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.Seasonal Events at the Saint Louis Zoo
Free and fun, the Saint Louis Zoo is open year-round, with special events sprinkled throughout the calendar.
One Government Dr.
Forest Park
St. Louis,
MO
63110
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8793 Reviews | Write a ReviewUp close at the zoo!
Reviewed By donnasF1372KD September 2026This is an excellent zoo! The viewing areas provided ample opportunities to see the animals often without any obstructions. We took a behind the scenes tour at the grizzly bears, Huck and Finley...
Full ReviewGreat zoo!
Reviewed By 140christym September 2026We had a great visit to the St. Louis Zoo and were genuinely impressed by what a fantastic attraction it is. Located within beautiful Forest Park, the zoo has so much to see, with a wide variety of...
Full ReviewNice old fun zoo
Reviewed By bfly1102 August 2026Very nice zoo, well kept. Older zoo, quite bit walking, not too many indoor habitats. Take train as worth $8 cuz makes four stops and u can use all day to go exhibit to exhibit. Lots of foliage and...
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Hours vary by day and season – check website for more information.
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TripAdvisor Rating:
8793 Reviews | Write a ReviewUp close at the zoo!
Reviewed By donnasF1372KD September 2026This is an excellent zoo! The viewing areas provided ample opportunities to see the animals often without any obstructions. We took a behind the scenes tour at the grizzly bears, Huck and Finley...
Full ReviewGreat zoo!
Reviewed By 140christym September 2026We had a great visit to the St. Louis Zoo and were genuinely impressed by what a fantastic attraction it is. Located within beautiful Forest Park, the zoo has so much to see, with a wide variety of...
Full ReviewNice old fun zoo
Reviewed By bfly1102 August 2026Very nice zoo, well kept. Older zoo, quite bit walking, not too many indoor habitats. Take train as worth $8 cuz makes four stops and u can use all day to go exhibit to exhibit. Lots of foliage and...
Full Review