Hours and Prices
The Zoo is Free
Spring Hours
9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
March 2 through May 23, 2024
The Saint Louis Zoo's operating hours are subject to change.
Summer, Fall and Winter Hours
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Memorial Day Weekend
Friday-Monday, May 24-27, 2024
8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
May 28 through Aug. 18, 2024
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Sunday–Thursday
8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. — Friday–Saturday
Friday, June 21, 2024
8 a.m.–noon
Zoo closes early for ZOOFARI
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Aug. 19-30, 2024
9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily**
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Zoo closes early for Jammin' at the Zoo
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday-Monday, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2024
8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
The Saint Louis Zoo's operating hours are subject to change.
Sept. 3 through Oct. 8, 2024
9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily*
*Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Oct. 9 through Dec. 30, 2024
9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily, except holidays
Holiday Hours 2024:
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
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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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Dinoroarus
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Closed for the season
Winging It!
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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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