Hours, Prices & Directions
The Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Check out our Calendar of Events for details on what's happening on the days you plan to visit.
Attraction Fees
Admission to the Zoo is FREE, although there are fees for some attractions. Attractions are weather dependent and subject to change.
- Children's Zoo is $4 per person. Free admission the first hour the Zoo is open. Children under 2 are free.
- Conservation Carousel is $3 per person. Free admission during first hour of operation. Children under 2 are free. All other persons require admission. All proceeds support the Saint Louis Zoo's conservation programs.
- Zooline Railroad is $5 per person, per round trip ticket. You may leave the train, visit exhibits and re-board. Children under 2 are free.
- 3-D Movie is $3 per person.
Safari Pass
Make the most of your day at the Zoo with a Safari Pass. This one-day pass is $10/person and includes one admission to the Children's Zoo, Zooline Railroad, Conservation Carousel and 3-D Movie.
Parking
All-day parking is available on the Zoo's North Lot on Government Drive and South Lot on Wells Drive. Limited street parking is available in Forest Park.
- Parking is $10 per vehicle through April 14, 2012. (Beginning April 15, parking will be $15 per vehicle throughout the Zoo's peak season.)
- Parking for buses, motor homes and R.V.s is $20 through April 14, 2012, and is available on the South Lot only. (Beginning April 15, the rate for buses will be $30.)
- Only cash and charge are accepted for parking payment.
Driving Directions
Entrances to Forest Park
There are nine entrances to Forest Park, including Hampton & Wells, Tamm Avenue bridge, Skinker & Wells, Skinker & Forsyth, Lindell at DeBaliviere, Lindell at Forest Park Parkway, Lindell at West Pine, Kingshighway at West Pine, Kingshighway at Oakland to Tamm. Forest Park map
From US 40/I-64 eastbound and westbound
Take the Hampton exit (34-B) and follow signs to Forest Park. At the first roundabout, turn left (west) on Wells Drive and arrive at the Zoo's South Entrance. Alternate: From the Hampton exit, turn south on Hampton, right on Oakland, right on Tamm and arrive at South Entrance.
To North Entrance, go straight through first roundabout, left at second roundabout on Washington Blvd., turn left on Government Drive.
Westbound Alternate Route: Take Clayton Road exit, turn right on Skinker, right on Wells Drive. Veer left to Zoo's North Entrance. Veer right to South Entrance.
Eastbound Alternate Route: Take McCausland exit, turn left on McCausland/Skinker, right on Wells Drive. Veer left to Zoo's North Entrance. Veer right to South Entrance.
From I-44 eastbound and westbound
Take the Hampton Ave. exit. Drive north about one mile and cross the Hampton Ave. bridge. At the first roundabout, turn left on Wells Drive and arrive at the Zoo's South Entrance.
To North Entrance, go straight through first roundabout, left at second roundabout on Washington Blvd., turn left on Government Drive.
Eastbound Alternate Route: Take Vandeventer Ave. exit and follow signs to Kingshighway north. Turn left onto Oakland Avenue. Drive west to the Tamm Avenue bridge, turn right over the bridge and arrive at the Zoo's South Entrance.
Westbound Alternate Route: Take Vandeventer Ave/Kingshighway exit 287B-A and follow signs to Kingshighway north. Turn right on Kingshighway. Turn left onto Oakland Avenue. Drive west to the Tamm Avenue bridge, turn right over the bridge and arrive at the Zoo's South Entrance.
From I-270 North
If you're coming from north or northwest, take I-70 or I-270 to I-170 south. Merge onto I-64/40 east. Take the Hampton exit (34-B) and follow signs to Forest Park. At the first roundabout, turn left (west) on Wells Drive and arrive at the Zoo's South Entrance. Alternate: From the Hampton exit, turn south on Hampton, right on Oakland, right on Tamm and arrive at South Entrance.
Alternate Route: Exit I-170 at Forest Park Parkway and go east approx. 2 miles. Turn right on Skinker Boulevard. Turn left on Lagoon Drive into Forest Park. Veer right on Fine Arts Drive, past the Art Museum to Government Drive. Turn right to the Zoo's North Entrance.
By MetroLink
Ride MetroLink to Forest Park/DeBaliviere station, then take MetroBus route #90 Hampton south. For detailed transit schedules, pricing and to purchase tickets, visit the Metro web site.
By MetroBus
The #90 Hampton bus stops within a short walking distance from the Zoo's North Entrance on Government Drive.
Address & Phone
Saint Louis Zoo
One Government Drive
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 781-0900
Toll free: (800) 966-8877
