Saint Louis Zoo

Event FacilitiesFamily FunIconic St. Louis

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Famed for its beautiful park setting and world-renowned natural exhibits, the Saint Louis Zoo offers groups distinctive rental venues: The Living World, Lakeside Cafe, the McDonnell Center at River Camp, Event Tent and the entire Zoo grounds for evening activities. Daytime rentals include The McDonnell Center at River Camp, Event Tent with a 400 plus seating auditorium. Whether it's 30 or 10,000 or more people, please call the Facility Rental hotline for information. The Saint Louis Zoo offers a unique location, wonderful food and great service.

One Government Dr.
Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63110

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8734 Reviews | Write a Review
Amazing oasis.
Reviewed By Kim S October 2024

We expected to have a great time here and we did. Easy parking which you pay for but the zoo itself is free. The landscaping here is incredible. Lush and healthy and puts you mentally in a good...

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Animals, Always
Reviewed By Kittygal October 2024

This famous zoo has always been on my to visit list. I finally managed to see it on a recent trip and am so glad I did! I'd learned about it in school and seen references to it in the media for...

Full Review
Must see Zoo
Reviewed By 466bud03 October 2024

The St. Louis Zoo is a very clean , well kept Zoo. The Zoo is FREE and $15 to park your car. We'll worth your visit. You will be doing a lot of walking!

Full Review

Hours

Zoo Hours May 24 through Aug. 18, 2024: Memorial Day weekend (Friday-Monday, May 24-27) — 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except: Wednesday, Aug. 7 — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday — 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., except: Friday, June 21 — 8 a.m. to noon (Zoo closes early for ticketed ZOOFARI)

Handicap AccessibleMidtown/ClaytonForest Park

TripAdvisor Rating:

8734 Reviews | Write a Review
Amazing oasis.
Reviewed By Kim S October 2024

We expected to have a great time here and we did. Easy parking which you pay for but the zoo itself is free. The landscaping here is incredible. Lush and healthy and puts you mentally in a good...

Full Review
Animals, Always
Reviewed By Kittygal October 2024

This famous zoo has always been on my to visit list. I finally managed to see it on a recent trip and am so glad I did! I'd learned about it in school and seen references to it in the media for...

Full Review
Must see Zoo
Reviewed By 466bud03 October 2024

The St. Louis Zoo is a very clean , well kept Zoo. The Zoo is FREE and $15 to park your car. We'll worth your visit. You will be doing a lot of walking!

Full Review