The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time ...

The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that one of its oldest animals had died. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to declining ...

ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time of his passing. Zoo officials say Othello was humanely ...

The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest animals. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was ...

The Saint Louis Zoo is once again voted one of the top 10 Best Zoos in the country by USA Today readers. The zoo's Penguin & Puffin Coast exhibit also earned a spot as one of the Best Zoo Exhibits ...

SPONSORED — Together Credit Union has teamed up with the Saint Louis Zoo to introduce a unique way for community members to ...

The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few ...

ST. LOUIS — You can now say "hello" to polar bears Kallu and Kallik at the Saint Louis Zoo! After a weeks-long quarantine and acclimation period, the twin brothers made their public debut on ...

Then take to the treetops aboard the Skyfari. It's not just fun to visit the 16,000 animals at Saint Louis Zoo; it's free! This first-rate conservation center in the heart of downtown has ...

The hatchlings are a great way to raise awareness, experts say Sharon Deem, the director of the Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine, said that while the birth of the hatchlings may ...