$40 per person

Spread your wings to meet the birds in our diverse collection — and learn how our conservation efforts are helping several critically endangered species. Our staff will share enchanting stories about our Bird House residents as you visit off-display areas like the incubator/propagation room, where keepers collect eggs and incubate them until they hatch.

• Number of guests: Minimum of two; maximum of 10
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Age Requirements: Ages 8 and up

Please note that while all of The Zoo's public spaces and guest amenities are fully accessible, some of the behind-the-scenes areas visited through our tour program may not be.

The Birds of a Feather tour is not an accessible tour. If there are any physical, cognitive or behavioral considerations within your group, please call the Tours Department at (314) 646-4840 so our staff can be prepared to make appropriate accommodations.

$75 per person

Explore the lives of the animals in the Zoo’s Carnivore Complex. Meet our African painted dog pack, our charismatic sun bear, Rimba, and Wendy, the Zoo’s elusive anteater. During this tour, guests will learn about the animals’ diets, enrichment activities, and how our zookeepers provide world-class care for these unique species.

This tour is conducted partially outdoors. Please be prepared for inclement weather.

• Number of Guests: Minimum of two; maximum of eight
  
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Age Requirements: Ages 8 and up

Please note that while all of The Zoo's public spaces and guest amenities are fully accessible, some of the areas visited through our tours may not be.
Ears, Paws and Claws is a semi-accessible tour. If there are any physical, cognitive or behavioral considerations within your group, please call the Tours Coordinators at (314) 646-4840 so our staff can be prepared to make appropriate accommodations.

$100 per person

Experience Penguin & Puffin Coast from a zookeeper's point of view! During this tour, you’ll have an up-close-and-personal visit with some of our playful penguins while you learn about our conservation center for threatened Humboldt penguins. You'll wrap up your tour with a walk through the exhibit.

• Number of Guests: Minimum of two; maximum of 10
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Age Requirements: Ages 5 and up

Please note that while all of The Zoo's public spaces and guest amenities are fully accessible, some of the behind-the-scenes areas visited through our tour program may not be.
The Penguin Encounter tour is a fully accessible tour. If there are any physical, cognitive or behavioral considerations within your group, please call the Tours Department at (314) 646-4840 so our staff can be prepared to make appropriate accommodations.

$80 per person

This tour takes you behind River's Edge to the hidden rhino barn to be properly introduced to one of our imposing black rhinos. You'll get the chance to feed this weighty vegetarian and may even get to touch their armor-like skin!

• Number of Guests: Minimum of two guests; maximum of six
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Age Requirements: Ages 8 and up

Please note that while all of The Zoo's public spaces and guest amenities are fully accessible, some of the behind-the-scenes areas visited through our tour program may not be.
The Rhino Ramble tour is not an accessible tour. If there are any physical, cognitive or behavioral considerations within your group, please call the Tours Department at (314) 646-4840 so our staff can be prepared to make appropriate accommodations.

$60 per person

Go out on a limb as you explore Primate Canopy Trails from the exclusive, keepers-only boardwalk. This tour allows guests to become immersed in the treetops, surrounded by the monkeys and lemurs that call Primate Canopy Trails home. You will enjoy a chat about these unique animals as you watch them explore morning enrichment in their habitats. Primate Canopy Trails, opened in 2021, is a creative take on modern zoo architecture, offering exciting learning opportunities for both our monkeys and guests.

These tours are conducted outdoors. Please be prepared for unfavorable weather. Note that umbrellas are not allowed on the Primate Canopy Trails boardwalk. Closed-toe, sensible climbing shoes are required.

• Number of Guests: Minimum of two; maximum of six
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Age Requirements: Ages 8 and up

Please note that while all of The Zoo's public spaces and guest amenities are fully accessible, some of the behind-the-scenes areas visited through our tour program may not be.
The Primate Perspective tour is not an accessible tour. If there are any physical, cognitive or behavioral considerations within your group, please call the Tours Department at (314) 646-4840 so our staff can be prepared to make appropriate accommodations.

$50 per person

All aboard for a Train-rific Tour! Learn about the history of the Zooline Railroad as you ride the express route right into the Zoo's train shed. An Engineer lets you look up close at an engine and reveals what it takes to keep the Zoo's train program on track. You'll finish your journey by riding around the Zoo on one of our famous trains, and will take home an authentic souvenir railroad spike.

These tours are conducted outdoors from May through October. Please be prepared for unfavorable weather conditions.

• Number of Guests: Minimum of two; maximum of six
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Age Requirements: Ages 2 and up. One adult per two children required.

Please note that while all of The Zoo's public spaces and guest amenities are fully accessible, some of the behind-the-scenes areas visited through our tour program may not be.
The Train-rific Tour is a fully accessible tour. If there are any physical, cognitive or behavioral considerations within your group, please call the Tours Department at (314) 646-4840 so our staff can be prepared to make appropriate accommodations.