Saint Louis Zoo

Event FacilitiesFamily FunIconic St. Louis

About

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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8714 Reviews | Write a Review
One of the best we have ever seen!
Reviewed By phillipp753 July 2024

We had hoped to spend most of a day here, but rain changed our plans and we were only able to spend about two hours in the zoo, but in that two hours we saw more animals and were closer to them than...

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A Visit To Saint Louis Zoo Was A Success, Who Knew There Animals Were The Best?
Reviewed By Sightsee12168507035 July 2024

I was in the area and figured this could be an excellent place to admire some animals I’ve never seen before. I had a good feeling about Saint Louis Zoo. My significant other and I entered through...

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Great kids Activity, love it was free admission
Reviewed By krispydonut June 2024

Very fun zoo. Liked it was open early. Seal show was our favourite. The Cafe was air conditioned and a great space to take a break.

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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

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TripAdvisor Rating:

8714 Reviews | Write a Review
One of the best we have ever seen!
Reviewed By phillipp753 July 2024

We had hoped to spend most of a day here, but rain changed our plans and we were only able to spend about two hours in the zoo, but in that two hours we saw more animals and were closer to them than...

Full Review
A Visit To Saint Louis Zoo Was A Success, Who Knew There Animals Were The Best?
Reviewed By Sightsee12168507035 July 2024

I was in the area and figured this could be an excellent place to admire some animals I’ve never seen before. I had a good feeling about Saint Louis Zoo. My significant other and I entered through...

Full Review
Great kids Activity, love it was free admission
Reviewed By krispydonut June 2024

Very fun zoo. Liked it was open early. Seal show was our favourite. The Cafe was air conditioned and a great space to take a break.

Full Review