Winter Hours 2025

Jan. 7 through Feb. 28
(except holidays)
10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Monday through Friday
9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Saturday and Sunday

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.

Winter Hours for Certain Amenities

Jan. 7 through Feb. 27, 2025

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. 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and Monday, Feb. 17 (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.