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Scavenger Hunts

For organized groups Kindergarten -- 12th grade

Dates: Self-guided scavenger hunts can be completed whenever the Zoo is open.
Cost: Free!
How to get one: Call the Education Department at (314) 646-4544 or download them (see below).

Scavenger hunts are activity pages that lead your group on a self-guided tour of the Zoo to discover more about specific topics. Upon request, we will mail or fax a single copy of any particular hunt. You can also view and print a copy of a scavenger hunt by clicking on the topics below. Please make as many copies as you need for your group. (The Introduction to Missouri Wildlife class includes a Missouri Wildlife scavenger hunt.)

Our scavenger hunts are updated periodically. You are encouraged to request or print a new copy each year to be certain that your students are using correct information.

Scavenger Hunt Topics

Grades K-3: Developed for small groups (six or less) led by an adult.

Allow up to 60 minutes.

Grade 3-6

Allow 90 minutes.

Grade 4-8: Developed for use by individuals or small groups.

Allow 90 minutes.

Allow 60-75 minutes.

Grades 4 and up: Developed for use by individuals or small groups.

Allow 90 minutes.

Grade 7 - 12: Developed for use by individuals or small groups.

Allow 2 hours.

The Saint Louis Zoo's programs and facilities are available for people of all abilities. Please let us know (preferably 24 hours in advance) if there is anything that we can do that would make a program or facility more accessible to you or your group by calling (314) 781-0900.