WATCH: Video shows Saint Louis Zoo staff working quickly to recover butterflies after storms
Published: May 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM CDT|Updated: 9 hours ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4)—The Saint Louis Zoo has released a video showing the moments after storms damaged its butterfly wing on Friday.
On May 16, the roof of the Mary Ann Lee Butterfly Wing was significantly damaged. Zoo staff worked quickly to recover most of the butterflies with long nets.
The next steps for the zoo are cleaning up the damage around the area and repairing the roof.
The Saint Louis Zoo has reopened, but some attractions, including the butterfly wing, remain closed.
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