ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis Zoo is taking extra steps to protect its visitors and animals, with a new security system being implemented to ensure your visit is safe and fun. Mary Parish was one of the first people at the zoo Tuesday morning, where the ...

The Saint Louis Zoo has put in place new security measures this fall in an effort to make guests feel safer. A new security screening system called the Evolv system is at both the North and South entrances to detect concealed weapons as guests enter,

The screener, called EVOLV, is looking for “concealed weapons” that are not allowed in the park. ZOO officials tells KMOX…they are recording the entries as people pass through TODAY to make sure everything is working

Starting Tuesday, visitors to the St. Louis Zoo will notice an enhanced security measure at both entrances. The Zoo is rolling out the EVOLV system, a high-tech solution designed to detect concealed weapons quickly and efficiently.