The 2011 St. Louis Kids Magazine Cover Kids Contest is now open! Does your child have what it takes to be our next Cover Kid?
We're looking for kids of all ages, sizes, abilities and backgrounds for this year's Cover Kid Contest, and there are lots of prizes and fun in store for those who participate. The winner will be featured on the cover of our Fall issue!
The winner and four finalists, one in each age category (see categories below) will win a one-year professional modeling contract with Menagerie Models of St. Louis, a professional portfolio photo shoot, a professional photo shoot from Pixie Posie Photography, a $100 gift certificate to the Saint Louis Galleria and other prizes. PLUS, all finalists will participate in our 2011 Back-to-School Fashion Show on July 30 at the Saint Louis Galleria with special host Virginia Kerr of KMOV-TV's Great Day St. Louis!
Age Categories:
Babies (6 to 23 months by June 1, 2011)
Toddlers (24 months to 4 years by June 1, 2011)
Kids (5 years to 12 years by June 1)
Teens (13 to 18 years by June 1)
Click here for more details and to enter your child to be our 2011 Cover Kid!
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.
Enjoy two hours of horse and pony rides at Castlewood Stables during Parent & Me Pony Rides. Your little ones will also get to interact with other farm animals, like mini potbelly pigs, bunnies, tortoises, a miniature donkey, a zebra and more.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the new Animals Aglow exhibit. Bring your family to experience the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Don't miss this celebration of culture and art!
Dinoroarus is back for a limited time at the Saint Louis Zoo. This engaging attraction for all ages features 14 groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs - colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring and spiting or placidly munching on lush vegetation.