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Location
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, strollers and electric convenience vehicles available for rent, Scooter Pals available, sensory-inclusive experiences, First Aid Station with family restroom and lactation room
Visitor tip
Bring young children during weekday visits when crowds are lighter, as the zoo's massive size makes it more manageable. The zoo is highly stroller-friendly with plenty of open, leisurely walking spaces and sensory-inclusive experiences available for guests with sensory needs.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the knowledgeable staff throughout the zoo who can provide detailed information about animals and species. Ask them about exhibits you're particularly interested in—the zoo features unique attractions like the historic 1904 Flight Cage from the World's Fair that many visitors miss.
About Saint Louis Zoo
Free zoo with large mammals & penguins. Free 90-acre zoo featuring animals such as penguins, bears & elephants, plus a train ride (fee).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Notable Animals
- Komodo Dragon, Asian Elephants, Amur Leopards, African Painted Dogs, Sloths
- Highlights
- Zooline Railroad, Behind-the-Scenes Tours, Animals Glow event
- Accreditation
- AZA Accredited
What visitors say
I went on a trip the zoo recently with my toddlers. They enjoyed the zoo trip with the zoo containing so much creatures. Moreover, there were lots of information available so adults can also find some joy in the trip as well. The zoo…
I think everyone knows that St Louis Zoo, hands down, is the best Zoo in America. It’s been rated #1 several times! Not only is it free but they have great after hour seasonal activities that won’t break the bank and is worth every…
The park is incredibly spacious and well maintained. Specifically, the park is incredibly clean, with plenty of open space to leisurely walk as you make through the park, which I found particularly impressive considering the scale of…
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Did You Know?
- Saint Louis Zoo is free admission and has been rated the #1 zoo in America multiple times, making it one of the most accessible premier zoological institutions in the country
- The zoo spans 90 acres and houses approximately 12,000 individual animals representing 450 different species
- The zoo features the historic 1904 Flight Cage, a structure from the 1904 World's Fair, still in use as an animal containment exhibit
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