Learn first-hand about the World Bird Sanctuary and the work they do to save threatened bird species and the habitats they depend on. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the animal and behavioral training center and wildlife hospital, which are normally closed to the public.
There will be live animal shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Butterfly House programs at noon and 2 p.m. There will also be a free kids craft corner, a straw maze and photo opportunities with birds of prey.
Admission and parking are free.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park.
More information: worldbirdsanctuary.org
Bring your little ones to enjoy a nature adventure, where they'll learn to appreciate the natural world through a story, songs, movement and play.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Free outdoor concerts are back at the Missouri History Museum. The May series of concerts features favorite bands, food trucks, and exhibits inside the museum that are open to the public on concert nights. Concerts are held from 6-8 p.m.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.