Summer Programs for Adults

Also check out our new Trainer for a Day program where kids or adults go behind the scenes and learn firsthand what it's like to be an animal trainer at the Saint Louis Zoo (for participants ages 8 to 80).

Note: students entering grades 9 and up may also register for adult programs.

Adult Safaris

These after-hours programs allow a more intimate chance to meet both the animals and the curatorial staff members who care for them. Program participants meet in the Living World.

Evening At The Zoo Safari
What happens at the Zoo after the day ends? Join us for a special “in-house” evening and find out! We will start out meeting some nocturnal and other Zoo animals up-close. Then we're off for an evening tour around the Zoo, including the River's Edge to see “what’s up.” Program participants meet in the Living World.

Limited to 24 participants per session.
Instructor: Jim Jordan, Curator of Education
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22

Code	Date	Day	Time
A603EV	June 3	Tu	6:30-8:30 p.m.	SOLD OUT

Elephants, Rhinos and Hippos Safari
Come and explore the Zoo after hours for a tour of an immersion exhibit -- the River's Edge. Get the scoop on Raja and his new mate(s). See how the rhinos are settling in, and how the hippos are doing in their riverine home. Learn the challenges of taking care of these unique animals. Program participants meet in the Living World.

Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: River's Edge Zookeeper
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22

Code	Date	Day	Time
A604ER	June 4	W	6:30-8 p.m.	SOLD OUT

Veterinary Hospital Safari
Come and explore the Saint Louis Zoo’s Endangered Species Research Center & Veterinary Hospital. Catch a glimpse of how our veterinarian staff cares for the animals. This tour will include discussion of the unique opportunities and challenges that accompany treating a clientele of 3000 animals ranging from 20 grams to 8000 pounds!! Program participants meet in the Living World.

Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: Hospital staff
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22

Code	Date	Day	Time
A610VH	June 10	Tu	6:30-8 p.m.	SOLD OUT

Hoofed Stock Safari
Do you know which hoofed mammal serves as the Zoo's symbol? Come explore the Zoo after hours for a personal tour of the Zoo's hoofed stock collection. See giraffes, gazelles, gerenuks and more while learning about the challenges of taking care of these diverse mammals. Program participants meet in the Living World.

Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: Diane Wilson, Zoological Manager - Antelope
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22

Code	Date	Day	Time
A617HS	June 17	Tu	6:30-8 p.m.

Carnivore Safari
Come and explore the Zoo after hours as we visit long-time favorite areas -- Bear Bluffs, Sea Lion Basin and Big Cat Country. On this informative tour, you will learn how nature rules with fangs and claws. Program participants meet in the Living World.

Limited to 20 participants.
Instructors: Animal Division Management Staff - Carnivores
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22

Code	Date	Day	Time
A623CS	June 23	M	6:30-8 p.m.	SOLD OUT

Primate Safari
Come visit the Zoo's primate collection. We will have a swinging good time at both the Primate House and Fragile Forest as learn about the ever changing social dynamics and behavior of primates as well as the Zoo's conservation efforts. Program participants meet in the Living World.

Limited to 20 participants
Instructors: Animal Division Management Staff-Primates
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22

Code	Date	Day	Time
A630PS	June 30	M	6:30-8 p.m.	SOLD OUT

Powerful Predator Impact Safari
Though they deal out death, predators play an important part in nature. Come discover the value of predators by learning about their unique hunting adaptations and the essential roles they fill in the wild. You will also have a chance to meet some of our meat-eaters up close. Program participants meet in the Living World.

Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: Kimberly Hoormann, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22

Code	Date	Day	Time
A716PD	July 16	W	6:30-8 p.m.	SOLD OUT

Herp Safari
Join us for a behind-the-scenes evening tour of the Herpetarium. See how the exhibits and animal collection have changed as larger exhibits have allowed us to re-create habitats with mixed species. Insights about on-going research and new projects will round out the tour. Program participants meet in the Living World.

Limited to 20 participants.
Instructors: Animal Division Management Staff - Reptiles/Aquatics
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22

Code	Date	Day	Time
A729HE	July 29	Tu	6:30-8 p.m.

Bird Safari
The Saint Louis Zoo is proud to be home to over 300 different kinds of birds. Join us for this personal tour of the Zoo's beautiful collections of feathered friends. We will visit the residents at Penguin & Puffin Coast as well as the legendary flamingos. Don't forget to bring a jacket! Program participants meet in the Living World.

Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: Mike Macek, Curator - Birds
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22

Code	Date	Day	Time
A730BS	July 30	W	6:30-8 p.m.	SOLD OUT

Building a Zoo Exhibit Safari
Enjoy an informative after-hours stroll to discover the ins and outs of planning, designing and building new Zoo exhibits. The exhibit design process incorporates many facets: landscaping, interpretive graphics, animal well-being and providing an exciting public experience. This tour will focus on the exhibit designs of the Year of the Frog, the animatronic Dinoroarus exhibit, and the Orthwein Animal Nutrition Center. Program participants meet in the Living World.

Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: Mary Brong, Exhibits Coordinator
Fee: ZFA Members $23/General Public $26

Code	Date	Day	Time
A805ZE	August 5	Tu	6:30-8:30 p.m.