Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo Home to 12,500 animals representing 450 species, the Saint Louis Zoo is twice voted the “Best Free Attraction” in the nation.
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Enjoying an adventure every time you visit. Knowing a discovery will be made around each corner. You’re at the Saint Louis Zoo, a get-away destination that brings together more than 16,000* wild animals and 3,000,000 visitors each year. Voted America's top free attraction, the Zoo is located on 90 acres in beautiful Forest Park, and home to more than 600 species of animals, many of them rare and e

ndangered. It is one of the few free zoos in the nation. Since its inception in 1910, the Zoo has been renowned for its beautiful naturalistic exhibits and for its diverse collection of animals from the major continents and biomes of the world. It is widely recognized for its animal management, wildlife conservation and research.

08/29/2026

Kinda chic to be one of the only zoos in America with giant cloud rats. 👀 Have you seen these guys at the Primate House?

08/28/2026

How do you care for one of the largest animals on earth? Join us for a day in the life of an Asian elephant keeper. This is Tori's view of the Zoo! 🐘👓

One of St. Louis' favorite fall traditions is back. 🍂From giant pretzels and live music to local brews and Zoo adventure...
08/27/2026

One of St. Louis' favorite fall traditions is back. 🍂

From giant pretzels and live music to local brews and Zoo adventures, there's something for everyone at Zootoberfest!

Join us Sept. 11 for Zootoberfest At Night, and Sept. 12–13 and 19–20 for daytime Zootoberfest weekends. See what’s on tap 👉 stlzoo.org/zootoberfest

Solve puzzles, follow clues and help save animals from extinction during a Zoo-wide escape room! 🗝️ On Sept. 8, race aga...
08/26/2026

Solve puzzles, follow clues and help save animals from extinction during a Zoo-wide escape room! 🗝️

On Sept. 8, race against the clock while you learn about conservation efforts with the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute. Are you up for the challenge? Register for this escape room experience at stlzoo.org/fallprograms. Spots are limited.

There’s a new kid on the block! Meet female Grevy’s zebra foal Magnolia, born Aug. 16. 🦓 Magnolia is the second zebra fo...
08/26/2026

There’s a new kid on the block! Meet female Grevy’s zebra foal Magnolia, born Aug. 16. 🦓

Magnolia is the second zebra foal born at the Zoo in just three months, two critical births for the most endangered zebra species in the world. And they’re both out now! Come and say “hi” to Magnolia and her mom Georgia at the public zebra habitat at Red Rocks.

Me when it's 80 degrees and someone mentions going to the Zoo. 😍🐻
08/25/2026

Me when it's 80 degrees and someone mentions going to the Zoo. 😍🐻

Another Summer in the books! Thanks to Prairie Farms Dairy Summer Zoo Weekends, this might have been the best one yet. 😉...
08/23/2026

Another Summer in the books! Thanks to Prairie Farms Dairy Summer Zoo Weekends, this might have been the best one yet. 😉

Starting tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 24, the Zoo will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Extended hours will return temporarily for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5–7.

A new face is out at the Primate House! Meet Avana, female black and white ruffed lemur. This 3-year-old lemur is settl...
08/22/2026

A new face is out at the Primate House! Meet Avana, female black and white ruffed lemur.

This 3-year-old lemur is settling in well with our resident troop, including 8-year-old males Hazo and Charles. Female black and white ruffed lemurs are dominant in their social hierarchy, and Avana is already proving she’s the head of the trio. Stop by the Primate House this weekend to give her a warm welcome!

“Hands down,” one of our fav experiences at the Zoo! 😉🌊 When’s the last time you swam by to visit our resident sharks a...
08/22/2026

“Hands down,” one of our fav experiences at the Zoo! 😉🌊

When’s the last time you swam by to visit our resident sharks and stingrays? Aquatic creatures await you at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove presented by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, open daily through Oct. 31!

08/21/2026

The California sea lions really said, “rawr.” 🦖

Fact check these dino impressions at Dinoroarus. See what awaits on this prehistoric journey at stlzoo.org/dinos.

Address

1 Government Drive
St. Louis, MO
63110

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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+13147810900

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