Visitors to the Saint Louis Zoo will need to find an alternative location for bird-watching this year, as the historic Bird House is set for major renovations. The closure is scheduled to , KSDK reports.
According to a First Alert 4, the nearly century-old Bird House will close temporarily for renovations, but the zoo’s birds will be relocated to other zoos or behind-the-scenes habitats. The zoo stated that the safety and well-being of the birds remain a priority during the renovation period.
The Bird House renovations are estimated to cost $6.2 million, reflecting a major investment in one of the zoo’s oldest structures. The Bird House, which opened in 1930, was designed by architect John E. Wallace and is noted for its innovative approach to creating naturalistic habitats for birds.
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