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Hours and Prices

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Winter Hours 2026

Last entry is 15 minutes before listed closing time.

Jan. 5 through Feb. 27
(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. 19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
    9 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Monday, Feb. 16 (Presidents Day)
    9 a.m.–4 p.m. 

The Saint Louis Zoo's operating hours are subject to change. See below for all 2026 hours.

2026 Hours

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February 28 through May 21, 2026
9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
Last entry is 15 minutes before listed closing time.

See special evening hours for ticketed Animals Aglow.

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

Last entry is 15 minutes before listed closing time.

Memorial Day Weekend: Friday-Monday, May 22-25, 2026
8 a.m.–6 p.m.

May 26 through Aug. 23, 2026
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Sunday–Thursday*
8 a.m.–6 p.m. — Friday–Saturday*

*Friday, June 12 — 8 a.m.–noon (Zoo closes early for ZOOFARI)
*Friday, July 3 — 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
*Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day) — 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
*Tuesday, Aug. 4 — 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
*Saturday, Aug. 8 — 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
*Saturday, Aug. 15 — 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
*Friday, Aug. 21 — 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Aug. 24 through Sept. 4, 2026
9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily*

Labor Day Weekend: Saturday-Monday, Sept. 5-7, 2026
8 a.m.–6 p.m.

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

Sept. 8 through Oct. 7, 2026
9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily*
Last entry is 15 minutes before listed closing time.

*Saturday, Sept. 19 — 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
*Friday, Sept. 25 — 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
*Saturday, Sept. 26 — 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
*Saturday, Oct. 3 — 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
 

Oct. 8 through Dec. 31, 2026
9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily, except holidays
Last entry is 15 minutes before listed closing time.

Holiday Hours 2026:
Nov. 26 (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, 2027, (New Year's Day) — Zoo closed

Check back for 2027 hours.

Winter Hours for Certain Amenities
Jan. 5 through Feb. 26, 2026

North Entrance and Parking Lot Open Daily

The North Entrance and North Parking Lot, located on Government Drive, are open for guest entry and parking every day of the week.

South Entrance and Parking Lot Closed Monday-Thursday

The South Entrance and South Parking Lot on Wells Drive at Tamm Avenue near I-64 are closed to guests Monday through Thursday. This includes the South Welcome Desk, Rentals and Safari Gift Shop. Guests should park in the North Parking Lot and enter through the North Entrance on these days. Open Friday through Sunday and on holidays: Monday, Jan. 19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and Monday, Feb. 16 (Presidents Day).

Attractions and Amenities

The Zooline Railroad, Conservation Carousel, Wild Explorer VR Experience and 4D Theater operate weather permitting. They do not operate during inclement weather or low temperatures. Please check at a Welcome Desk on the day of your visit to see what attractions are open.

Cafe Kudu, the restaurant in The Living World, is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends and favorable weather days during fall and winter. Lakeside Cafe is open daily.

These are general guidelines and are subject to change, especially for special and private events and other weather conditions.

Paid Attractions and Services

The Zoo is always free. Paid attractions are included in the Adventure Pass.

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