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"Dont miss the Polar Bear and the Penguins..amazing zoo!!!"(31 Tips)
"Greatest Zoo on planet earth... and it’s free admission."(8 Tips)
"You can pet the sting rays and sharks and feed the sting rays!"(9 Tips)
"Worth every bit of the Safari Pass"(7 Tips)
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Free for the first hour of each day! Hit the carousel up, then check out the sting rays and the children's zoo.
Michelle KAugust 2, 2010Get to the zoo when it opens the free parking is close by and all the pay to visit things like the children's area and the stingrays are free.
Paul NielsenAugust 14, 2013The seals/sea lions were so cool! However, wouldn't have spent so much time there had we known it closes at 5 on weekdays : (
Meshia EdwardsSeptember 1, 2013Enjoyed the chimpanzees !! All animals were hot and lazy during our visit
Check out Jungle Boogie, free concert series on most Friday evening's in the Spring and Summer.
No Pandas? No Problem! STILL Best Zoo in America!!! Price is right too ;-)
Go! MagazineDecember 20, 2012
Theri RepkeJanuary 22, 2012If you have kids you definitely want to think about buying a membership, totally worth it!
The zoo is free so spend some money while you are there it all supports the animals!! Don't be cheap
Christina GraceDecember 29, 2010I loved this zoo when I was younger, and even though I don't live out there anymore, I still love it!
One of the finest Zoos in the country and it is FREE!!
Marilyn KaminskiOctober 25, 2013Highly recommend the red rock section first then the rest of the zoo
James HareFebruary 13, 2011The zooline railroad is a fun quick tour of zoo and fun for kids who love trains...
M TAugust 19, 2012Not the best zoo in the country. Few animals. Tons of concessions. It may be free but that's because you have to pay for everything inside separately. More lines and more money. And few animals.
Children's Zoo and Carousel are free for the first hour that the Zoo is open. (8am-9am)
Tiffani D.June 23, 2012Pay the ten dollars and get the safari pass. Its been worth it already and I've only been here an hour!
Railroad was the only fun part...should have gotten the safari pass.
Robert ArnoneSeptember 9, 2015If you have young kids it's so worth it to get the family pass. It includes parking ($15) a lot of fun stuff like sea lion show, train, children's zoo. Also get 10% off at all food/gifts.
Riverfront TimesNovember 15, 20102010 RFT Best of St. Louis Winner - Best Reason to Look Forward to Winter
Judi RushJuly 20, 2010loved the zoo.....soft serve ice cream dipped in chocolate before we left....perfect!!
David CookApril 5, 2010When you get to the Hippo tank, walk up the path to the left and get an up-close personal view with them.
Merritt McshaneApril 12, 2010Hippos and penguins are a must see! If you like birds you'll love the collection in the bird house.
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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 animals and 3,000,000 visitors each year...
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- 9.0
"A cool spot to visit! There are 4 different species of penguins and 2 types of puffins on the rocky cliffs and in the frigid water. https://stlzoo.org/zones/the-wild/penguin-and-puffin-coast"
Rose
- 8.5
"Saint Louis zoo an excellent place to visit whether it is by yourself, family outing, or for a class trip. Saint Louis zoo has something for everyone, even has a great place specifically for kids."
Nathan Chesser 
"Great drag show every thursday night. Ask for krebbs!!"
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"For an animal adventure, feed the sting rays inside Caribbean Cove at St. Louis Zoo. You can even get up close & personal with sharks. The experience is educational and ecologically mindful."
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Amanda F - 9.5
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