Hours and Prices
The Zoo is Free
Fall and Winter Hours 2024
9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily, except the holidays listed below
Holiday Hours
Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Day) — 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) — 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) — Zoo closed
Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve) — 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Jan. 1, 2025, (New Year's Day) — Zoo closed
See below for 2025 winter hours.
Winter Hours 2025
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Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 (New Year's Day): Zoo closed
Tuesday–Friday, Jan. 2-5
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Jan. 6 through Feb. 28
(except holidays)
10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Monday through Friday
9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Saturday and Sunday
Winter Holiday Hours
Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 17 (Presidents Day)
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Saint Louis Zoo's operating hours are subject to change.
Check back for spring hours.
Paid Attractions and Services
The Zoo is always free. Paid attractions are included in the Adventure Pass.
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4d Theater
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Conservation Carousel
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Sea Lion Show
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Stingrays at Caribbean Cove
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Zooline Railroad
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Parking
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Rentals
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Group Registration & Discounts
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