/tags/animals Animals en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-03/wildcare-park-to-bolster-global-and-local-conservation-efforts-in-st-louis Park leaders share what it takes to transform a golf course into a safari park, the zoo’s aim to bolster endangered species, and how the park will be a boon to local wildlife and the regional economy. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-03/wildcare-park-to-bolster-global-and-local-conservation-efforts-in-st-louis Emily Woodbury /health-science-environment/2024-10-23/st-louis-zoo-attraction-aims-to-put-kids-near-animals-and-help-the-environment Destination Discovery will feature new animal habitats and interactive play. It is being built with sustainable design practices. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-10-23/st-louis-zoo-attraction-aims-to-put-kids-near-animals-and-help-the-environment Ulaa Kuziez /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-04/peta-seeks-to-shut-down-chimp-crazy-stars-missouri-exotic-zoo From the documentation shown in the HBO docuseries, PETA is pushing for Tonia Haddix and her conspirators to be charged with perjury and obstruction of justice — and for her Animal Welfare Act license to be revoked. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:26:31 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-04/peta-seeks-to-shut-down-chimp-crazy-stars-missouri-exotic-zoo Emily Woodbury /economy-business/2024-06-14/st-louis-zoo-wildcare-park-660-million-expected-10-years The 425-acre plot sits in Spanish Lake, near Ferguson at the junction of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:25:53 GMT /economy-business/2024-06-14/st-louis-zoo-wildcare-park-660-million-expected-10-years Lauren Brennecke /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-12/the-womens-safe-house-aims-to-help-abuse-victims-stay-safe-by-welcoming-their-pets Many women report staying in abusive relationships over fear of leaving their pet. A St. Louis domestic violence shelter is working to remove that deterrent. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:22:23 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-12/the-womens-safe-house-aims-to-help-abuse-victims-stay-safe-by-welcoming-their-pets Emily Woodbury /health-science-environment/2023-06-13/if-you-find-a-baby-deer-by-itself-in-your-backyard-leave-it-alone-chances-are-its-okay In May, the Ballwin Wildlife Rescue Center’s “I found a fawn” website traffic was up 635%. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-06-13/if-you-find-a-baby-deer-by-itself-in-your-backyard-leave-it-alone-chances-are-its-okay Lilley Halloran /2023-02-23/ben-the-bear-escapes-from-his-st-louis-zoo-habitat-for-the-second-time-this-month An Andean bear named Ben once again escaped his enclosure at the St. Louis Zoo. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:17:04 GMT /2023-02-23/ben-the-bear-escapes-from-his-st-louis-zoo-habitat-for-the-second-time-this-month Britny Cordera /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-02-10/how-a-gorilla-swap-between-st-louis-and-chicago-may-ensure-the-species-survival St. Louis Zoo and Brookfield Zoo in Chicago recently swapped two western lowland gorillas in an effort to help the survival of the critically endangered species. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 23:24:40 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-02-10/how-a-gorilla-swap-between-st-louis-and-chicago-may-ensure-the-species-survival Emily Woodbury /2022-08-12/a-caving-project-became-a-rescue-mission-after-a-dog-was-found-500-feet-down What was supposed to be a caving excursion in Missouri turned into a rescue mission after a dog was found curled up and malnourished about 500 feet into the cave system. Sat, 13 Aug 2022 14:18:35 GMT /2022-08-12/a-caving-project-became-a-rescue-mission-after-a-dog-was-found-500-feet-down Wynne Davis /arts/2022-07-19/giraffes-zebras-and-rhinos-oh-my-st-louis-zoo-releases-safari-plans The zoo plans a $230 million, 425-acre park in Spanish Lake where the animals can roam free in natural habitats. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2022-07-19/giraffes-zebras-and-rhinos-oh-my-st-louis-zoo-releases-safari-plans Jonathan Ahl