First Bank Zooline Railroad

ALL ABOARD! The First Bank Zooline Railroad offers a 20-minute narrated tour weaving through tunnels and past favorite animal exhibits on a 1½-mile round trip. One of the Zoo's most popular attractions, the Zooline Railroad has transported more than 27 million visitors in the past 40 years.

The Zooline Railroad is ADA accessible. Passengers in wheelchairs have a large area on the train car, with fold down seats for companions. The Zoo has also added ramps with lower slopes.

Admission

A round trip excursion on the Zooline Railroad is $5. Children under two are free. Purchase tickets at any of four stations for a tour of the Zoo. The railroad operates year-round, weather permitting. You may leave the train, visit exhibits and reboard. Groups of 15 or more may purchase discounted train tickets by calling group services in advance at (314) 781-0900, ext. 344 or 1-800-966-8877.

Zooline Railroad Hours:

Winter hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (weather permitting)
Hours may vary; please inquire at the ticket booth.

Zoo 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.

Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, May 23-September 1, 2008 (Memorial Weekend through Labor Day).

Holiday Hours and Early Closings:

June 20, 2008 (A Zoo Ado fundraiser) -- Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
July 23, 2008 (Jammin' at the Zoo) -- Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 27, 2008 (Jammin' at the Zoo) -- Open 8 a.m. to 5 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