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Hours and Prices

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Summer Hours 2024

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May 28 through Aug. 18
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Sunday–Thursday*
8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. — Friday–Saturday*

*Wednesday, Aug. 7
8 a.m.-4 p.m.

*Thursday, Aug. 15
8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Aug. 19-30
9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily**

**Friday, Aug. 23
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Zoo closes early for Jammin' at the Zoo

Aug. 31-Sept. 2 — Labor Day Weekend
8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

The Saint Louis Zoo's operating hours are subject to change.

Fall and Winter Hours

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Sept. 3 through Oct. 8, 2024
9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily*

*Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024
9 a.m.-4 p.m.

*Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
9 a.m.–3 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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Group Discounts

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Group Discounts