Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo Home to 12,500 animals, representing 450 species. Enjoying an adventure every time you visit. Knowing a discovery will be made around each corner.
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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 endangered. 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.

Beary important wins for Kallu’s health! 🐻‍❄️ Zoo staff are collaborating with local veterinary specialists to keep our ...
05/30/2026

Beary important wins for Kallu’s health! 🐻‍❄️ Zoo staff are collaborating with local veterinary specialists to keep our resident polar bear Kallu looking and feeling his best.

🦷 While extracting a fractured tooth, we discovered Kallu needed a root canal on one of his canine teeth. Working in collaboration with Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine's dentistry team, Animal Health staff successfully performed the complex root canal and saved Kallu’s canine!

🔎 Staff also consulted with Missouri Veterinary Dermatology to investigate thinning of Kallu’s fur. After an allergy skin test, we found no evidence of environmental allergies, meaning Kallu can safely begin treatment to help his coat regrow!

Get ready to travel back in time! Dinoroarus returns to the Zoo starting Friday, June 19. 🦖 This all-ages attraction wil...
05/28/2026

Get ready to travel back in time! Dinoroarus returns to the Zoo starting Friday, June 19. 🦖

This all-ages attraction will feature 20 animatronic dinosaurs and sculptures that move, roar, spit and chomp their way through Historic Hill. On this prehistoric journey, guests will discover science-backed dino facts, explore theories on mass extinction and learn practical ways to protect today’s animals from the same fate.

Tickets must be purchased in-person at Zoo entrances or any attraction ticket booth. Dinoroarus admission is $5.95 per person for ages 2 and up (free for children ages 0-23 months). Dinoroarus is included in Zoo Member Tickets and the Zoo Adventure Pass. Learn more at stlzoo.org/dino.

Seeking volunteers to count the Amur leopard cubs’ whiskers! Closest guess wins free admission for life 😉
05/27/2026

Seeking volunteers to count the Amur leopard cubs’ whiskers! Closest guess wins free admission for life 😉

05/26/2026

Holy sheep! How cute are these lambs? 😍

Some lucky guests met our two newest residents during a special demonstration of the sheep feeding opportunities coming to Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery. You'll meet these lambs and their flock when the Zoo’s new experience for children and families opens later this year! 🐑

Summer fun starts Saturday, May 30! ☀️ Kick off your STL Summer Adventure at Play Day in the Park. Hands-on activities, ...
05/26/2026

Summer fun starts Saturday, May 30! ☀️ Kick off your STL Summer Adventure at Play Day in the Park. Hands-on activities, sports, games, a special Zoo booth and more are in store at this ✨FREE✨ event!

Adventure awaits: 🕖 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. in the📍Forest Park Visitors Center parking lot. See you there!

Put your flippers together for the Sea Lion Show presented by Together Credit Union! 👏 🦭 Now through Friday, Aug. 28, yo...
05/25/2026

Put your flippers together for the Sea Lion Show presented by Together Credit Union! 👏 🦭 Now through Friday, Aug. 28, you can catch daily shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

At each show, guests may see flipper walks, high dives and other athletic behaviors by these intelligent animals. Tickets are $4 per person ages 2 and up and free for children ages 0–23 months. Tickets can be purchased 45 minutes prior to each showtime at the Sea Lion Show ticket booth.

We remember and honor all those who have died in military service to the United States as well as those who mourn their ...
05/25/2026

We remember and honor all those who have died in military service to the United States as well as those who mourn their loss.

05/23/2026

Take a waddle with us. 🐧❄️This is Sophie’s view of the Zoo! 👓

Big smiles for summer! Extended Zoo hours start this weekend.👏👏 ☀️ 8 a.m.–6 p.m. May 22–25 (Memorial Day Weekend) 😎 8 a...
05/22/2026

Big smiles for summer! Extended Zoo hours start this weekend.👏👏

☀️ 8 a.m.–6 p.m. May 22–25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
😎 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays
🍦 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays for Prairie Farms Dairy Summer Zoo Weekends

Longer hours. More adventure. Sweet summer fun! See what’s in store at stlzoo.org.

Address

1 Government Drive
St. Louis, MO
63110

Opening Hours

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

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+13147810900

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