Re: “Top zoo officials unite here to save species,” Oct. 6

Kudos to those in the zoo industry who recognize that breeding animals in captivity is not the long-term solution to saving endangered species. Indeed, costly zoo breeding programs divert funds…

Thank you for advocating for restrictions on the use of antibiotics for healthy farmed animals (”Agricultural misuse of antibiotics threatens human health,” July 21 editorial). Factory farm operators overuse antibiotics because farmed animals live in cramped, filthy conditions where the…

Christmas, two years ago, I bought an incubator for my grandchildren so they could witness the birth of baby chicks. I also bought one for myself.

I now have two hens that lay wonderful eggs and a rooster named Boss. Boss…

Regarding the recent deaths of some of the animals at the St. Louis Zoo: Let’s get real, there are thousands of animals at our zoo receiving wonderful and compassionate care. Is the public aware that only a small number of…

In light of recent events, I hope Circuit Judge Gary Kramer and the 300 people he ordered Jason Coats to apologize to in writing for shooting an attacking chimp in 2001 have the decency to write Coats back with their…

When the story about Jason Coats came out in 2001 I could understand his side of the story.
Does anyone remember the chimp trainer at the St. Louis Zoo who we called “Mr. Mike?” He was the best chimp trainer the…

Within one week the Humane Society of Missouri has rescued 300 dogs from Missouri puppy mills. As one who is sympathetic to the suffering of the animals especially when it is a result of pure greed and ignorance inflicted by…

We are taxed and also voluntarily support the Saint Louis Zoo so it can care for and display animals in comfortable and natural settings.

The Zoo has become a party and events ‘monster’, losing sight of its mission.
The animals have become…