Wild Things: Untold Tales from the First Century of the Saint Louis Zoo

by Patricia Corrigan

From its modest beginnings in Forest Park with a few animals in a pen, the Saint Louis Zoo has become a world-class zoological park. Along the way, it has spawned many enchanting stories. In this fond collection of animal tales, Patricia Corrigan reveals all the charm of the Zoo's "wild things" and the people who care for them.

144 pages, Paperback

First published March 21, 2002

About the author

Patricia Corrigan is a seasoned writer and editor with decades of journalism experience. She’s authored 15 books and contributes to outlets like Next Avenue, PBS, and Forbes. From travel magazines to nature books for kids, her work spans diverse subjects. She also pens the blog Late to the Haight.

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bought at the gift shop of the St. Louis Zoo, this little book covers a variety of stories and anecdotes from the history of the St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park. Probably my favorite parts were the "animal spotlights" on some of the most famous residents of the zoo - like Miss Jim the Elephant, Mr. Moke the Chimpanzee, Siegfried the Walrus and (of course) Phil the Gorilla. The book is a little thin in parts, but it isn't really designed to be a true history of the zoo. There are a couple of other books that do a better job talking about the zoo's history and animals, but this was a nice, easy read and a short distraction while on a plane.