Saint Louis Zoo

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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.

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

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8743 Reviews | Write a Review
Great zoo!
Reviewed By GardenofEP April 2025

Great zoo. We love that it is free and yet still good! We parked on the street by the picnic shelters and walked into the zoo.

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Stick it out!
Reviewed By Lauren R April 2025

Stick it out. You will hit traffic going to the zoo, it took us about 30 minutes to get to the zoo, and then an additional 20-30 to find parking on the street because the lot was full and then the...

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Fun for the whole family
Reviewed By HEIDI C April 2025

Didn’t get to see the apes but all in all it was a great trip! Zoo is free but I recommend buying the adventure pass online as you get to do a few more things without buying individual tickets! We...

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Hours

Hours vary by day and season – check website for more information.

Handicap AccessibleMidtown/ClaytonForest Park

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TripAdvisor Rating:

8743 Reviews | Write a Review
Great zoo!
Reviewed By GardenofEP April 2025

Great zoo. We love that it is free and yet still good! We parked on the street by the picnic shelters and walked into the zoo.

Full Review
Stick it out!
Reviewed By Lauren R April 2025

Stick it out. You will hit traffic going to the zoo, it took us about 30 minutes to get to the zoo, and then an additional 20-30 to find parking on the street because the lot was full and then the...

Full Review
Fun for the whole family
Reviewed By HEIDI C April 2025

Didn’t get to see the apes but all in all it was a great trip! Zoo is free but I recommend buying the adventure pass online as you get to do a few more things without buying individual tickets! We...

Full Review