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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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8791 Reviews | Write a 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 ReviewBest zoo anywhere
Reviewed By eiu80 August 2026We love this zoo! Despite having to park quite a way from the zoo due to the parking lots being full, the zoo itself wasn't crowded. It is well laid out so it's a pleasant experience for all...
Full ReviewA lot for free!
Reviewed By Tanksmon May 2018I go to a lot of zoos and this is a premier experience. We went on one of the hottest, most crowded days off the year and it was still fun. The animals are generally lively and easy to see. The...
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Hours vary by day and season – check website for more information.
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TripAdvisor Rating:
8791 Reviews | Write a 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 ReviewBest zoo anywhere
Reviewed By eiu80 August 2026We love this zoo! Despite having to park quite a way from the zoo due to the parking lots being full, the zoo itself wasn't crowded. It is well laid out so it's a pleasant experience for all...
Full ReviewA lot for free!
Reviewed By Tanksmon May 2018I go to a lot of zoos and this is a premier experience. We went on one of the hottest, most crowded days off the year and it was still fun. The animals are generally lively and easy to see. The...
Full Review