Animals

Jet, a 4-month-old Asian elephant, attempts to hoist himself over a log during a behind-the-scenes tour of Elephant Woods on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the St. Louis Zoo. Jet was born last November, marking the first Asian elephant calf born through artificial insemination in St. Louis.

How the St. Louis Zoo is preparing to debut Jet the baby Asian elephant

Abby Llorico

One of the youngest, biggest residents at the St. Louis Zoo is preparing to make his public debut — but first, he has to reach some important toddler milestones.

Jet, a 4-month-old Asian elephant, runs past his mother Jade, 18, and Sri, 45, right, during a behind-the-scenes tour of Elephant Woods on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the St. Louis Zoo. Jet was born last November, marking the first Asian elephant calf born through artificial insemination in St. Louis.

Culture & History

At the St. Louis Zoo, a baby elephant’s private childhood is coming to an end

Danny Wicentowski

Born in November, Asian elephant Jet is nearly ready to enter the spotlight at the St. Louis Zoo.

Free-range houses allow chickens to move around freely, but critics say the birds are more frequently injured than those in cages.

Health, Science & Environment

Bird flu ‘should be on all our minds,’ says St. Louis Zoo epidemiologist

Emily Woodbury

Avian influenza is affecting poultry flocks, wild waterfowl, marine mammals, bears, foxes, leopards, cows, cats, dogs and humans, among other species. What’s behind such a high rate of interspecies transmission?

A great horned owl perches on a branch amid the green leaves of a tree.

Health, Science & Environment

Forest Park's famous owl Charles has a new bae, but don't expect babies this year

Emily Woodbury

Charles has fathered 27 owlets with seven mates. For now, he's keeping things casual with his new mate, May.