Hours
The Zoo is open every day, except December 25 (Christmas Day) and January 1 (New Year's Day), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holiday Hours and Early Closings:
- November 27, 2008 (Thanksgiving Day) -- Open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- December 24, 2008 (Christmas Eve) -- Open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- December 25, 2008 (Christmas Day) -- Zoo closed
- December 31, 2008 (New Year's Eve) -- Open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- January 1, 2009 (New Year's Day) -- Zoo closed
Check out our Calendar of Events for details on what's happening on the days you plan to visit.
Directions
(Almost) All Roads Lead to the Saint Louis Zoo.
We're lucky it's easy to get to the Saint Louis Zoo. From east and west, north and south, there is a variety of routes to get here. In 2008-2009, I-64/US 40 will be under construction. Detours are minimal in time and distance, and construction will not affect Zoo hours or attractions. For road construction updates and directions, visit Map My Trip and Getaroundstl.com.
Construction updates:
The Hampton Avenue bridge into Forest Park is closed for construction. Please use an alternate route into Forest Park and the Zoo. See driving directions below. The Hampton bridge is expected to reopen to vehicle traffic with one lane in each direction by Memorial Day, 2009 (I-64 ramps will be closed). By July 4, 2009, Hampton bridge will have two lanes open in each direction (I-64 ramps will be closed).
During 2008, I-64/US 40 will be closed between I-270 and I-170. If you're headed east on US 40/I-64 from Chesterfield, follow the highway detour signs onto I-270 north to I-70 east to I-170 south. Merge onto I-64/US 40 east and follow directions to the Zoo as written below. (As an alternate detour, take I-270 south to I-44 east, then follow directions from I-44 eastbound as written below.)
Beginning no later than December 31, 2008 through 2009, I-64/US 40 will be closed between I-170 and Kingshighway Boulevard.
Driving Directions
Entrances to Forest Park: There are nine entrances to Forest Park, including Tamm Avenue bridge, Wells Drive, Skinker & Forsyth, Lindell at DeBaliviere, Lindell at Forest Park Parkway, Lindell at West Pine, Kingshighway at West Pine, Kingshighway at Oakland to Tamm.
From US 40/I-64: Take the Kingshighway exit 36B. Drive south .1 mile and turn right onto Oakland Avenue. Drive west to the Tamm Avenue bridge, turn right over the bridge and arrive at the Zoo.
- Alternate route US 40/I-64 eastbound: Take McCausland exit north and continue on Skinker. Turn right from Skinker into Forest Park at Wells Drive.
- Alternate route US 40/I-64 westbound: Take Clayton Road exit, turn right on Skinker. Turn right from Skinker into Forest Park at Wells Drive. Proceed straight to South Parking Lot or left on Government Drive to North Parking Lot.
From I-44 eastbound: 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.
- Alternate route I-44 eastbound: Take Jamieson exit and turn left. Turn left onto Arsenal. Turn right onto McCausland, travel north and continue on Skinker. Turn right from Skinker into Forest Park at Wells Drive.
From I-44 westbound: Take Vandeventer Ave/Kingshighway exit and follow signs to Kingshighway. 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.
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/US 40 east. Take the Kingshighway exit 36B. Drive south .1 mile and turn right onto Oakland Avenue. Drive west to the Tamm Avenue bridge, turn right over the bridge and arrive at the Zoo.
- For Zoo entrances, see additional alternate routes listed above for I-64/US 40 eastbound.
- Alternate route I-170: 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 Bus
The #90 Hampton bus stops within a short walking distance from the Zoo's North Entrance on Government Drive.
By Metrolink
Ride MetroLink to Forest Park/DeBaliviere station, then take Metrobus route #90 Hampton south. For detailed transit schedules and pricing, visit the Metro web site.
Attraction Fees
Admission to the Zoo is FREE although there are fees for some attractions.
- Dinoroarus is $1.50 for members; $3 for non-members. Free admission the first hour the Zoo is open. Children under two are free. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Children's Zoo is $4 per person. Free admission the first hour the Zoo is open. Children under 2 are free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Conservation Carousel is $2 per person. All proceeds support the Saint Louis Zoo's conservation programs. The Carousel is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
- 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. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
- Motion Simulator is $3 per person. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
- 3-D Movie is $4 per person. Show times: every half hour between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Sea Lion Show is $3 per person. Children under two are free. Show times are 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays only.
Safari Pass
Make the most of your day at the Zoo with a Safari Pass. This one-day pass is $10/person and includes admission to the Children's Zoo, Zooline Railroad, Sea Lion Show (while in season), Conservation Carousel, Motion Simulator 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.
- Parking is $10 per vehicle.
- Parking for buses, motor homes and R.V.s is $20 and is available on the South Lot only.
Limited street parking is available in Forest Park.
Address & Phone
Saint Louis Zoo
One Government Drive
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 781-0900
Toll free: (800) 966-8877
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