Celebrate your B.A.R.K. Ranger this year!

Join us every month from May to October to participate in the B.A.R.K. Ranger program! Bring your pup to Gateway Arch National Park for ranger-led dog walks, paw art, puppachinos and more:

Paw Art | August 18, 10 a.m. | Gateway Arch National Park

Leash up your pet and meet a National Park Service Ranger on the lawn under the Gateway Arch to create pawsitively amazing art!

Each pet and owner will receive paw art packet that includes:

• A Canvas (one per pet)
• Plastic bag
• Pet-safe paint in your choice of colors
• Scoop of pet-safe peanut butter

Owners will place their choice of paint colors on the canvas, place inside the plastic bag, seal, and cover the plastic bag with peanut butter. Set on the ground and let your pet lick away to create their own unique piece of art. 

At the end of the event, you will have a new pawsome piece of art to take home.

Dog First Aid & Health Chat | September 15, 10 a.m. | Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park and Kennelwood Pet Resorts are teaming up for a FREE pet safety course!

Jenny will be conducting a professional demonstration on pet CPR techniques using a stuffed pup, along with discussions on fundamental first aid concepts. These concepts will include recognizing normal vital signs in pets and how to assess their pulse. Additionally, she will provide guidance on handling potential issues during walks with your pet, such as insect bites and safety measures for extreme temperatures. By attending this session, you will acquire essential knowledge to identify when your pet requires professional medical attention. Just as you prepare for unforeseen circumstances with your human children, it is equally crucial to consider how to handle emergencies with your beloved four-legged companions. Participating in this session will grant you added peace of mind, knowing you have taken all necessary steps to address any potential emergency situation.
 
About the instructor:
Jenny is the Employee Education Coordinator for Kennelwood Pet Resorts. 
 
Jenny holds a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, which she earned in 2000. Her professional journey with animals began at the Saint Louis Zoo, where she worked with Asian elephants. Later, she transitioned to Grant's Farm, focusing on African elephants for seven years. Afterward, she spent some time as a vet tech and then joined the Kennelwood Pet Resorts team. Jenny is a Pet Tech® certified Pet CPR & First Aid Instructor.
 
In her free time Jenny enjoys running and spending time with her two dogs, Chole and Kali. Jenny ran her eighth marathon this past spring.  She loves running with her dogs.  Together they run between 4 and 6 miles daily, before the dogs go home to sleep as Jenny finishes her run.

Pet Costume Parade | October 20, 1 p.m. | Gateway Arch National Park 

Dress to impress at the B.A.R.K Ranger Howloween Costume Parade at Gateway Arch National Park! 

Join us on Sunday, October 15 at 1 p.m. in front of the Gateway Arch Visitor Center to get in the Halloween spirit to show off your best costume during a walk through the park. Before the parade, each pet and owner can enter the B.A.R.K. Ranger costume contest to win a prize! 

At the end of the walk, each dog will be sworn in as an official B.A.R.K. Ranger and best costume will be announced.