Saint Louis Zoo

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About

Home to more than 14,000 exotic animals, many of them rare and endangered. These 500 species represent the major continents and biomes of the world. Set in the rolling hills, lakes and glades of Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo is always a great place to be. The Zoo is open year-round, except on December 25 and January 1. Check website for hours. Admission is free.

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

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Fabulous Zoo!!
Reviewed By makjms March 2024

This zoo was absolutely fantastic! The enclosures are large, and the animals are well cared for. The penguin area, though, is amazing!! There were several places to dine, and between them all...

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The St. Louis zoo is the best place on earth
Reviewed By EatStayPlayDo September 2023

The Saint Louis Zoo is the best place on earth. It's home to Kali, the splooting polar bear! I adopt Kali every year as part of the zoo's adoptive parents program! Raja, an Asian elephant, is pretty...

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St Louis Park Zoo and Hyatt at the Arch
Reviewed By LENZY P February 2024

Amazing Beautiful city park and highly rated free Zoo...been to St Louis many times , but never knew about those gens. 18th floor Hyatt hotel view of the Arch was breathtakingly spectacular...post...

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Hours

Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. except for holiday hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Closed Christmas and New Year's Day. Check website for summer hours.

Handicap AccessibleMidtown/ClaytonForest Park

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