St. Louis Zoo Hours and Visiting Information

If we say Forest Park is the treasure of Saint Louis, then Saint Louis Zoo will be the Park's most dazzling jewel! Located nearly at the south end of Forest Park, the zoo is a family-oriented destination for visitors of all ages. Having a storied history since the opening in 1904, today this zoological park has become the leader in animal exhibits and wildlife conservation. Though it just covers about 90 acres of this awesomely large Forest Park, it does wow the visitors with its more than 5,000 animals featuring over 700 species. Moreover, the highlighted insectarium, fun-filled children's zoo and the miniature train will enhance your family outing with more entertainment.

Your visit to St. Louis will never be complete without a tour to the landscaped Saint Louis Zoo! Treat your family with ultimate fun and keep a memory lasting forever! Visit the website of Saint Louis Zoo and get an overview about this oasis.

Saint Louis Zoo Homepage

http://www.stlzoo.org/

When does the zoo open every day?

Generally, Saint Louis Zoo opens from 9 am to 5 pm every day for the entire winter season. Summer hours of the zoo will start on May 27, and last to September 5.

During the summer schedule, the zoo is open to visitors from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday. Friday to Sunday is called North Star Summer Zoo Weekends, and during these three days, the zoo operates from 8 am until 7 pm.

Exceptions:

On Memorial Day (May 30), Saint Louis Zoo opens at 8 am and closes at 7 pm.

On June 17, the zoo will be closed early at noon for the sake of ZOOFARI fundraiser.

Featured Events and Activities in the Zoo

Besides the permanent animal exhibits, Saint Louis Zoo provides a wealth diversity of year-round events and programs for patrons of all ages. Opening the "Calendar of Events" page of the Zoo's website, you can find a full schedule of special activities and events throughout 2011. Browse the scroll and find out what is going to take place during your visit.

Calendar of Events

http://www.stlzoo.org/events/calendarofevents/index.php

Listed below are two special events in May 2011. Have a check to see whether there is any inviting to you.

1) Trivia Gone Wild (Saturday May 7 at 6 pm to 11 pm)

Presented by Commerce Bank, this event includes live entertainment, a silent auction, special-offered activities and a dinner buffet sponsored by Culpepper's Grill & Bar. The general admission rates are $35 per person, and $350 per table of ten. For more info about it, please click:

Trivia Gone Wild

http://www.stlzoo.org/events/calendarofevents/triviagonewild

2) Mother's Day Brunch (Sunday May 8, at 9 am, 11 am and 1 pm)

Are you racking your brains for gift ideas of Mother's Day? Why not take your mother to Saint Louis Zoo and enjoy a special brunch full of salads, cheeses, breakfast fare, desserts and more? This is a one-of-a-kind surprise for your mother and it will double her fun greatly! The rates of admission are $16.95 for person aged 12 and up, $8.5 for children of 2 and 11, and free for kids under 2 years of age. Call 314-646-4857 for more information.

Hours about Trolley Service

For the convenience of all visitors, Forest Park is newly equipped with shuttle service, which is so-called Metro Forest Park Trolley Service and has stops at all park attractions. Guests to the zoo can be easily transited here with $2 per adult ($1for children of 6-12, seniors and the disabled). The trolley stop for Saint Louis Zoo is located about one block from the North Entrance on Government Drive. Trolley service is available from 9 am to 5 pm daily April 1 through October 31. During summer hours (May 28-September 5), the service will be extended to 7 pm.

Admission, Directions and More

Are you glad to hear that the general admission into Saint Louis Zoo is FREE? Like many other attractions in Forest Park, this stunning zoo offers complimentary fun for visitors, though there are charges for featured sites inside the zoo, for instance:

Admission to Children's Zoo is $4 per while children less than 2 years can enjoy free admission. Free opportunities are available during the first hour of the zoo's opening.

When it comes to the address, Saint Louis Zoo is located on 1 Government Drive inside the Forest Park. It can be accessed via MetroBus as well self-driving. If you are planning a trip to the zoo, browse the website below which contains a complete visitors' guide.

Prices, Hours and Directions to Saint Louis Zoo

http://www.stlzoo.org/yourvisit/hourspricesdirections.htm