used to fight in the wild. Visit Mashavu Kiboko and Tombi at the Zoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1890835031259480124)  2025-02-15T18:46Z 108.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy President's Day To celebrate we wanted to share our 26th president's thoughts on a favorite "inquisitive" species that makes a home at the Saint Louis Zoo: The prairie dog. We are open until [--] p.m. today so stop by and learn about conservation efforts around the world"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1891524285862232211)  2025-02-17T16:25Z 108.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Meet two perfect new arrivals to Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park Przewalski's horses Nika and Sarnai are settling in at WildCare Park the Saint Louis Zoos safari park under development in north St. Louis County. This marks the first time our Zoo has cared for the species"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1891907601220202709)  2025-02-18T17:48Z 106.4K followers, 15K engagements


"Bringing back frosted tips ❄🦭 Harbor seals love the cold water relying on their multiple layers of blubber to provide insulation on chilly days like this. They use their sensitive whiskers to detect the movements of tasty fish when hunting in the wild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1892292867634176032)  2025-02-19T19:19Z 108.9K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Imagine attending a grazing gala supporting the Saint Louis Zoo ZOOFARI returns on Friday June [--] for the biggest fundraiser of the year. Enjoy a night of live music food and drinks from local restaurants and lots of fun Tickets are now available at http://stlzoo.org/zoofari http://stlzoo.org/zoofari"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1892676673348280450)  2025-02-20T20:44Z 108.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Suns out tongues out 😝 We are excited for above-freezing temperatures this weekend The Zoo is open this weekend and every weekend from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. We will see you soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1893301054680203663)  2025-02-22T14:05Z 108.9K followers, [----] engagements


"KSDK's "Show Me St. Louis" recently spent a day in the life of our reptile and amphibian keepers here at the Zoo https://bit.ly/4gVm5KB https://bit.ly/4gVm5KB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1894053184059891896)  2025-02-24T15:54Z 108.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Ready. Set. ZOOm 🏃💨 Make Tracks Through the Zoo presented by @STLChildrens is back on Sunday May [--]. Register for the 5K or 1-mile race that runs through parts of Forest Park and the Zoo. Register before the deadline at http://stlzoo.org/maketracks http://stlzoo.org/maketracks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1894464675326075205)  2025-02-25T19:09Z 108.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Winnie the red panda and Gabby the harbor seal enjoyed some St. Patrick's Day shenanigans today ☘☘"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1901721521896177810)  2025-03-17T19:45Z 106.4K followers, 23K engagements


"There's STILL a St. Louis ram in town ⚜🐏 The Zoo is home to one Transcaspian urial ram named Matterhorn who lives in the Red Rocks area of the Zoo along with four female ewes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1902868802859081794)  2025-03-20T23:44Z 106.4K followers, 21.2K engagements


"We're all bird watchers on opening day. Happy home opener St. Louis ⚾"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1905284448540647574)  2025-03-27T15:43Z 106.4K followers, 26K engagements


"Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park is booming with antelope babies In a span of about four weeks earlier this year keepers welcomed six addax calves and two newborn scimitar-horned oryx at the Zoo's safari park and conservation center under development in north St. Louis County"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1907518461611299269)  2025-04-02T19:40Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"A beer fit for a king (penguin)🐧🍻👏 STL Zoo Bier from @urbanchestnut is officially back for the season and available on Zoo grounds and at St. Louis area grocery stores and beer retailers. Learn more at https://stlzoo.org/services/dining/stlzoobier https://stlzoo.org/services/dining/stlzoobier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1934688220295356626)  2025-06-16T19:03Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Meet Rutabaga Earlier this month he became the first-ever banteng born at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park our conservation center and safari park under development in north St. Louis County. Banteng are a critically endangered wild cattle from Southeast Asia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1939057278042181739)  2025-06-28T20:24Z 106.4K followers, 24.9K engagements


"We're proud to share that the Saint Louis Zoo has once again earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) @zoos_aquariums Learn more at https://bit.ly/47PNaxV https://bit.ly/47PNaxV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1968778340787003629)  2025-09-18T20:45Z 109.7K followers, [----] engagements


"BIG things are charging ahead at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park 🦏✨ The first FIVE southern white rhinos arrived in September at our safari park and conservation center coming to north St. Louis County. Read more: https://stlzoo.org/news/firstrhinos https://stlzoo.org/news/firstrhinos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1975953158724604365)  2025-10-08T15:55Z 110.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Prost under the stars Zootoberfest At Night starts at [--] p.m. tomorrow Friday Oct. [--]. 🍻🌙 Enjoy German-themed food brews and tunes during this FREE extended-hours event. See whats in store 👉 http://stlzoo.org/zootoberfest http://stlzoo.org/zootoberfest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1976388488913150420)  2025-10-09T20:45Z 110.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Want to hang out this fall Be sure to check our hours Starting tomorrow Monday Oct. [--] the Zoo will be open [--] a.m.4 p.m. daily (except holidays). Last entry is [--] minutes before closing. The Zoo is open today Sunday Oct. [--] from [--] a.m.-5 p.m"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1977470603209617605)  2025-10-12T20:25Z 110.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Halloween has arrived Boo at the Zoo presented by @cardinalglennon begins with Sensory-Friendly Night on Tuesday Oct. [--]. During this event neurodivergent guests will have access to sensory maps quiet areas and specially trained staff. Learn more ➡ http://stlzoo.org/boo http://stlzoo.org/boo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1977783940116013172)  2025-10-13T17:10Z 110.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Things are looking up at WildCare Park 🦒🦒 Meet Mo and Daniel the first-ever giraffes to make a home at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park our new safari park and conservation center opening in [----] Learn more about WildCare Park at http://stlzoo.org/wildcarepark http://stlzoo.org/wildcarepark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1981808994239807874)  2025-10-24T19:44Z 109.6K followers, [----] engagements


"They've never even heard of Daylight Saving Time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1985080749133840871)  2025-11-02T20:25Z 109.2K followers, 29.7K engagements


"Wild Lights presented by @CommerceBank is back Nov. [--] and tickets are on sale now 🎟 Sip cocoa stroll through twinkling displays and snap pics with Santa. Popular nights sell fast Secure your spot today 👉 http://stlzoo.org/wildlights http://stlzoo.org/wildlights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1985405966288912893)  2025-11-03T17:57Z 109.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Exciting news from the North Pole Were nominated for @USATODAYs 10Best Readers Choice Awards for Best Zoo Lights 👏 Vote today and help us "sleigh" the competition: http://bit.ly/voteforwildlights2025 http://bit.ly/voteforwildlights2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1986180493801357458)  2025-11-05T21:15Z 109.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Who needs a beard with brows like these 😍 Our southern rockhopper penguins are #winning No Shave November with natures ultimate eyebrows. 💛🐧"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1987891778146459874)  2025-11-10T14:35Z 108.5K followers, [----] engagements


"It's fall yall. 🍁 Take a [--] second break and enjoy these clips from a lazy afternoon in Rivers Edge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1989761614464053470)  2025-11-15T18:25Z 108K followers, [----] engagements


"🗓 Save the Date: Wild Lights presented by @CommerceBank starts Nov. [--] 🎅 Take photos with Santa. 🛍 Shop the holiday market. 🍪 Enjoy exclusive treats. 🎟 Get your tickets at http://stlzoo.org/wildlights http://stlzoo.org/wildlights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1991187283899289750)  2025-11-19T16:50Z 108K followers, [----] engagements


"How is Jet already ONE YEAR OLD 🎂🎉 We're celebrating Jets big day with a look back on some of his big milestones and cutest moments. Happy birthday Jet 🥳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1992661983800275419)  2025-11-23T18:30Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Its the most festive week of the year 🦃 The Zoo is open [--] a.m.2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day and [--] a.m.4 p.m. daily. 🎀 Keep the celebration going with Wild Lights presented by Commerce Bank starting Friday Nov. [--] See this week's festivities at http://stlzoo.org/wildlights http://stlzoo.org/wildlights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1992966465981468993)  2025-11-24T14:40Z 108K followers, [----] engagements


"The joyful camel frolicking you didnt know you needed today. 🐪🐪🐪 Last week our resident Bactrian camels at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park became the first animals to explore the parks 63-acre Woodland Safari pasture. Judging by those gallops they approve"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1993356590640922742)  2025-11-25T16:30Z 106.4K followers, 14.9K engagements


"From icy turkeys to festive feasts Zoo animals got in the holiday spirit with special enrichment treats this week. Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving from everyone at the Saint Louis Zoo 🦃 The Zoo is open [--] a.m.-2 p.m. today and [--] a.m.-4 p.m. daily"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1994044054602977441)  2025-11-27T14:02Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"From icy turkeys to festive feasts Zoo animals got in the holiday spirit with special enrichment treats this week. Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving from everyone at the Saint Louis Zoo 🦃 The Zoo is open [--] a.m.-2 p.m. today and [--] a.m.-4 p.m. daily"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1994044054997242366)  2025-11-27T14:02Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Tonights the night 🌟 Wild Lights presented by @CommerceBank begins at [--] p.m. Tag @stlzoo and use #WildLights2025 to share your favorite moments with us See whats in store at http://stlzoo.org/wildlights http://stlzoo.org/wildlights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1994465096685220318)  2025-11-28T17:55Z 106.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Jet-zilla had a smashing time with his birthday enrichment 🐘😉 Keepers turned the Asian elephant habitat into a tiny city to celebrate Jets first birthday. Cardboard buildings hid dozens of fruit and ice treats for Jet Jade and Auntie Sri to enjoy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1994524267749286250)  2025-11-28T21:50Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Due to inclement weather and for the safety of our guests and staff Wild Lights is canceled tonight Saturday Nov. [--]. If you have purchased tickets for tonights event you will receive a full refund on the debit or credit card used to purchase. http://Stlzoo.org/wildlights http://Stlzoo.org/wildlights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1994864275354214759)  2025-11-29T20:21Z 106.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Caught red handed: Me devouring the Thanksgiving leftovers. 🦃"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1995206257775350107)  2025-11-30T19:00Z 106.4K followers, 12.2K engagements


"For the safety of our guests employees and volunteers the Saint Louis Zoo will close early at [--] p.m. today Monday Dec. [--] due inclement weather. We apologize for the inconvenience"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1995567362284585449)  2025-12-01T18:55Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Snowfall = SnowFUN ❄🐾 Winter wonder has arrived at the Zoo All resident Zoo animals have 24/7 access to indoor spaces. The animals you see outside during winter are species that can safely tolerate (and often enjoy) frosty temperatures. 😊"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1996236807797698695)  2025-12-03T15:15Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Give the gift of ZOOFARI tickets and create new Zoo memories with your 21+ friends and family 🥂🎆 Our party with a purpose is back on Friday June [--] [----] Tickets are on sale now Get all the details at http://stlzoo.org/zoofari http://stlzoo.org/zoofari"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1996331154891251800)  2025-12-03T21:30Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"We've decked the halls with pawsitively dazzling displays for Wild Lights presented by @CommerceBank Join us for the ✨brightest✨ event of the season open select nights through Dec. [--] 🎟👉 http://stlzoo.org/wildlights http://stlzoo.org/wildlights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1996614301998629021)  2025-12-04T16:15Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Looking for a calm and cozy holiday experience Sensory-Friendly Wild Lights presented by @CommerceBank is Monday Dec. [--] complete with quiet zones sensory maps and specially trained staff Limited tickets available at http://stlzoo.org/wildlights http://stlzoo.org/wildlights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1996943938238677039)  2025-12-05T14:05Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Its tiiiiime 🔔 🎀 The holidays are here *everyones* excited. Check out whats in store this season at http://stlzoo.org/events http://stlzoo.org/events"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1997346583466086509)  2025-12-06T16:45Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Only one thing on today's agenda: snacks. 🥬🐟🍪"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1998476561247322342)  2025-12-09T19:35Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Amur leopard cubs Vasilisa (Vasa) and Domovoi are now exploring their public habitat 🐾 These cubs are slowly getting to know the great outdoors alongside their mom Dot. There are no guaranteed times when the cubs will be visible. Learn more: http://stlzoo.org/leopardcubs http://stlzoo.org/leopardcubs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1998800086210396459)  2025-12-10T17:00Z 106.4K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Six tails. Twelve ears. Infinite cuteness. 🥹💙"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2000738671603982740)  2025-12-16T01:24Z 106.5K followers, 14.5K engagements


"Fa-la-la Wild Lights presented by @CommerceBank is voted one of the [--] Best Zoo Lights in America by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers Choice. 👏👏 Come see what all the fuss is about Get tickets at http://stlzoo.org/wildlights http://stlzoo.org/wildlights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2001069856892821590)  2025-12-16T23:20Z 106.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Me when there's gooey butter cake at the potluck 😋"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2001313992027812144)  2025-12-17T15:30Z 106.5K followers, 13.5K engagements


"How we feel bundling up in style this season ❄🧣"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2001680137964716050)  2025-12-18T15:45Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Bear-y merry nights await at Wild Lights presented by @CommerceBank 🧸🎁 Every snowflake and sleigh bell is glowing with holiday cheer Reserve your wildly festive evening at http://stlzoo.org/wildlights http://stlzoo.org/wildlights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2001795909844181110)  2025-12-18T23:25Z 106.5K followers, [----] engagements


"POV: King penguin chick Cleopatra spots her dinner. 🍽🐟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2002499347162751457)  2025-12-20T22:00Z 106.5K followers, 16.4K engagements


"All aboard the birthday express Orangutans Forest (2) and Ginger (11) are another year older. 🧡🎂 Keepers helped the pair celebrate with a festive holiday-themed enrichment party last week including several tasty surprises prepared by the Zoos Nutrition Center"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2003605341792059631)  2025-12-23T23:15Z 106.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Warm winter days = prime Zoo weather ☀ The Zoo is open today Wednesday Dec. [--] from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. and closed all day tomorrow Thursday Dec. [--]. We will reopen Friday Dec. [--] at [--] a.m. Stop by for the chance to see our resident Amur leopard cubs soaking up the sun"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2003835626777346410)  2025-12-24T14:30Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The Zoo is closed today Thursday Dec. [--]. In the meantime here are our resident Sichuan takins enjoying a holiday treat. ❄ The Zoo reopens at [--] a.m. tomorrow Friday Dec. [--]. Wild Lights presented by Commerce Bank resumes Friday night and continues through Sunday Dec. 28"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2004213128293191856)  2025-12-25T15:30Z 106.5K followers, [----] engagements


"You voted with your views Here are the top Zoo videos you just couldnt stop watching this year 😍 #2025recap #yearinreview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2004611997015453700)  2025-12-26T17:55Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"33 never looked so good. 🥳 Happy birthday to Raja 🐘 Keepers celebrated Rajas big day with a buffet of his favorite treats behind the scenes This week Raja is enjoying care fit for a king behind the scenes while his public habitat undergoes maintenance improvements"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2004922798624362941)  2025-12-27T14:30Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy New Years Eve Its time to leave [----] behind. 😉 The Zoo is open today from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. We will be closed tomorrow Thursday Jan. [--] for New Year's Day. See you in 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2006368530078237038)  2025-12-31T14:15Z 106.4K followers, [----] engagements


"2025 might be over. but we can't stop thinking about our favorite baby moments. One last look for old times' sake. 😉🥹 The Zoo is closed today Thursday Jan. [--] for New Year's Day. We will reopen tomorrow Jan. [--] at [--] a.m"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2006734750292029533)  2026-01-01T14:30Z 106.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Early birds see the red panda 👀 Pete and Winnie are early risers often seen cruising their tree-top pathways first thing in the morning. Native to the Himalayas this species doesn't mind the winter cold making them the perfect animal to visit year-round ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2007516105833595237)  2026-01-03T18:15Z 106.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Our winter mood board: ❄👟🐅 Starting today Jan. [--] the Zoo is open [--] a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday and [--] a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays except holidays. The Zoos winter hours continue through Feb. 27"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2008188023654035592)  2026-01-05T14:45Z 106.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Just a toddler chimp doing toddler chimp things. 🐵😍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2008604524781457571)  2026-01-06T18:20Z 106.5K followers, 12.3K engagements


"These duos would ❄definitely❄ take gold at the U.S. Figure Skating championships. The Saint Louis Zoo wishes good luck to everyone competing this week 👏⛸"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2008950603666407596)  2026-01-07T17:15Z 106.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This is your sign to treat yourself to your favorite snack today 🍎🍪"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2009400519773585447)  2026-01-08T23:03Z 106.5K followers, [----] engagements


"We're just a ✨little✨ excited for the weekend 🐧🔊"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2010052824336326987)  2026-01-10T18:15Z 106.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Splash. Play. Repeat. 🦭❄💦 Not even winter can slow down our resident California sea lions These expert divers have a thick layer of blubber that insulates their body to stay warm in frigid temperatures so they can splish and splash all year long. 😉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2010835476505063831)  2026-01-12T22:05Z 106.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Look whos new: Four African painted dog pups were born at the Saint Louis Zoo on Dec. [--] [----]. This is the first litter for this species ever born at the Zoo 🐾👏 Learn more at http://stlzoo.org/painteddogs http://stlzoo.org/painteddogs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/2011103533706207543)  2026-01-13T15:50Z 106.8K followers, 46.1K engagements


"Can't find the Amur leopard cubs in Big Cat Country Try looking up. ☝ These climbing experts are known to go vertical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2012220895192854659)  2026-01-16T17:50Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"ZOOFARI is back Friday June [--] [----] This 21+ party with a purpose features sweet and savory local eats specialty cocktails and flocking good musical entertainment. Get tickets ➡ http://stlzoo.org/zoofari http://stlzoo.org/zoofari"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2014000078617284646)  2026-01-21T15:40Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Humboldt penguin Chiquitita recently took an enrichment field trip to the sub-Antarctic habitat The Humboldts live outdoors in a separate space so she couldnt stay long but we have a feeling Chiquitita and king penguin Elmer will be great long distance friends. 😉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2014478253008756793)  2026-01-22T23:20Z 106.9K followers, 41.8K engagements


"For the safety of our guests employees and volunteers the Saint Louis Zoo will be closed tomorrow Saturday Jan. [--] and Sunday Jan. [--] due to the extreme cold and forecasted snow. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Zoo is open until [--] p.m. today Friday Jan. 23"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2014765113950020003)  2026-01-23T18:20Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Time for a PUPdate Our resident African painted dog pups have opened their eyes and playtime is on 🐾🥹 The pups will make their public debut later this winter stay tuned for the next pupdate and learn more at http://stlzoo.org/painteddogs http://stlzoo.org/painteddogs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2014814967313100934)  2026-01-23T21:38Z 106.9K followers, 53K engagements


"Its called a glamour shot. 📸🌟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2015126231079936204)  2026-01-24T18:15Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"For the safety of our guests employees and volunteers the Saint Louis Zoo will remain closed Monday Jan. [--] due to the extreme cold. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Zoo is closed today Sunday Jan. 25"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2015464859769471482)  2026-01-25T16:40Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The Zoo might be closed but Kallu is making the most of this winter weather ❄ 🐾 Stay warm out there everyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2015511329675633094)  2026-01-25T19:45Z 106.9K followers, 616.6K engagements


"Tickets are on sale NOW for Animals Aglow presented by #WellsFargo 🏮 On select nights March [--] through May [--] guests will be immersed in interactive displays cultural performances and more at this Chinese lantern festival. Buy your tickets today at http://stlzoo.org/animalsaglow http://stlzoo.org/animalsaglow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2016575850305540247)  2026-01-28T18:15Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Fun fact: Camels love the cold ❄ Bactrian camels live in a wide range of temperatures in the desert including the freezing cold Their long shaggy fur keeps them warm and allows them to thrive during winter conditions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2016675979591102808)  2026-01-29T00:53Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"King penguin Cleopatra is getting her big girl feathers As the juvenile down falls away Cleos water-wicking coat has started to show. Once her wardrobe makeover is complete she'll be ready for a fashionable debut at Penguin & Puffin Coast. 😍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2017330804301373555)  2026-01-30T20:15Z 106.9K followers, 26.5K engagements


"Happy International Zebra Day 🦓 What better time to show just how much Grevys zebra Roxie has grown Born in April [----] weighing just [----] lbs Roxie was the first-ever animal born at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park. Today shes nearly full-grown and thriving with her herd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2017662228007158060)  2026-01-31T18:12Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"SNOW much fun at the Zoo after last week's snowstorm ☃"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2017720867900248080)  2026-01-31T22:05Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"American Red Wolf brothers Finn and Obi made the most of a snowy day ❄ The brothers are part of a vital population helping conserve the most endangered wolf species in the world at Saint Louis Zoos Sears Lehmann Jr. Wildlife Reserve in Franklin County. https://bit.ly/3NMt1Rs https://bit.ly/3NMt1Rs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018080253311103078)  2026-02-01T21:53Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Starting the day off with a biiiiiiiiig stretch. 🌞"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2019425958093005208)  2026-02-05T15:00Z 106.9K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Not a lot going on at the moment. 🧡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2019888862659526837)  2026-02-06T21:40Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"How our animals would show up to the watch party tonight🏈👇 🎉Cheers the loudest ➡ Penguin 🍿Brings the best snacks ➡ Prairie Dogs 🎶Most excited for the halftime show ➡ Sea Lions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020616947197456688)  2026-02-08T21:53Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Just one month until Animals Aglow presented by #WellsFargo ✨🌺 🏮🐉 With over [--] glowing displays nightly cultural performances and specialty food and drinks theres something for everyone at Animals Aglow Grab your tickets today at http://stlzoo.org/animalsaglow http://stlzoo.org/animalsaglow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022340195287224614)  2026-02-13T16:00Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Penguin bubble party Yes please 🫧🐧 One-year-old rockhopper penguin Bumi had a blast with bubble enrichment Keepers set up a bubble machine for the indoor habitat at Penguin & Puffin Coast for a fun bubble party"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1975667545014239596)  2025-10-07T21:00Z 106.9K followers, 6.6M engagements


"Ladies celebrating ladies Happy Galentines Day from the girls at the Zoo💕"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022468428196364384)  2026-02-14T00:30Z 106.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Its a bear-y sweet Valentines Day at the Zoo Zoo staff showed their love for our resident sibling grizzly bears with a giant ice block of goodies. Huck and Finley paws-itively adored their valentine 💘"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022694928338268267)  2026-02-14T15:30Z 106.9K followers, 177.2K engagements


"Just when the Sharks thought it was safe to go back to St. Louis. @StLouisBlues Rob is sending you good vibes for tonight's game #WeAllBleedBlue #playgloria #letsgoblues @LouieSTLBlues #StanleyCup #playoffs #stlblues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1130912370790944777)  2019-05-21T19:04Z 109.2K followers, [---] engagements


"This spring was scheduled to be the launch of an intense multi-season biodiversity census at the Saint Louis Zoo North Campus. Important data is still being collected through remote cameras acoustic recorders & direct observation. More info: http://stlzoo.org/blog http://stlzoo.org/blog"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1260780878365515782)  2020-05-14T03:56Z 109.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Do you have a Zoo lover on your list This holiday season whether you shop from home or at the Zoo weve got you covered. Find great holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list this year at the Saint Louis Zoo More info: http://stlzoo.org/holiday http://stlzoo.org/holiday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1327271501989548034)  2020-11-13T15:26Z 109.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Species Spotlight Name: Asian Elephant (Raja) Scientific Name: Elephas maximus Conservation Status: Endangered Elephants drink 20-40 gallons of water every day They suck water into their trunk then pour it into their mouths. #SpeciesSpotlight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1441059296209481730)  2021-09-23T15:18Z 109.1K followers, [--] engagements


"In a way every day at the Zoo is #WorldWildlifeDay right Today is World Wildlife Day but appreciating celebrating and supporting wildlife is what we do all year round #WWD2022"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1499423869853179921)  2022-03-03T16:38Z 109K followers, [--] engagements


"#StlZoo volunteers are amazing because: They are so passionate about the Zoo They would do anything for the guests the employees and the animals Thank you thank you thank you Dustin Deschamp Vice President Internal Relations & General Counsel #VolunteerAppreciationWeek"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1516411803298942980)  2022-04-19T13:42Z 109.1K followers, [--] engagements


"It is estimated only [-----] to [-----] Asian elephants remain in the wild. Through the Zoos WildCare Institute Center for Asian Elephant Conservation we continue to work towards a healthy and stable wild Asian elephant population. #asianelephantawarenessmonth #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1557018999216562178)  2022-08-09T15:00Z 109.2K followers, [---] engagements


"🐌La orana and bonjour from Moorea French Polynesia Zoological Manager of Invertebrates Kayla Garcia is in French Polynesia for two weeks working on the Zoo's WildCare Institute program for the tiniest conservation species the Zoo raises: the extinct in the wild Partula snail"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1645839175499776007)  2023-04-11T17:20Z 109.2K followers, [----] engagements


"🐌 Almost [----] Partula snails were released in French Polynesia this week Its become an international effort to raise these snails and prepare them for release back into the wild. There is hope that they may once again thrive in their native habitat. #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1645880170664849409)  2023-04-11T20:03Z 109.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Select dates through Oct. [--] check out Winging It at the Zoo. This 20-minute show features exotic and native birds which will demonstrate their natural abilities. Youll be kept on your talons with audience participation and conservation facts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1675731095453835264)  2023-07-11T04:49Z 105.4K followers, 65.7K engagements


"Altogether our systems at Sea Lion Sound filter roughly [----] gallons of water per minute This cycle is constant every minute of every day of every year so the water is continuously filtering and always being monitored by our Life Support Systems team #AnimalsAlways #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1677783452471443457)  2023-07-09T04:47Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Two trumpeter swan cygnets hatched on May [--] our first since [----] They have an important conservation mission: next spring theyll be part of a reintroduction program in Oregon to help restore the wild populations on the Pacific coast"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1678417747812790278)  2023-07-11T06:35Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The #StlZoo recently completed reintroductions of the American burying beetle a continuous effort we have been spearheading for over a decade. There is a years worth of planning and acquiring materials needed for the reintroductions of this endangered species. #AnimalsAlways"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1678819002582200323)  2023-07-11T17:32Z 104.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy National Zookeeper Week from our troop to yours #NZKW2023 #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1681390664963981314)  2023-07-19T17:22Z 104.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Its another great day during #NationalZookeeperWeek Enjoy this special note from the Herpetarium team: The keepers in the Herpetarium love every aspect of our jobs; from conservation around the world to diet prep to educational outreach and training. Herpetarium means family""  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1681682852587397121)  2023-07-19T17:23Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"During your next visit find a few of the Herpetarium keepers' favorite species like the ocellate mountain viper giant Asian pond turtle mountain chicken frog pig-nosed turtle Jamaican iguana gray's monitor and Mexican alligator lizard just to name a few #NZKW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1681775609607749634)  2023-07-20T01:30Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Annually a coalition of animal care experts veterinarians veterinarian technicians and educators from AZA-accredited zoos go to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean to help support conservation efforts surrounding bird species in the area"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1685665079834943489)  2023-07-30T14:54Z 108.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Extinct in the wild for now but not forever The Zoo is supporting a pioneering effort to release Guam kingfishers (sihek"). We sent fertile eggs to Sedgwick County Zoo in June and we hope this effort leads to the first kingfishers to be introduced to the wild in the future"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1686393214356553729)  2023-08-01T15:07Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Our staff take care of about [--] percent of all of the Guam kingfishers in the @zoos_aquariums population. Under the guidance of the Sihek SSP Coordinator we have begun mobilizing a plan to introduce this species to the stable and safe Palmyra Atoll. #WildlifeConservation #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1686423868301365266)  2023-08-01T17:09Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The demise of the Guam kingfisher is well-known and can be traced to the accidental introduction of the brown tree snake. The snake has wreaked havoc on the island's ecosystem for decades. We are working on a multiyear effort to safely release this species back into the wild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1686470212588023808)  2023-08-01T20:13Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#TosstheTusk is happening in two days The Zoo cares for a multi-generational Asian elephant family. The Zoo also supports elephants in their native habitat. The Zoos goal includes Asian elephants in the worlds future forever both in zoos and in the wild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1689287704658251776)  2023-08-09T14:49Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Happy #WorldLionDay to our beautiful pair Ingozi and Cabara The lions in this power couple are [--] and [--] years old respectively. Although they are geriatric guests will often see them moving around together in their habitat especially Cabara who likes to climb the tree"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1689637874306891777)  2023-08-10T14:00Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Wild African lions are at risk of extinction. They are disappearing from some of their traditional habitats in Africa because of human activity and the decline of prey species. The Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute is helping save lions in Africa. #worldlionday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1689703431458443264)  2023-08-10T18:21Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"African lions Ingozi and Cabara have raised two litters of cubs at the Zoo which now live at other @zoos_aquariums-accredited zoos as part of the African Lion Species Survival Plan. They are enjoying their golden years at Big Cat Country. #WorldLionDay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1689753259831910400)  2023-08-10T21:39Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Elephants are playful animals They love interacting with each other. Keepers provide daily enrichment to encourage their interactions. Enrichment offers opportunities for physical and mental stimulation. No two days are ever alike for the herd #WorldElephantDay #TossTheTusk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1690007844031021056)  2023-08-11T14:30Z 105.4K followers, 11.5K engagements


"During hot weather pools and sprinklers serve as a form of enrichment and a perfect way for elephants to beat the heat. During a walk through Rivers Edge you may find them swimming and splashing with each other in one of their habitat pools. #WorldElephantDay #TossTheTusk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1690037917903671296)  2023-08-11T16:30Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The elephant bath routine is filled with stretching behaviors that allow keepers to get a good visual assessment of animal. Keepers hose off dirt and sand apply a specially formulated elephant soap and scrub the elephant from the tips of their toes to the top of their head"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1690100804395716608)  2023-08-11T20:40Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Raja the Zoos male elephant is [--] years old and the first elephant born at the #StlZoo Raja is extremely smart and loves training with his keepers. Hes a laid-back guy and enjoys lifes simple pleasures such as cuddling up with a log for the night. #WorldElephantDay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1690366333114826752)  2023-08-12T14:15Z 105.4K followers, 18.5K engagements


"Priya is the youngest elephant in the herd at [--] years old With high energy and tons of sass Priya loves running around with her sisters vocalizing and causing mischief. Lately however she has been spotted near her aunties attempting to learn the ways of an adult elephant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1690480051941249025)  2023-08-12T21:47Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Pearl is a real gem and one of our three geriatric "Golden Girls." She is Rajas mother and a grandma to Maliha Jade and Priya. Besides mentoring the youngsters she loves to interact with her keepers and spends early mornings basking in the sun. #WorldElephantDay #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1690552525299077120)  2023-08-13T02:35Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Ellie is an exceptional mother and doting grandmother. As the guardian of the family and on of the herd's geriatric "Golden Girls" she leads her family with gentleness and grace. Ellie can almost always be seen spending time amongst her family. #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1690736245599514624)  2023-08-13T14:45Z 105.4K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Rani's mellow and easygoing. She is Ellies eldest daughter and our herds most food-motivated elephant. Her favorite pastimes are foraging for snacks covering herself in mud and throwing her leftover hay and browse on her head like a crown. #WorldElephantDay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1690843945176027137)  2023-08-13T21:53Z [--] followers, 11.5K engagements


"Donna is the musician in the family because of her vocalization and keen ability to turn anything into an instrument. Guests will often see (or likely hear) this geriatric "Golden Girl" making music for the rest of the family. #WorldElephantDay #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1691118510032982016)  2023-08-14T16:04Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Armenia's diverse landscape is home to a captivating array of lizard species including the sand lizard Lacerta media. This unique lizard showcases both bold colors and intricate markings that make it a beautiful sight in the field. #WorldLizardDay #Lizard #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1691148969718730752)  2023-08-14T18:05Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Aw such big smiles to start the day These excited tawny frogmouths are a family trio. Seen here is the dad and two month old chicks after one of the keepers greeted them in the morning. Tawny frogmouth parents share egg incubation and the brooding of the chicks. #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1691827311820030360)  2023-08-16T15:00Z 104.6K followers, 77.5K engagements


"This bird family just got a little bigger Three spur-winged plover chicks hatched in early June at the Zoo. In the video the parents will lean back on their hocks and their tiny chick legs poke out from the bottom. This process is called brooding"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1692181617832284500)  2023-08-17T14:28Z 105.4K followers, 14.7K engagements


"See serene Sri Sri (pronounced see) with her calm demeanor and ability to go with the flow is the glue to our elephant family. She is often seen with besties Donna and Jade or throwing sticks high into trees to knock down their yummy leaves. #StlZoo #Elephant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1692218256176656557)  2023-08-17T16:54Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy #InternationalOrangutanDay The Zoo is home to four Sumatran orangutans here at the Saint Louis Zoo Cinta Rubih Merah and Ginger. We celebrate our orangutans every day with the best healthcare diet and enrichment making sure they are happy and healthy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1692913332343144795)  2023-08-19T14:56Z 105.4K followers, 22.8K engagements


"HUTAN works on building fire hose bridges to help connect the fragmented forest corridors. The Zoo is sending two keepers to help with this project Animal care staff not only care for the orangutans at the Zoo but help orangutans in the wild so they will be around in the future"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1692955106235269551)  2023-08-19T17:42Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"🐆 See ya later sleepin Vader Male cheetah Vader is stretching out in his grassy habitat He really knows how to take advantage of this summer weather. Vader is one of five cheetahs that live at the Zoo in Rivers Edge. Find them during your next visit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1693276765290909953)  2023-08-20T15:00Z 105.4K followers, 28.2K engagements


"Great things come in threes In this case the three boys from the Bingwa Bunch Mbili Tano and Tatu can be seen basking in the shade of a relaxing afternoon. The Bingwa Bunch is the loving name given to the litter of eight cubs born at the #StlZoo in [----]. #AnimalsAlways"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1694359622520361024)  2023-08-23T14:43Z 105.4K followers, 31.2K engagements


"The team at the #StlZoo Sears Lehmann Jr. Wildlife Reserve strives to create habitats like acclimation pens for American red wolves. We want to ensure that the wolves retain their natural fear of humans protecting them from potential trouble if they are released into the wild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1694786736847483383)  2023-08-24T19:00Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Tom Sehnert (left) and Derek Strunk (right) are part of our maintenance and facilities community. This September they will support facilities management projects at one of the Madagascar Fauna and Flora Groups conservation research sites Parc Ivoloina #WildlifeConservation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1695085657536725117)  2023-08-25T14:48Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy #WorldAfricanPaintedDogDay The Zoo has a pack of four dogs. Betty the golden girl is [--] years old and is a sister to Mazie. Mazie is the mother to 9-year-olds Makini and Saka. Saka is our only male in the pack and is the largest overall. #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1695447283108573512)  2023-08-26T14:45Z 105.4K followers, 12.3K engagements


"African painted dogs live in family packs of usually five to [--] dogs with some cases of larger packs. They have a unique social structure caring for their young aged and injured that sets them apart from every other predator in Africa. #StlZoo #WorldAfricanPaintedDogDay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1695481293818015986)  2023-08-26T17:00Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Conflict with humans is easily the most common driver of large predator population decline. Through the work of our partner the Botswana Predator Conservation Trust we endeavor to minimize or eliminate the human and painted dog conflict. #StlZoo #WorldAfricanPaintedDogDay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1695578643047628870)  2023-08-26T23:27Z 104.8K followers, [----] engagements


"This September primate keeper Emma Ahern will be traveling to Madagascar to support Parc Ivoloina a former forestry station that has been transformed into a 282-hectare conservation education research and training center. #WildlifeConservation #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1695813482397012472)  2023-08-27T15:00Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The #StlZoo is home to nine Asian elephants three of whom have surpassed the milestone age of [--] Our Golden Girls Pearl Donna and Ellie turned [--] this year. We monitor them daily and provide them with individualized care. #StlZoo #AnimalsAlways"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1696589557100134833)  2023-08-29T18:24Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Being able to lay down and get back up is extremely important as elephants age. We fortify their individualized diets based on their nutritional needs and offer joint supplements. Eventually we may need to offer softer food options when they are using their last set of teeth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1696621290788958401)  2023-08-29T20:30Z 105.4K followers, 17.4K engagements


"❤ Dont wake our sleeping Rubih We are thrilled to share that 19-year-old orangutan Rubih is expecting her first baby and we could not be more excited for this first-time mom-to-be #AnimalsAlways #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1697632964266402012)  2023-09-01T15:30Z 105.4K followers, 10.1K engagements


"The Zoo has four Sumatran orangutans Cinta (the baby's dad) Rubih Merah & Ginger. Rubihs baby will be an important addition to the population of Sumatran orangutans both in AZA communities and in the world. She is early in her pregnancy and the expected due date is in 2024"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1697694084184375338)  2023-09-01T19:33Z 105.4K followers, 10.9K engagements


"🛁 Boris is working on looking his best for International Vulture Awareness Day Circle over to the Bird House TODAY from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. to learn all about these magnificent birds. Stop by for keeper chats and to see the Zoo's impressive king vultures and cinereous vultures"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1697993116312084723)  2023-09-02T15:21Z 104.6K followers, [----] engagements


"For the first time Boo at the Zoo will host a Sensory-Friendly night on Monday October [--]. For those with sensory sensitivities this night will mirror the traditional Boo at the Zoo experience with added features including a limited number of free KultureCity backpacks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1699134828401090735)  2023-09-05T18:58Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Whos hungry (Sound on) Right before a meal the gorillas at the Zoo will grumble when they see their food. Kayin gets excited when he spots his food and shows off his large vocal range. Joe has a much deeper grumble"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1699450786663559206)  2023-09-06T15:53Z 104.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The Zoo's welding team designed and installed standing rest beams in the bedtime stalls of the three geriatric elephants at the Zoo. Imagine a horizontal post along a wall that an elephant could lean their hip on or rest their trunk on to take weight off of their joints #StlZoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1699800131619750248)  2023-09-07T15:01Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"As part of our efforts to help Donna Ellie and Pearl stay comfortable throughout their golden years the Elephant Care Team piles large mounds of sand in their habitats to encourage recumbent rest. They can tell who used the piles by the unique body imprints the next morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1699839747047174390)  2023-09-07T17:39Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The Golden Girls receive extra veterinary exams and the keepers monitor the elephant's sleep habits because we are committed to encompassing elephant care for the duration of their extensive lives"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1699873193970762056)  2023-09-07T19:52Z 104.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Today the Zoo is celebrating Primate Awareness Day The Zoo homes three species of apes: gorillas chimpanzees and orangutans. Apes are a lot different than monkeys and lemurs. Apes do not have tails and have broad chests. Bakari seen here is using a stick to get to his food"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1700168683606134789)  2023-09-08T15:26Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Is it a lemur or a monkey They may look the same but they are quite different Lemurs have wet noses and have a reflective layer over their eyes to see at night Lemurs are also native to Madagascar while monkeys are native to South America Africa and Asia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1700229070770802965)  2023-09-08T19:26Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The Zoo has four lemur species and eight monkey species. Lemurs are some of the most endangered animals in the world Three out of the eight monkey species at the Zoo are also endangered. Loss of population is caused by habitat destruction and illegal pet trade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1700283144086098389)  2023-09-08T23:01Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The Saint Louis Zoo Wildcare Institute partners with the Center for the Conservation of Congo Apes to help protect gorillas and chimpanzees in the wild. With the support of the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project the goal is to ensure the long-term survival of chimps and gorillas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1700530523414626367)  2023-09-09T15:24Z 105.4K followers, [--] engagements


"The decline in lemur and monkey populations is caused by habitat destruction logging illegal hunting and the illegal pet trade. The Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute works to save many endangered species around the world including lemurs in Madagascar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1700607825104236760)  2023-09-09T20:31Z 104.8K followers, [----] engagements


"I'm representing the #StlZoo WildCare Institute Center for Asian Elephant Conservation at the Elephant Conservation Center in Sayaboury Province Laos I can already tell this is a special place even from my short visit so far." - Keeper Joshua Sydney-Smith"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1700891653769146432)  2023-09-10T15:19Z 104.4K followers, [----] engagements


"This family is part of a population of American red wolves living in Zoos or Conservation Centers including the Sears Lehmann Jr. Wildlife Reserve in Franklin County. The Zoo in partnership with AZA American Red Wolf SAFE and @usfws is working to save this keystone species"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1702366874149753167)  2023-09-14T17:01Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The American red wolf population once spanned from Pennsylvania to Florida and Texas Now wild American red wolves live in North Carolina. By protecting natural habitats we are not only helping the American Red Wolf but also helping ourselves and the health of our ecosystem"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1702401603548909612)  2023-09-14T19:19Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The good decisions today will make a difference in the future. The Zoo is celebrating Climate Solutions Day from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. on Sunday Sept. [--]. Local non-profits city departments and Zoo staff will engage with guests on the climate issues we are all facing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1704593837681754325)  2023-09-20T20:30Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Support local businesses that source products locally so the items we buy and use dont have to travel as far. This uses less fossil fuels and keeps the heat-trapping blanket around Earth from getting thicker. Learn more about Climate Solutions Day at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1705680205547737577)  2023-09-23T20:27Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"A party fit for a queen 👑👑 Diana the female East African crowned crane celebrated her 26th birthday last week with partner Bran She celebrated the day with some enrichment including a fun mirror to look at themselves. Join us in wishing Diana a happy belated birthday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1706348699633262753)  2023-09-25T16:43Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Monday October [--] for a screening of the Cannes World Film Festival January [----] Winner for Best Environmental Film "Stopping the Next Pandemic." No tickets or registration is required. Learn more at http://stlzoo.org/events/conservationconversation http://stlzoo.org/events/conservationconversation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1707432524316659877)  2023-09-28T16:30Z 108.3K followers, [----] engagements


"How it started vs. How its going Happy first birthday Rhubarb Francois Langurs are born with bright orange hair. The color helps the baby stand out as the female adults keep track of the newborn and take care of her. As she gets older her orange hair will fade to black"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1708144214003872221)  2023-09-30T15:38Z 105.4K followers, 19.4K engagements


"Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth Meet Jessica Amaro Ranger Base dispatcher at the Zoo. Jessy started out as a seasonal employee. Jessy did not get to fully celebrate her Hispanic heritage growing up but as an adult she has rediscovered and appreciates her heritage more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1709970224227692615)  2023-10-05T16:34Z 104.6K followers, [----] engagements


"pov: chilling in the trees. Native to Mexico the Mexican alligator lizard lives exclusively in trees where they hide in the plants. They are one of the most illegally trafficked reptiles in the world causing the population to decline. See this species when you visit the Zoo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1712133271507661062)  2023-10-11T15:49Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Join us on Oct. [--] for the first Boo at the Zoo presented by @cardinalglennon Sensory-Friendly night This special night will mirror the traditional Boo at the Zoo experience while offering guests with sensory sensitivities more resources. Learn more:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1713231966647058491)  2023-10-14T16:35Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Kayla has worked at the Zoo for eight and a half years. She started off as a keeper in the Bayer Insectarium and the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium. Kayla is currently the Zoological Manager of Invertebrates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1713575796588068907)  2023-10-15T15:21Z 104.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Kayla loves to talk with Zoo guests about the insects she cares about so much. I love being able to share my passion for invertebrates. They are often misunderstood but a vital group of animals that we couldnt live without"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1713619770484887814)  2023-10-15T18:16Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Join us at the Zoo from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. on October [--] for World Reptile Day Visit the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium to hear from keepers and learn about what the Zoo is doing for reptile conservation and how you can help Visit for more details"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1714013870652572030)  2023-10-16T20:22Z 104.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The Saint Louis Zoo is saddened to announce that Rani a 27-year-old female Asian elephant has died. She unexpectedly passed away at approximately [--] p.m. on Friday October [--] 2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1714371033933754829)  2023-10-17T20:01Z 104.5K followers, 21.6K engagements


"Today is #WorldOkapiDay Is it a horse Is it a zebra Actually okapi are the only living relative of the giraffe and they share many similarities including their ossicones (small horns) long necks and long dark-colored tongues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1714727571395338529)  2023-10-18T19:38Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute supports okapi conservation in the wild by working with the Okapi Conservation Project in the Congo. They provide wildlife guards and community assistance like clean water and medical services strengthening the local economy. #WorldOkapiDay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1714778658538201261)  2023-10-18T23:01Z 104.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy #VetTechWeek We have six incredible veterinary technicians at the Zoo. While their job often consists of clinical work and assisting in procedures they also play a vital role in animal care such as animal husbandry during their hospital visit and pathology"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1715076370869399998)  2023-10-19T18:44Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Vet techs not only work at the Zoo but they also have the opportunity to travel internationally and play a direct role in conservation work. These skilled vet techs are able to assist with animals in their native habitat including Madagascar and Saipan #VetTechWeek"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1715418688235471323)  2023-10-20T17:24Z 104.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The American alligator was near extinction years ago due to hunting for their skin. In [----] the species was placed on the endangered species list which banned hunting these reptiles. Today they are no longer endangered and a great success story in U.S. wildlife conservation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1715798882519564735)  2023-10-21T18:35Z 104.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The Zoo is home to a 13-year-old male Okapi named "Akia". He arrived at the Zoo in [----] at [--] years old. He is an ambassador for his species as there are less than [---] Okapi in North American AZA Accredited Zoos. His favorite foods are kale and alfalfa hay. #WorldOkapiDay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1716110690274955538)  2023-10-22T15:14Z 104.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Okapi are a unique and secretive species that are native only to the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is estimated that only [-----] individuals may exist in their native habitat but their true numbers are difficult to estimate. #WorldOkapiDay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1716157492793631116)  2023-10-22T18:20Z 104.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Okapi are threatened mostly by habitat destruction and deforestation to clear land for mining minerals like coltan that are used in electronics. Recycling old electronics like cell phones is a great way to help okapi in the wild because it reduces the demand for coltan mining"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1716214116539408654)  2023-10-22T22:05Z 104.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute supports Okapi conservation in the wild with the Okapi Conservation Project (OCP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Zoo hosted two OCP colleagues last week for the first time in [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1717206979406336318)  2023-10-25T15:50Z 104.5K followers, [----] engagements


"The Zoo is helping #PaintTheCITYRed The Zoo pylon is lit up for @stlCITYsc playoffs. Good luck on your post-season run"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1718309423922483468)  2023-10-28T16:51Z 104.6K followers, 21.8K engagements


"LETS GOOOOOOOOO CITY SC - Mandy California sea lions Roby and Mandy are excited for Game [--] tonight for @stlCITYsc Roby is showing off his header and Mandy is working on her kicks. #PaintTheCITYRed #AllForCITY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1718655034001686637)  2023-10-29T15:44Z 108.6K followers, 77.6K engagements


"Our City. Our Zoo Primate keepers provided some red chalk to the colobus monkeys and their very own tifo Even the Primates are #AllInCity for St. Louis CITY SC #PaintTheCITYRed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1720100100003840161)  2023-11-02T15:26Z 108.1K followers, 296.2K engagements


"The animals at Red Rocks are excited to #PaintTheCITYRed The mighty takin Bactrian camels and banteng are out and have their game face on The Zoo is ready for Game [--] of St. Louis CITY SC playoffs Go CITY #AllinCITY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1720841400877449507)  2023-11-04T16:32Z 108.1K followers, 24.3K engagements


"The Saint Louis Zoo presented its [----] Conservation Award and three additional Saint Louis Zoo Awards at the 32nd Annual Marlin Perkins Society Celebration on Tuesday November [--]. Congratulations to the winners Read more at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1724150224870920642)  2023-11-13T19:40Z 104.8K followers, [----] engagements


"May your days be bear-y and bright Looking for the perfect gift Give the gift of adopting a polar bear This special adoption includes a polar bear plush (while supplies last) a personalized adoption certificate and more Order today at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1725199857374113938)  2023-11-16T17:11Z 104.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Dr. Ainoa Neito Claudin field veterinarian with the Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine and other Zoo staff members traveled to Madagascar in November [----]. Read her blog at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1730358571110437098)  2023-11-30T22:50Z 104.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Radiated tortoises are native to Madagascar. These beautiful reptiles are among the most illegally trafficked animals in the world This along with deforestation and climate change makes this species critically endangered"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1730686984497078317)  2023-12-01T20:35Z 104.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Are you in need of last-minute gifts this holiday season The Zoos got you covered 🎁 Zoo membership with the [----] commemorative ornament 🎁 Matching pajamas for the whole family 🎁 Plush toys of your favorite animal Shop at the Zoo until [--] p.m. on December [--] for your gift"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1737191886291431821)  2023-12-19T19:23Z 108.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Roby the red-nosed sea lion Male California sea lion Roby has some animal-safe tempera red paint on his nose for some one-of-a-kind paintings with his trainer This process is completely voluntary. The animals are rewarded with LOTS of fish at every step along the way"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1737503285521637588)  2023-12-20T16:00Z 105K followers, 12.6K engagements


"Happy birthday Raja Due to unpredictable weather this week the elephant care team celebrated Rajas birthday early last week with some fun enrichment presents filled with popcorn (unsalted and unbuttered) fruits and hay in his habitat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1740040471122985358)  2023-12-27T16:02Z 109.2K followers, 17.4K engagements


"An early gift this holiday season Rubih gave birth to her first baby on Friday morning Dec. [--] [----]. The birth is an important addition to the population of critically endangered Sumatran orangutans. Learn more at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1740393985342930955)  2023-12-28T15:27Z 105.4K followers, 14.4K engagements


"The Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute and the Zoo Herpetology department have been working to save endangered amphibians in Ecuador for over a decade Partners from Centro Jambatu de Investigacin y Conservacin de Anfibios recently hosted Zoo staff to conduct field research"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1748009642767036784)  2024-01-18T15:49Z 104.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Staff from the Zoo studied the critically endangered Jambato toad. The work and the partnership with the Zoo and partners in Ecuador are vital for the survival of high-elevation endangered amphibians in South America"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1748079084918231436)  2024-01-18T20:25Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Is coral an animal or a plant Coral is a living animal with a wide variety of beautiful colors unique shapes and textures. They are a keystone species because they create the reef structure for all other animals. It acts as a home to thousands of fish and algae as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/stlzoo/status/1749829375703331010)  2024-01-23T16:20Z 105.4K followers, [----] engagements

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