Next fall, the Saint Louis Zoo’s Second Nature Preschool is taking a major step forward. The program will offer full-day classes and move into a dedicated facility set to open for the 2026-27 school ...

A sure way to help children connect with the environment and with nature is to let them get a close look at animals. That was the highlight for kids in the Alef Preschool Summer Camp program on June ...

St. Louis Zoo keeper Cora Port interacts with a group of Chilean flamingos, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, as they stretch their wings during their regular exercise and acclimation session. The birds, ...