{"id":9155,"date":"2026-09-14T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=9155"},"modified":"2026-09-10T08:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T13:51:06","slug":"dive-into-a-unique-and-nostalgic-history-of-st-louis-best-loved-attraction-in-the-story-of-the-saint-louis-zoo-new-childrens-book-by-carolyn-mueller-kelly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/dive-into-a-unique-and-nostalgic-history-of-st-louis-best-loved-attraction-in-the-story-of-the-saint-louis-zoo-new-childrens-book-by-carolyn-mueller-kelly\/","title":{"rendered":"DIVE INTO A UNIQUE AND NOSTALGIC HISTORY OF ST. LOUIS’ BEST LOVED ATTRACTION IN THE STORY OF THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO New Children’s Book by Carolyn Mueller Kelly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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ST. LOUIS, MO<\/strong>\u2014Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of its newest local interest book, The Story of the Saint Louis Zoo<\/em><\/strong>, written by Carolyn Mueller Kelly and illustrated by Richard Bernal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all love to visit the Saint Louis Zoo, but do you know the story of how the place grew, from a Forest Park exhibit, a mere menagerie, to a fabulous zoo that will forever be free? The Story of the Saint Louis Zoo<\/em> tells a tale of Zoo history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the last century, the Zoo grew from an idea gaining height within the 1904 Flight Cage to today\u2019s three campuses caring for thousands of animals and inspiring generations of guests to connect with our wilder world. Meet Miss Jim and Raja the elephants, Sigfried the walrus, Kali the polar bear, and their many furred, fanged, and finned friends as we explore our Zoo through the decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Story of the Saint Louis Zoo<\/em> takes readers from the original historic bird, reptile, and primate houses to today\u2019s modern developments in Destination Discovery and WildCare Park, and all that\u2019s in between. Join the Zoo crew, as we celebrate 100-plus years of wonder in The Story of the Saint Louis Zoo<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Story of the Saint Louis Zoo<\/em> is available wherever books are sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOOK DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Story of the Saint Louis Zoo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Carolyn Mueller Kelly and Richard Bernal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISBN: 9781681066516<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardcover, 11 x 9, 32 pages, $24.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Signing<\/strong>
Saturday, October 3rd<\/sup>, 10am \u2013 12pm
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free and open to the public<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentation & Book Signing<\/strong>
Thursday, October 15th<\/sup>, 6:30pm \u2013 8pm
Richmond Heights Memorial Library
8001 Dale Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63117<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free and open to the public<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Signing<\/strong>
Friday, November 6th<\/sup>, 10am \u2013 1pm
Saint Louis Zoo, Holiday Zootique
1 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free and open to the public<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carolyn Mueller Kelly is the author of several books on St. Louis and Missouri, from their history to their natural wonders. She has spent the last two decades working at the Saint Louis Zoo and learning everything she possibly can about animals. Her favorite Zoo animal featured in this book is Kali the polar bear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard Bernal is a freelance illustrator who studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. He has created art for various children\u2019s books, including Brother Jerome and the Angels in the Bakery<\/em> and Patriotic Pals: Tails of Civil War Dogs<\/em>. He lives in St. Louis and often walks his dog in Forest Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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