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North Star Summer Zoo Weekends

May 27-September 5, 2011
Friday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Memorial Day, May 30, 2011: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Independence Day, July 4, 2011: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Labor Day, September 5, 2011: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, the Saint Louis Zoo offers your family even more flexibility with our expanded weekend hours. See Your Visit for daily schedules, attractions, prices, directions and more.

Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series

Friday evenings 5-8 p.m.

"Splish splash" with the stingrays, "cha-cha" with the cheetahs, "salsa" with the sea lions or "two-step" with the tigers at Jungle Boogie, the Zoo's Friday night concert series for the whole family. See concert schedule.

New at the Zoo

Sharks are invading the pool this summer at the splashy exhibit Stingrays at Caribbean Cove.

Free Hour (8-9 a.m.)

The Children's Zoo, Conservation Carousel and Stingrays at Caribbean Cove are free from 8-9 a.m. each day during summer. Admission charges apply after 9 a.m.

Summer Showtime

Sea Lion Show

Sea lion superstars will thrill you with flipper walks, ball balancing and lots of splashing! Admission is $3 per person; children under two are free. Shows are at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. daily starting May 28, with an additional show at 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Children's Zoo Show

See kissing alpacas, gymnastic armadillos, mimicking macaw and more showcase their natural talents. Shows are at 10 and 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. daily (except Wednesdays) with an additional show at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission to the Children's Zoo is $4 per person; children under two are free.

Visitor Tip

Some of the animals are more active in the cooler hours of early morning and early evening. Occasionally, some animals may need to turn in early.

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