Saint Louis Zoo — Zoo in St. Louis

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Saint Louis Zoo and its collection

Saint Louis Zoo, opened in 1904, is a zoo in St. Louis, United States.

Entry costs nothing, being paid for by the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District tax, though certain attractions carry a charge. Among them is the Emerson Zooline Railroad, which runs on 2 ft gauge track behind Chance Rides locomotives.

What the venue says

  • a ride on the open-air Zooline Railroad to tour the grounds
  • touching stingrays at Caribbean Cove
  • immersive shows at the 4-D Theater
  • riding the historic Conservation Carousel
  • There are multiple full-service restaurants, casual cafes (such as Lakeside Cafe and Cafe Kudu), and numerous snack stands scattered throughout the park offering everything from burgers and pizza to kid-friendly treats and seasonal beverages.
  • Official paid parking is available in the zoo's dedicated North and South lots (located off Government Drive and Wells Drive/Tamm Avenue).
  • paved pathways, accessible restrooms, and wheelchair or stroller rentals available at the welcome desks
  • Service dogs are welcomed in specific areas of the zoo

Opening hours

Days Opens Closes
Sunday 09:00 16:00
Monday 09:00 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 16:00
Thursday 09:00 16:00
Friday 09:00 16:00
Saturday 09:00 16:00

Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.

Facilities

We hold no categorised facilities for Saint Louis Zoo. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.

Exhibitions & events

No upcoming events

No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Saint Louis Zoo at this time.

Accreditation

  • AZA accredited, valid until (source)
  • WAZA-WP member (source)

Location & map

1 Government Drive
Saint Louis
United States

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Exhibits

  • River's Edge
  • Red Rocks
  • Jungle Habitat
  • Penguin & Puffin Coast
  • Insectarium
  • Herpetarium

On site

  • Saint Louis zoo Polar Bear Point 144 m from the centre of the site
  • Wild Lights at the St Louis Zoo 174 m from the centre of the site
  • Rivers Edge Station 214 m from the centre of the site