The Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Holiday Hours and Early Closings:
- January 1, 2009 (New Year's Day) -- Zoo closed
- May 25, 2009 (Memorial Day) -- Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- June 19, 2009 (ZOOFARI fundraiser) -- Open 8 a.m. to 12 noon
- September 7, 2009 (Labor Day) -- Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- November 26, 2009 (Thanksgiving) -- Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- December 24, 2009 (Christmas Eve) -- Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- December 25, 2009 (Christmas Day) -- Zoo closed
- December 31, 2009 (New Year's Eve) -- Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- January 1, 2010 (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.
Construction updates
Many Roads Lead to the Saint Louis Zoo
We're lucky there's a variety of ways to get to the Saint Louis Zoo, from east and west, north and south. In 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.
South Lot Open During Construction
The south parking lot and the Zoo's south entrance are open during road construction on Wells Drive. Wells is open to Zoo traffic only. The road is closed to through traffic. Construction will not affect the Zoo's operating hours or attractions. Cars will be allowed to enter and exit from two entrances on the south parking lot - one near Hampton Avenue and another near the Tamm Avenue bridge. The Zoo's north parking lot and north entrance on Government Drive are also open. The Zoo will begin construction of its new Wachovia South Arrival Experience, which will include a new bridge from the south parking lot to the entry plaza, allowing for pedestrians, strollers and people using wheelchairs to cross the busy street safely. Construction on Wells is expected to take three months beginning August 12, 2009.
The Hampton Avenue bridge into Forest Park is now open.
Now through 2009, I-64/US 40 will be closed between I-170 and Kingshighway Boulevard.
Driving Directions (updated 5/22/09)
Entrances to Forest Park: There are nine entrances to Forest Park, including Hampton Avenue bridge, 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 westbound: Take the Kingshighway exit 36B. Drive south .1 mile and turn right onto Oakland Avenue. Drive west to the Hampton Avenue bridge and turn right. At the first roundabout, turn left (west) on Wells Drive and arrive at the Zoo's south entrance. (Alternate: From Oakland, turn right on Tamm Avenue bridge, turn right on Wells and arrive at the Zoo.)
From US 40/I-64 eastbound: I-64/US 40 is open from I-270 through I-170. If you're headed east on US 40/I-64 from Chesterfield, continue on I-64/US 40 until the highway ends and merge on I-170 north. 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.
- Alternate detour: Take I-270 north to I-70 east to I-170 south. 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.
- Alternate detour: Take I-270 south to I-44 east, then follow directions from I-44 eastbound as written below.
From I-44 eastbound: Take the Hampton Avenue exit and turn left. Drive north about one mile and cross the Hampton Avenue bridge. At the first roundabout after the bridge, turn left (west) on Wells Drive and arrive at the Zoo's south entrance.
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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.
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Alternate route I-44 eastbound: Take Vandeventer Ave. exit and follow signs to Kingshighway north. Turn left onto Oakland Avenue. Drive west to the Hampton Avenue bridge and turn right. At the first roundabout, turn left (west) on Wells Drive and arrive at the Zoo's south entrance. (Alternate: From Oakland, turn right on Tamm Avenue bridge, turn right on Wells and arrive at the Zoo.)
From I-44 westbound: Take the Hampton Avenue exit and turn right. Drive north about one mile and cross the Hampton Avenue bridge. At the first roundabout after the bridge, turn left (west) on Wells Drive and arrive at the Zoo's south entrance.
- Alternate route I-44 westbound: Take Arsenal exit and turn right. Turn right onto McCausland, travel north and continue on Skinker. Turn right from Skinker into Forest Park at Wells Drive.
- Alternate route 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 Hampton Avenue bridge and turn right. At the first roundabout, turn left (west) on Wells Drive and arrive at the Zoo's south entrance. (Alternate: From Oakland, turn right on Tamm Avenue bridge, turn right on Wells 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. 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.
- 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. 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.
- Motion Simulator is $3 per person.
- 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 admission to the Children's Zoo, Zooline Railroad, Sea Lion Show (while in season), Conservation Carousel and Motion Simulator.
Parking
All-day parking is available on the Zoo's North Lot on Government Drive and South Lot on Wells Drive.
- Parking is $11 per vehicle.
- Parking for buses, motor homes and R.V.s is $22 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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