Saint Louis Zoo
Discover the wild side of Route 66 at the iconic Saint Louis Zoo, a must-stop for adventurous travelers! Nestled in the lush Forest Park, this free-entry gem boasts over 600 species and immersive exhibits that bring the wonders of the animal kingdom to life. With its rich history and engaging experiences, the zoo offers a perfect pause for families seeking fun and education on their Mother Road journey. Don’t miss the chance to create unforgettable memories while exploring this celebrated destination!
Sean Burgess
a month ago"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 this zoo (90 acres; 12,000 individual animals / 450 species). The staff were very friendly and were clearly very knowledgeable on all the species that they covered. Just overall I was very impressed with the quality of the animal containments (including the 1904 Flight Cage from the World Fair), and the breadth of animals that I haven’t seen in other zoos. Finally, I wanted to give a shoutout to the their own, “St. Louis Zoo Bier”, a light lager which was actually very enjoyable. Simply, it’s just a beautiful park, and probably my new favorite (previously my favorite was the Smithsonian National Zoo!)"
Brenda Foley
a month ago"This zoo is FREE, and it’s amazing. Beautiful, fun, and such a great experience. We saw cubs and a baby elephant, which made it even more special. The staff were helpful and welcoming. Loved this place!"
Karee Luttrell
a month ago"Took my grandson and he loved it. Haven't been since I took his mom 15yrs ago. Very nice zoo and I like that it's free. Drove 5hrs just to take him for the day. We'll worth it"
Hali Torres
4 months ago"We are from out of town— this Zoo is absolutely beautiful! Our son really enjoyed getting to see insects he doesn’t typically see at ours. Huge praying mantis, ginormous walking sticks, leaf bugs, it was a fun time! It was odd for us to pay for parking and enjoy the zoo with FREE admission since our local zoo is not that way. This zoo is big— so wear supportive shoes! St. Louis, you have a beautiful zoo with tons of neat animals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians!"
A D
a month ago"This zoo is amazing! It can easily be as long of an experience as you want it to be. So much to see and explore. Major highlights are: the fact it’s free, the herpetarium, the penguin and puffin exhibits, seeing the tigers, the bug house, and the primate enclosure. It was a cold day near the end of the year and we had plenty of open space. My only (minor) complaint is that there were no snack places or cafes open that we passed by."
