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Enjoying an adventure every time you visit. Knowing a discovery will be made around each corner. You’re at the Saint Louis Zoo, a get-away destination that brings together more than 16,000* wild …
Enjoying an adventure every time you visit. Knowing a discovery will be made around each corner. You’re at the Saint Louis Zoo, a get-away destination that brings together more than 16,000* wild animals and 3,000,000 visitors each year. Voted America's top free attraction, the Zoo is located on 90 acres in beautiful Forest Park, and home to more than 600 species of animals, many of them rare and endangered. It is one of the few free zoos in the nation. Since its inception in 1910, the Zoo has been renowned for its beautiful naturalistic exhibits and for its diverse collection of animals from the major continents and biomes of the world. It is widely recognized for its animal management, wildlife conservation and research.

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4.5/5(8,700)
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Apr 11, 2024
This zoo way exceeded my expectations . I live near the historic Philadelphia Zoo and unfortunately my last visits there were of many empty cages with few animals. Not here!!! With the exception of t… Full review by Eileen E
Apr 10, 2024
We visited from Jacksonville FL and spent two hours here in the afternoon. My first thought was how clean the property was and the fact that it's free! There was plenty of parking close to the entran… Full review by Beth D
Apr 9, 2024
My wife and I always make it a point to see the city zoo everywhere we travel. From Europe to coast to coast in the US, we have enjoyed the best zoo's around the world. St. Louis' zoo is in my top 3 … Full review by timwS213ZK
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Can you bring cups or drinks into the zoo
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Yes, bringing your own food and drinks into the zoo is acceptable, as long as they are not glass containers. We do it all the time.
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Do I need to reserve a scooter
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They had plenty when I was there. There are certain places you can't go because of the incline on some of the paths. They do give you a maps as to the spots the scooter can and can't …
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They had plenty when I was there. There are certain places you can't go because of the incline on some of the paths. They do give you a maps as to the spots the scooter can and can't go. I paid $25. for the whole day. You can basically go most places and the scooters have a canopy to block sun and bad weather. Very nice and large zoo.
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Answer by Tina D · Oct 6, 2023
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Do their stroller rentals have a harness or lap belt?
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Best to get the answer from their Guest Relations staff ... (314) 781-0900
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I have a 2lb dog I carry in a pouch can he go to the zoo?
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Yes, I saw others with teacup dogs in slings, and one in a backpack
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I have a 2 lb Chihuahua I carry in a pouch. Can he come to the zoo?
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Per the STL Zoo website: "For the safety and welfare of our animals and visitors, the following are prohibited ... Dogs or other pets. Service animals are permitted, except in the …
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Per the STL Zoo website: "For the safety and welfare of our animals and visitors, the following are prohibited ... Dogs or other pets. Service animals are permitted, except in the Cypress Swamp (1904 Flight Cage), Bird House and Winging It Bird Show. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are not permitted inside the Zoo ..."
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Answer by JMC S · Jul 19, 2023
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