Saint Louis Zoo
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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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Tristi McJuly 1, 2015It's free! Bring your own picnic lunch and make a day of it. Plenty of places to sit and eat!
Daniel SpreheFebruary 23, 2017Entry is free. What more needs to be said? Best free entry zoo in the country.- Lindsay GoodwinMay 28, 2012Lovely zoo! Worth every bit of the Safari Pass and then some!! Chicken nuggets and strips at East Refreshment are delicious.
Angela SinkeyJanuary 4, 2016Free admission, well maintained, knowledgeable personnel and staff, and great animals!
Rachel Bedsworth FaulknerAugust 10, 2013Become a zoo member. It pays for itself with parking passes, discounts, and tickets for stuff like the train and children's zoo.- Lauren TheuerkaufMarch 11, 2014Be sure to check out the butterfly dome and the sea lion tunnel! Simply breath taking!
Cesar Abraham MendezMarch 25, 2016Go in early. There is so much to see and the animals look well treated.
Jennifer ChungOctober 6, 2012Awesome zoo - so much to see & do! Definitely spend at least a day to wander around.- Go! MagazineSeptember 19, 2014The Go! List 2014: best place to take the family on a sunny day Read more
Christy CarterOctober 18, 2011Buy a souvenir cup; refills are only $1. We bought our cup quite a few years ago and bring it with us every time. Has saved us quite a bit!
Frequently rated the best zoo in the country—and it’s free!
Marc Fernandez ♊February 26, 2016Lots of unique animals. Although Monday is an off day. Not a lot of food options and things open.
New polar bear exhibit is fun and what they did with the sea lions too
Deborah LaddOctober 21, 2011An all day event..plenty of animals...events and great gift shops. You can even take in you own food and beverage.
Parents MagazineJuly 15, 2011After checking out the penguins, your child will love going down the clear glass tube that crosses the river-otter exhibit, giving him a nose-to-nose view.
If you get there in the first hour, a lot of the paid attractions are free.
If you park close to the art museum and walk you do t have to pay for parking!
bella kitzelmanMarch 27, 2012fun place for friends and family to see cool animals like the penguins gorillas and other exotic animals
AbbyAugust 9, 2012Zoo is free but some areas (sting rays, petting zoo, carousel) have a fee. These areas are free for first hour of opening, though!
Ms. SeymoreSeptember 11, 2018Hours are different in the internet fall if the year they close at 5pm.
Joe SmithOctober 28, 2015Free admission. Sea lIons and lots more. Spend an hour or a day. Never tiring.- Amber PolitoSeptember 1, 2012Check out the new sting ray exhibit! You can pet the sting rays and sharks and feed the sting rays!
- Deronius MeyrOctober 20, 2018Greatest Zoo on planet earth... and it’s free admission. Take that, San Diego!
Naomi BergJune 11, 2013If there is an opportunity to see the Sea Lion show, it's absolutely worth the $4!
Michelle Turner WalkerJune 8, 2014Best zoo in the USA! Buy a membership to save money and support our beautiful zoo!
Linda LouJuly 27, 2012had a blast at the zoo- we purchase the wristbands for the extra attractions- be sure to check out the penguins
Susan MomBloggerApril 8, 2013don't go on weekends with Marathons! Traffic is horrible! but the zoo is definitely worth it! Kids loved it!
Tara LiloiaAugust 28, 2010A safari pass is well worth the $10 cost if you plan to hit some of the activities which cost extra, like the train, carousel, motion ride, and children's area.
Lea HathawayApril 8, 2012Make sure to go see the elephants at River's edge early. They put all the animals away a half hour early sometimes.
Samantha MaroltAugust 7, 2014It was a little confusing and we got lost, but the exhibits were cool and kid-friendly!
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 : (
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- 9.1
"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
- 8.3
"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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"Arrive early & find a seat in the shade. Popular show even on a hot day!"
Gini Ford - 9.4
"Every Sunday all year round there is family fun and free crafts for kids 1:00-4:00."
Sarah Rennie - 9.5
"Beautiful park with lots to see. Was here for a race with the St. Louis Track Club. Lovely rolling hills and architecture."
Natasha Mayton
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