Saint Louis Zoo

Event FacilitiesFamily FunIconic St. Louis

About

Famed for its beautiful park setting and renowned natural exhibits, the Saint Louis Zoo offers groups distinctive rental venues: The Living World, Lakeside Cafe, 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 people, please call the facility rental hotline for information.

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

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8745 Reviews | Write a Review
Not worth the money
Reviewed By Roving14695042469 April 2025

This could have been wonderful, but it wasn't. The majority of the zoo was blocked off. Although it began at 6:30, it didn't start getting dark until after 8 and it ened at 9:30. The live for the...

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ii love it so much
Reviewed By Anaiya W June 2024

been here many times, a lot of it is free and if you live in the area and love it I would defiantly buy a pass (like for train tickets). it is decently easy to navigate the zoo and there are so many...

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Great zoo!
Reviewed By GardenofEP April 2025

Great zoo. We love that it is free and yet still good! We parked on the street by the picnic shelters and walked into the zoo.

Full Review

Hours

Hours vary by day and season – check website for more information.

Handicap AccessibleMidtown/ClaytonForest Park

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TripAdvisor Rating:

8745 Reviews | Write a Review
Not worth the money
Reviewed By Roving14695042469 April 2025

This could have been wonderful, but it wasn't. The majority of the zoo was blocked off. Although it began at 6:30, it didn't start getting dark until after 8 and it ened at 9:30. The live for the...

Full Review
ii love it so much
Reviewed By Anaiya W June 2024

been here many times, a lot of it is free and if you live in the area and love it I would defiantly buy a pass (like for train tickets). it is decently easy to navigate the zoo and there are so many...

Full Review
Great zoo!
Reviewed By GardenofEP April 2025

Great zoo. We love that it is free and yet still good! We parked on the street by the picnic shelters and walked into the zoo.

Full Review