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Calendar of Events

December 2009
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Welcome to the Saint Louis Zoo calendar of events. The Saint Louis Zoo offers a variety of year-round activities for visitors of all ages. Scroll over dates in the calendar to find what events are happening during your visit. Details of events are listed below for each month you choose.

Note to media:

Event information is updated on a continual basis. Please visit the Press Room for updates and additional information. Thank you.

Thu - Nov 12 -- Thu - Dec 24
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday Zootique
Shop Holiday Zootique in The Living World for unique gift ideas, ornaments and much more. Seasonal items will be available for purchase through December 24.
Wed - Dec 02
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
R. Michael Roberts, Ph.D., Curators' Professor of Animal Science, Biochemistry, and Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Missouri-Columbia, Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center. Lecture held in The Living World. Admission is free.
Fri - Dec 04 -- Sun - Dec 06
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Walk through the Zoo's holiday wonderland of spectacular light displays. Admission is $4/Member; $5/Non-member. Children under 2 are free.
Sat - Dec 05 -- Sun - Dec 06
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Festive holiday breakfast includes a family photo with Santa, goodie bags for kids, visits from costumed characters, free parking, and more. Pre-paid reservations are required, and seating is limited.
Seating at 9 and 11 a.m. as available. Member: $20/adult, $18/child (2-12); Non-member: $22/adult, $20/child (2-12). Children under 2 are free. For information, call (314) 646-4857.
Fri - Dec 11 -- Sun - Dec 13
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Walk through the Zoo's holiday wonderland of spectacular light displays. Admission is $4/Member; $5/Non-member. Children under 2 are free.
Sat - Dec 12 -- Sun - Dec 13
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Festive holiday breakfast includes a family photo with Santa, goodie bags for kids, visits from costumed characters, free parking, and more. Pre-paid reservations are required, and seating is limited.
Seating at 9 and 11 a.m. as available. Member: $20/adult, $18/child (2-12); Non-member: $22/adult, $20/child (2-12). Children under 2 are free. For information, call (314) 646-4857.
Fri - Dec 18 -- Mon - Dec 21
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy an Italian buffet dinner at Painted Giraffe Cafe while overlooking the colorful lights of Wild Lights. Evening includes dinner, admission to Wild Lights, visits from costumed characters Rudolf and Frosty, photo with Santa and free parking. Pre-paid reservations are required, and seating is limited.
Seating at 5 and 7 p.m. as available. Member: $23/adult, $21/child (2-12); Non-member: $24/adult, $22/child (2-12). Children under 2 are free. For information, call (314) 646-4857.
Fri - Dec 18 -- Wed - Dec 23
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Walk through the Zoo's holiday wonderland of spectacular light displays. Admission is $4/Member; $5/Non-member. Children under 2 are free.
Sat - Dec 19 -- Sun - Dec 20
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Festive holiday breakfast includes a family photo with Santa, goodie bags for kids, visits from costumed characters, free parking, and more. Pre-paid reservations are required, and seating is limited.
Seating at 9 and 11 a.m. as available. Member: $20/adult, $18/child (2-12); Non-member: $22/adult, $20/child (2-12). Children under 2 are free. For information, call (314) 646-4857.
Thu - Dec 24
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Holiday Hours (Christmas Eve)
The Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thu - Dec 24
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Zoo closes early for Christmas Eve.
Fri - Dec 25
Zoo Closed (Christmas Day)
Fri - Dec 25
Zoo is closed.
Sat - Dec 26 -- Wed - Dec 30
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Walk through the Zoo's holiday wonderland of spectacular light displays. Admission is $4/Member; $5/Non-member. Children under 2 are free.
Sun - Dec 27
Raja's Birthday
Saint Louis Zoo's popular Asian elephant turns 17.
Thu - Dec 31
9:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Zoo closes early for New Year's Eve.
Thu - Dec 31
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Holiday Hours (New Year's Eve)
The Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.