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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8779 Reviews | Write a ReviewDissappointing, but may be ok for others
Reviewed By Les J May 2026Our experience was a bit dissappointing, but that doesn't mean others wouldn't enjoy going there. We went on a Friday after school was out, so we had to park 1/2 mile away.. We first decided to...
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Reviewed By Kristin Q May 2026For a zoo with free admission, there are a lot of animals to see and a lot of ground to walk. Been a great time walking around and checking things out the baby orangutan was particularly adorable.
Full ReviewWill not visit again
Reviewed By Rose H May 2026How many people the day we went you could hardly walk some of the animals or a lot of of them we could not see that they weren’t available. They said they were in their outdoor enclosure, but we...
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Hours vary by day and season – check website for more information.
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TripAdvisor Rating:
8779 Reviews | Write a ReviewDissappointing, but may be ok for others
Reviewed By Les J May 2026Our experience was a bit dissappointing, but that doesn't mean others wouldn't enjoy going there. We went on a Friday after school was out, so we had to park 1/2 mile away.. We first decided to...
Full ReviewFree Admission
Reviewed By Kristin Q May 2026For a zoo with free admission, there are a lot of animals to see and a lot of ground to walk. Been a great time walking around and checking things out the baby orangutan was particularly adorable.
Full ReviewWill not visit again
Reviewed By Rose H May 2026How many people the day we went you could hardly walk some of the animals or a lot of of them we could not see that they weren’t available. They said they were in their outdoor enclosure, but we...
Full Review