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Zoo mourns death of Othello, a giant tortoise that was ‘well over 100 years old’
The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest residents – an Aldabra giant tortoise that was well over 100 years old.
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St. Louis Science Center’s chief wants to find new revenue, build ‘fun family experience’
Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. St. Louis Science Center CEO Ray Vandiver talked about his ties to the St. Louis region and his plans St. Louis-centered exhibits.
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St. Paul's Como Zoo visitors get a surprise: Witnessing the birth of a baby sloth
ST. PAUL — Visitors to the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul got a surprise on Wednesday, April 2, when a two-toed sloth gave birth while on exhibit. The baby sloth was born to a 6-year ...
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Valuables from 175-year-old statue at St Sebastian’s National shrine at Kandana stolen
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identify the individual responsible for stealing the laurel crown, gold jewelry, and arrows from the historic statue at St. Sebastian’s National Shrine in ...
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Sloth gives birth in front of stunned guests at Minnesota zoo. See the baby
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul announced its 6-year-old Hoffman’s two-toed sloth, Sago, gave birth in her exhibit on April 2 in the middle of a normal day at the zoo. “We couldn’t ...
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Como Zoo welcomes baby sloth after surprise birth
The zoo said Sago and Ziggy are first-time parents as part of an Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Como Park Zoo and ...