St. Louis is known for offering many great attractions that are completely free. All of our free attractions are amazing with top-notch service and creative exhibitions – and most are open all year long too. But the Saint Louis Zoo stands out among these, offering a great day for all ages and hours of fun. Read below to plan your trip.
The Saint Louis Zoo spans 89 acres in the heart of Forest Park with more than 18,000 creatures to view.
A one day visit here is often not enough time to see and experience everything the Zoo has to offer. Paper and online maps are available to help you plan your visit, or visits.
The Penguin and Puffin Coast Exhibit offers a nice cool down on hot days at the zoo.
Animals Always is one of many animal replica sculptures within the zoo. Most are much smaller and give visitors a chance to get a picture next to their favorite animal.
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The Nile Hippopotamus Exhibit features above and below water viewing.
The Conservation Carousel is located near the McDonnell Polar Bear Point at the north side of the zoo. While only free for the first hour of zoo operations, the attraction has a day pass you can buy that gives unlimited attendance to many of the charge exhibitions.
The Zooline Railroad takes you to parts of the zoo you can't see any other way.
Celebrating 50 years of service at the Saint Louis Zoo, the Zooline Railroad is a favorite here. An easy ride for all ages, the train takes you behind the scenes of the animal exhibitions. The train is not free in the first hour, but a day pass will give you unlimited rides for the day.
The Saint Louis zoo is dedicated to preserving endangered species and maintaining a safe zoo environment for the creatures cared for at the zoo.
Saint Louis Zoo, Government Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63110.
When you visit the Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park, you can save money by getting there early and parking on the street, very early, as Forest Park is a busy place. Zoo parking is available, with different fees depending on your type of vehicle.
You can find information on zoo hours and attraction pricing here. Have you visited the Saint Louis Zoo? Share your experience with us in the comments below.
