Visit the Saint Louis Zoo for Bear Awarness Weekend and learn about the ways you can help save bear species, participate in a a bear scavenger hunt and lots more.
Friday, March 23 is Sun Bear Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sun Bear Habitat.
Saturday, March 24 is Andean Bear Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Andrean Bear Day in River's Edge.
Sunday, March 25 is Grizzly Bear Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Grizzly Ridge.
Visitors can learn about ways to help save all three bear species with informational posters, biofact activity stations, a conservation booth, a special bear scavenger hunt, keeper chats and more.
New this year! Guest can enter to win a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sun Bear, Andean Bear and Painted Dog building after completing the scavenger hunt! Learn more
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.
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.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Meet the animals at Suson Park and learn about their care at the Suson Farm Park Barn Tours.