In December 1959, Robert Tomarchin, a former trainer at the St. Louis Zoo, kidnapped Mr. Moke, a chimpanzee famous for his ability to say “no” and “mamma.” Mr. Moke had been a star attraction at the zoo after appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show. On the night of December 21, Tomarchin broke into the zoo, …
Come out and see Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary in a brand new way! Not only will you get to see what our tigers are doing after dark, but the sanctuary grounds will be lit up by hundreds of holiday lights! Learn about our tigers, enjoy some hot chocolate, decorate sugar cookies, and create some crafts! …
Almost every kid wishes for a pet. Or even a couple of them. But few kids develop a passion for pets so profound, animals become their calling, as well as their career. Such was the case with one Missouri photographer, farmer, and now, author.
A teenager who had been playing outside with a neighbor when a tornado hit and took her friend hadn’t spoken a word since. Jessy is a comfort dog, and she was there to help.
Dress up your favorite four-footed best friend and go to the Paw Parade tomorrow on Saturday. There will be prizes for the best costume and an animal-lover fair after the parade. Watch for free.
These Missouri creatures come out at night.
Sometimes the best medicine has four paws and a collar. Heartland Canines for Veterans is a Joplin-based not-for-profit organization that provides service dogs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and other disabilities at no cost to the veteran.
Subscribe to Our Free Newsletter
Get our stories delivered straight to your inbox.
© 2025 Missouri Life. All Rights Reserved.
