New Komodo Dragon Exhibit Opens at St. Louis Zoo
The St. Louis Zoo is getting ready to welcome visitors to meet its very first Komodo dragon, “Charlie.”
Meet Charlie: The Zoo’s First Komodo Dragon
In a post on its Facebook page, the Zoo announced that Charlie, a six-year-old Komodo dragon, will be the first resident of its newly renovated Komodo dragon habitat.
The New Komodo Dragon Habitat
The public can view the new exhibit during evening hours, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., from October 16th through 19th, as part of Boo at the Zoo. Tickets are available now on the St. Louis Zoo website. The Komodo dragon will be viewable to all guests during regular Zoo hours starting Oct. 20.
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The newly renovated exhibit is designed to give Komodo dragons room to grow while providing a comfortable environment for them to thrive at the Zoo.
Some people may find Komodo dragons cute, while others might be a little freaked out by them, but either way, the Zoo now has a beautiful new space where you can watch and learn about these fascinating creatures.
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