Dining at the Zoo

Come hungry, leave satisfied.

In addition to animals, rides and fun, dining at the Saint Louis Zoo is part of the experience! The Zoo has something for every taste and diet. Enjoy mouthwatering Midwest favorite eats, including several born right here in St. Louis, as you wander the grounds.

Discovery Corner

Cafe Kudu

Enjoy made-to-order grilled burgers, Reuben sandwiches, turkey burgers, street tacos and more, cooked before your eyes on our open indoor grill. Check out the allergy friendly menu as well, coming in spring 2023. There is something for everyone at Café Kudu!
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Pineapple Paradise North

Let your taste buds take a trip to the tropics at Pineapple Paradise!  Enjoy a fresh-made fruit smoothie served in a fresh-cut pineapple. Those age 21+ can add a little exotic flare with assorted alcohol options.
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Scoops

Scoops offers eight  varieties  of your favorite hand-scooped ice cream flavors served in fresh-made waffle cones.
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The Wild

Carousel Cafe

After taking a spin on the Conservation Carousel, swing by Carousel Cafe for your favorite snacks, including cheesy nachos, warm, soft jumbo pretzels or a bratwurst with sauerkraut. Quench your thirst with an ice-cold fountain soda, ICEE, or even a beer or margarita for adults 21 and older.
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Wild Lemons

Nothing says summer like a freshly squeezed Lemonade Shake-Up. It's the coolest drink in town. Be sure to stop by Wild Lemons, where our lemons are freshly shaken, not stirred! Open seasonally.
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River's Edge

Hippo Hideaway

Feed your inner hungry hippo at the ultimate snack shack, and cool off with a refreshing beverage. Offering soft jumbo pretzels, fresh popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy, ice cream treats and  frozen ICEEs, Hippo Hideaway is the perfect place to find your favorite Zoo snack.
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Laughing Hyena

Take a break in the shade at the Laughing Hyena, the ultimate adult “hydration” destination! Quench your thirst with an array of local craft beers, and 24oz margaritas for those 21 and older. Dippin’ Dots are available for the kids, too!
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River Camp Cafe

Walking through four continents along the River’s Edge, you can really work up an appetite! River Camp Café is the perfect location to cure your hunger. You'll find barbeque pulled pork sandwiches, juicy quarter-pound cheeseburgers, smothered tater-tot bowls, and much more!
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Historic Hill

Big Cat Beverages

Just across the way from East Refreshments in Red Rocks you will find Big Cat Beverages, the perfect place to grab a cold one! Plus, Dippin' Dots and drinks for the kids too. Open seasonally and weather permitting.
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East Refreshments

Located at the top of Historic Hill amid the peace and quiet of Red Rocks, East Refreshments features all of our fan favorites: chicken strips, made-to -order personal pizza, and our very own spicy chicken and waffle sandwich! Open seasonally and weather permitting.
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Reptile Redwoods

Enjoy park favorites, such as cotton candy, popcorn or a Bavarian pretzel at Reptile Redwood, located in front of the historic Herpetarium.
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Lakeside Crossing

Candy Crossing

Stop by Candy Crossing, the fudge  and candy shop located in the center of the Zoo. All items here are made with either sustainable palm oil, or no palm oil at all, which will help protect animals and their rainforest homes.
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Ice Cream Oasis

Ice Cream Oasis has a large variety of cool, refreshing treats, and funnel cakes. A great way to enjoy the Zoo!
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Lakeside Cafe

Choose from a great selection of menu items right in the heart of the Zoo! Lakeside Cafe offers both indoor and outdoor lakefront dining, serving up traditional "combo" favorites such as chicken strips, cheeseburgers, quesadillas, and more. Join us at Lakeside Café for breakfast as well, available 7 days a week!
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Pineapple Paradise South

Let your taste buds take a trip to the tropics at Pineapple Paradise!  Enjoy a fresh-made fruit smoothie served in a fresh-cut pineapple. Those age 21+ can add a little exotic flare with assorted alcohol options.
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Ray's Snack Shack

It’s all about Dole Whip at Ray’s Snack Shack! This classic soft serve treat comes in a myriad of flavors and fabulous creations, with something for everyone! Enjoy floats, sundaes and cones, and even sweet treats for the adults as well!
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Safari Grill

Enjoy outdoor grilling at its best at Safari Grill. Serving mouth-watering grilled burgers, dry-rubbed Cajun chicken sandwiches, plump, juicy brats, foot-long hot dogs and more.
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Starbucks

Visit our walk-up window and patio located next to Candy Crossing in the center of the Zoo. Start your day with a hot coffee, latté or espresso and cool down in the afternoon with a Refresher or Frappuccino!
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Sweet & Salty Company

Sweet & Salty Company is the perfect place to satisfy your taste buds, with fresh-made kettle corn and made-to-order funnel cakes, giant churros, and our new Tornado Potato! While you’re here, be sure to try our jumbo soft Bavarian pretzels with gooey cheese sauce. Top it off with a delicious Bill's Lemonade Bubbler™.
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Tundra Treats

Need to cool off? Mix it up your way! Tundra Treats offers a large selection of fruity flavors of our frozen ICEE beverages, and features the largest variety of beer, cider, and spiked seltzer in the Zoo for adults age 21 and up.
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