Beautiful zoo! And it is free! They charge for a few of the attractions but they are geared more for smaller kids (Dino, train, petting stingray.) The bird house was one of my favorite exhibits. We also loved the penguin exhibit and how close we were able to get to them. It felt like we entered their habitat, but without disturbing them. Oh, and the Grizzlies! Really, a great zoo.

Love this zoo! Been twice now (I don’t live in St. Louis) and it is such a lovely place to visit. So many happy animals and each species has a well thought out, tailor-made enclosure. An all around great day out for both kids and adults - and admission is free! I particularly enjoyed the primates and the butterflies. The butterflies fly around a beautiful flower filled area and there are literally hundreds of them. You have to check you don’t have one on you when you leave.

Very nice public zoo with free admission. There are a few pay as you go attractions once inside but you can enjoy every other exhibit at no charge. Recently went to the Wildlight event and it was a fantastic holiday display to take in while on the walking paths.

I visited this zoo twice in one week, on Friday and then Sunday. This was my first time coming here and actually my first time ever coming to a zoo as an adult. At first it was discouraging because we didn’t see animals at the first few exhibits but then we were mind blown. The experience was amazing and we had so much fun. Came all the way from out of state and it was definitely worth it.

The zoo is free, but the parking is $15. We started our day with a behind the scenes giraffe tour. I posted a tour review under the link for the giraffes. We also watched a mini sea lion show. It was a mini show because they are practicing for the full length shows that will start in a couple of weeks. The zoo is kept clean, and the people who work there seems to really love their jobs. Most of them were very happy to share so much information with us about the animals. Many of the buildings are historical, with a few that were built for the World’s Fair. The exhibits had information for each animal. I appreciate the numerous signs asking patrons to not bother/harass the animals, and a phone number to allow anyone who witnesses concerning behavior to report it. I would love to see most of the animals in bigger enclosures. Even if that meant they had fewer varieties of animals. I did appreciate that most of the exhibits had a wide variety of live plants and trees in them. Our funnel cake was delicious. The gift shop staff was very nice. We loved our visit!

What a great zoo! It was truly a beautiful set up and maintained zoo with plenty to do! The admission was free for the entire family which is a huge plus, and there are a few paid attractions in the zoo which were worth the money, but entirely optional. The food was tasty and prices fairly. The animals looked to be well taken care of and had nice big enclosures. The zoo was huge and had much more to do and see than we were expecting coming from a smaller city with a much smaller zoo. Spent 4 hours here and honestly could have spent even more time to see and do everything. If you enjoy zoos at all this is absolutely a must visit if you're in the area!

This is a wonderful activity for the whole family. We went in November and it was chilly, but we still got to see a lot of animals. It is not the biggest zoo I have been to but it is compact and offers so much to discover. The penguin area was our favorite. You could get really up close to the animals, which our daughter loved. I especially love how they decorated the park for Christmas. It must be beautiful in the afternoon with the lights turned on. Highly recommend this zoo. To make it a completely free activity, I would recommend to park up on the street if available and bring your own food and drinks.

This Zoo is rated one of the best in the whole US and the best part is that it is free! Love the variety of exotic animals and I especially enjoyed the Aquarium ! A must see when you're in St. Louis Missouri The zoo was a nice interlude on our recent family vacation. We spent one morning walking through and it was really enjoyable. It was raining a little but that wasn't a detractor. Some of the animals weren't out and about but that was ok too. It was a relaxing and enjoyable morning. The zoo is free and a great part of the St. Louis landscape. We really enjoyed our experience.

Nice zoo. Wasn’t crowded at all. Very hot out would recommend bringing personal fan or coming on a cool day. Gift shop items were reasonably priced. Also if you choose to touch the sting rays be aware of the fact that there Is no soap to wash your hands with. Everything was good except for the fact that you still need to pay for refills with the souvenir cup otherwise great experience.

This zoo is absolutely the best! We enjoyed every bit of the zoo. 95% of the animals were active and we enjoyed the view to the fullest. It’s a great place for family outing with the kids. There are several aquariums including the hippos, Mississippi River fishes, penguins, and sea lions. Each of the aquariums were great. Please plan to spend at least 4-5 hours in the zoo, otherwise it won’t be possible to watch all the animals.

To me the zoo didn't feel like a zoo. It kinda just felt like a part of Forest Park. The animals look happy and well cared for and the conservation efforts not only locally but across the world is mentioned a lot....it was quite educational and left learning some new things. My favorite was the butterfly house and the penguin exhibits. Entry was free...but with covid you have to set up a reservation online. I've never been to a free zoo honestly. The food in the zoo is actually tasty...there are many stands where you can get ice cream and dipping dots. The is this stand called pineapple paradise where you fresh smoothie is served inside the pineapple. The cored pineapple slices are included with your smoothie to eat.

The Zoo is a great experience. No need for a plan, just show up and enjoy. Even if you just roam around to clear your head, or be there with the kids to have fun. Keep the little ones close by because its easy to get separated. In the winter months the scene is a bit different and worth the exploration. The zoo is clean and well maintained. The animal enclosures look clean. Probably a good idea to split the visit in two days if possible because it is a lot to see. Hop on the train and enjoy a different side. Kids love the train.

So much to see. Animals are active in the morning. Get your steps in. Amazing offerings for any zoo and entry is free. Signage is educational. Great place to learn! Parking is paid, but if you arrive early you can park on the street just outside of parking lot.

My family really enjoyed the St. Louis zoo! While you must make a free reservation to get in the zoo, the extra exhibits like petting stingrays and riding the train, etc call for tickets to get in. We purchased the adventure passes when we got in for 14.95 each and we could visit this exhibit is many times as we wanted during the day. You can bring your own food as long as you don't bring glass. The animals were amazing when we went. We will definitely do this again

The zoo is free. If you get there early enough, you can park on the street and not have to pay for parking. Staff is friendly and informative. It was just my husband and me, but that didn't stop us from enjoying all the animals. We enjoyed watching the penguins swimming and playing when we first got there. We were one of the first ones there and enjoyed most of the zoo quietly observing. There were lots of families as we were leaving. Recommend if you have little ones to ride the train, it encompasses the whole zoo. We laughed at the kids waving and having a great time riding it.

As a St Louis resident, the STL zoo is my number one favorite place to hang out in the city. Whether it’s busy or slow, hot & humid or cold & rainy this is always the place I am always drawn too. If you are just visiting the city the zoo needs to be on your list of places to visit. It has 2 entrances and both are easily accessible. It’s free to enter and there is so much to see. Every person who works here is friendly, knowledgeable and works to create a great experience. The facilities are always clean and there are so many vending choices that there is rarely a wait. You can also always bring your own picnic in and eat in the grassy field areas in the middle of the park. It’s a nice quiet space with picnic tables and lots of grass to get away with your group for a bit and eat or just chill for a bit. If it’s super hot or cold you can always count on enjoying the bug house. It’s indoors and it’s wonderful for kids. Then at the end you can walk through the temp controlled butterfly dome which is just amazing. Seriously do not hesitate to visit this place, it’s a true gem of the city.

Loved our time there! Even though a lot of the animals were MIA this time of year and it was under 40 degrees out, but the ones that were out and about were so fun to watch. Parking was $15, but free admission! That’s amazing that such an awesome zoo is free to the public.

The best Zoo I've been to. It's free to enter and enjoy the animals. You can also enjoy the food courts and gift stands. I always enjoy a visit to the Saint Louis Zoo

One of the best Zoo I’ve ever been! Looks like animals are being taking care of, very clean and they look good. It’s totally for free! We only paid the train ride and I will recommend it if you wanna see the whole place! It’s huge! Staff is super friendly and nice! 100% recommended if you are in St Louis!

I really enjoy the St. Louis zoo! It’s free, with some areas that do charge a fee such as the children’s area. Due to covid they’re currently requiring tickets for entry, free tickets but they need the number of people entering I guess. There was a line to enter when we got there but they were just scanning tickets so it took maybe 5 minutes waiting in line. I also believe there is a parking fee. It can take hours to see the entire zoo so give yourself time if you want to see everything. The animal exhibits seem well maintained and the animals seem healthy. I would recommend visiting if you’re in the area!

The St Louis Zoo is a lovely place to spend the day! Admission is free and the collection of animals is impressive. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re visiting the area!

So fun and diverse, can't believe it's free!! There's some great handmade items in the gift shop. Signage can be tough to understand but overall walkable and well laid out. Really enjoyed the insect area and birds. Also the monkey outdoor area with tunnels is unique and fun to watch! Great for all ages

We had so much fun yesterday at the zoo! Admission is free, you just need to select a time beforehand. The staff was really nice and helpful! The zoo had a great variety in animals and the coolest penguin exhibit we’d ever seen- there was a sign that said not to pet the penguins but physically, you totally could’ve- SO cool! They also have lactation stations for moms of little ones which is amazing to see! Our only disappointment was that almost all the food stands were closed, but even so, such a great experience!

What a great time! This was for my sons class field trip. The animals were all out, not hiding in the back. I love that people have to make reservations to be there. I think that helps so it is not so crowded. So much better not walking into people every time you turn around. Was able to get some great pics of the animals. Enjoy!!

I love the St. Louis Zoo! It’s really the perfect size where you can see everything in one visit but there is still a lot to see. The Penguin exhibit is one of the nicest I’ve ever see and definitely my favorite of the exhibits and it was the only place besides food vendors and gift shops that we ever ran into lines even when there tickets were sold out. If you’re going during busy times- weekends, holidays, spring break, summer break I’d definitely recommend making reservations ahead of time. It also took us about 45 minutes to park on a nice day so keep that in mind parking when you’re planning your day at the zoo.

It's amazing that you get such a positive experience in a zoo that doesn't charge an entry fee. Great exhibits, great variety of animals and well maintained! Did not spot any animals that showed signs of sickness or malnourishment. Parking was a little bit of a nightmare so I highly recommend getting there early. Also the place is massive, definitely not something you'd try and complete in an hour or so unless you're speed walking through the entire facility.

This is one of the best zoo in the US. This place is huge. It’s FREE. Only charge $15/ vehicle for parking. It’s a lot better than Washington DC Smithsonian zoo. Each habitat was well maintained. Animals were healthy and happy. Be sure to bring good walking shoes. We spent about 3.5 hours here. And walked about 4 miles. We wanted to see all of them. And for us the highlight was definitely penguins exhibit. We got to see them so close. This is by far my favorite zoo.

I think the booking system has improved the flow of being able to see the indoor creatures easily. The sea lion show you isn't in but I think the ability to have space and see the animals more than makes up for it. Stop off at high grade coffee which opened as covid hit for an excellent coffee and pastries (near the station) . The shop in the zoo is open and you can buy little ones and adults animal masks for $5 a big selection.

Absolutely amazing. Cannot believe admission is free to this zoo. Beautiful and extensive variety of species, sprawling layout, reasonably priced food and parking was only $10! Can’t wait to go back!

The best zoo I have been to! I'm from Chicago and we have two zoos in the area and they are horrible in comparison to this! Definitely don't miss the penguins they are close enough to touch in an open display [ but I wouldn't do that!! ]

You'd never know this zoo was free. The animals had interactive and stimulating items in their enclosures. The grounds are relatively flat with a decent amount of shade. There's a super fun climbing structure to take a break from looking at animals. Several spots indoors can help you cool off or warm up depending on the season

The St Louis Zoo is always so much fun!! My grandson loved the dinosaur area!!! 🦕 We rode the train, which is a lot of fun seeing the zoo from that perspective, but as a short person (5'3"), my legs were very cramped. The zoo was clean & the staff was working hard to keep things sanitized. Masks are required inside.

Coming from a place where the zoo is $30/person, I thought it was amazing that this zoo is free. There's so much to walk around and see here. I would like to see more shade areas or more indoor areas to cool off since most of the zoo seems to be outside under the sun. The penguin exhibit was absolutely AMAZING! I've never seen such a thing designed like that. It was our favorite part of the zoo. I also enjoyed going through the gift shop and seeing all the crafts from around the world. The prices are fair and it's wonderful knowing the money goes towards conservation efforts. Elephants are my absolute favorite animal so of course I had to buy so many elephant items at the zoo. Also, if you're a smashed penny collector, this is the place for you!

We had a great time. We came across a couple of different guides and they both great. Super friendly and helpful. Love the animals. Really love how close you can get to the penguins.

I love the STL Zoo. It never disappoints. The weather was in the 60’s. A lot of active animals. We did miss the grizzly bears and hippos. Neither were available to the public. The polars bear was amazing!

We love this zoo so much that we travel 3 hours to get here. Exhibits are set up to each animal's natural habitat which encourages activity . I have been to several zoos in major cities in different states and the activity level of the animals pales in comparison. Kangaroos were hoping, monkeys were jumping and chasing each other, snakes were slithering(yuck), grizzly bears were digging for grubs and the polar bear was having a blast in his water. I also really love the fact that reservations are needed to enter the zoo because the crowd size is minimal and therefore you can actually get up close to the action!

A fantastic zoo with so much to see and do. And it’s FREE. My family and I went on a cool, sunny day and even though some areas were closed, there was still so much to see - penguins, polar bears, lemurs, butterflies. It was fantastic! We spent about 4 hours there and probably only experienced a third of what the St. Louis has to offer. The zoo is very well laid out with plenty of space including green space for kids to run around. There are several food areas offering tasty sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Also, there is a full-service Starbucks. ☕️ We will definitely visit the St. Louis zoo again (probably when it’s a bit warmer 😜)

This zoo was really good. We had some of the best animal experiences we have ever had with the penguins and polar bear. We went on a weekday and the weather was cold. It was not busy and the animals were active. We would happily return or recommend to others.

It always amazes me that such a phenomenally good zoo is free to the public! The newer areas are designed with a lot of thought, and perfectly maintained. My favorite place for a picnic is the historic area, with the picnic tables right in the middle of the beautifully landscaped shady valley, lined on both sides by the old zoo buildings. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable, with interesting exhibits. It's a VERY large, sprawling place. Don't be surprised if you can't see it all in just one visit!

While you do have to pay to park and for some of the activities, the zoo itself has free admission. We were able to buy the pass for the activities like the train, sting rays, carousel at a discount since we are members of our local zoo. We absolutely loved the penguin area, it was a great way to cool off in the hot summer. The Sea lion show as incredible as well. Get there early if you want a good seat, it was full even during the middle of the week. My kids loved Sting Rays, so we went to that area first. You do need to pay extra to touch them and feed them. Understandably, they make you wash your arm up to your elbow before entering. I only mention that fact since I forgot to bring in our sunscreen to the zoo and this washes off. There was so much to see, were were there for over 5 hours and still did not see everything. Of course, we did go back to the penguins two times since we loved it so much. We felt that the prices at the snack shops were reasonable. We really loved our time at this zoo, and learned a lot.

This is my best zoo experience ever. We had a blast. The habitats are well done, the landscaping in the entire zoo is beautiful. They have gift shops, bathrooms, and refreshments spaced out really well. All the employees were great. The sea lion show was worth the trip all on its own, but all the animals were awesome. Paid $15 for parking, but the zoo is free. A few attractions like the sea lion show and stingrays you have to pay for. Pay online and save a few bucks. It was around $16 each for the wrist band that gets you into anything paid, or you can pay for it at each place inside the zoo.

Fun zoo! Lots of exhibits closed and you didn't know it til you were right there. We wouldn't have gone certain ways if we'd known multiple enclosures in a row were closed. IE: primate house was empty but we kept looking in the areas for a full hallway. It advertises as free but then there's an expense for the train and for certain areas. I was really disappointed I couldn't go to our son's fav animals without paying extra. We thought free was free. But the exhibits that had animals were great and the flowers were beautiful. Loved the bird selection-- much better than most zoos. Clean facilities, too. Decently priced items available in the gift shop.

The most beautiful and fun part of the St. Louis zoo are the gorgeous native wildflowers in bloom! I loved to see interesting pollinators at work. Great idea to start replacing the stinky fuel trains with electric trains. I prefer the train ride connection around the elephant house as opposed to the stinky train rides through dark tunnels. We were expecting to see more sights from the train and we can't recommend the added expense! The penguin and puffin indoor exhibits were a fantastic way to cool off from the heat and sun. They are so amazingly cute! I loved walking through the butterfly enclosure for close encounters with a nice variety of butterflies. The grizzly bears were fascinating to see eating what looked like frozen blocks of food. They showed their intelligence using various strategies to break apart the food blocks. I was deeply sad to witness the tiny enclosure for the polar bear and wish it a happy and free life in a better, more wild place. I hope that it can be given more room to move, swim and be free. 🐻‍❄️ This zoo would get a higher rating from me if it weren't for how upsetting it is to see our cramped polar bear friend trapped and sad.

Fantastic zoo!!! If you plan on seeing the whole thing, I would highly suggest planning for a whole day there as the zoo is huge!!! The dinosaurs are worth the money, super cool, and the kids loved it! The train is nice but you're not allowed to bring any stroller on which can be difficult when you have small children. This zoo is so much fun, and is great exercise!

This free zoo is such a gem. I absolutely love the penguin exhibit. It's cold! There's also a very cool area for children to play and have up close views of animals along the Primate Canopy Trail. There's free street parking or paid lots.

I love have family friendly and affordable this Zoo is. We've been there 5 times this year and there are always so many animals in their exhibits and quute regularly active. There's plenty of shade and benches throughout the park for rest breaks during the hottest days. It is very stroller accessible.

St. Louis zoo is the absolute best zoo in the country. Where else can you spend the whole day in a family-friendly place for FREE? A very large selection of animals and ever-growing.

Very crowded when we went but still a wonderful experience! The penguin exhibit is one of the best I've seen. Lots of other great exhibits to see. Can feel a little like a maze :)

Free zoo? Very nice, well laid out. Best time to see the big cats is early morning, they sleep the rest of the day. Butterfly exhibit was cool, penguin exhibit was cold, very refreshing. Lot's of benches, plenty of shade too.

What a day! We have been to this zoo over a dozen times, and it never gets boring. The additions for various animals and new habitats make it a fun time. The zoo is all about learning and entertaining for all generations. Whether it's the dinosaurs or the penguins or any other species. It's a good time for all of us.

We loved going to the Zoo! Growing up in San Diego we always loved the San Diego Zoo so it was a fun experience and see another large Zoo. Free admission is amazing! Buying the additional attractions is a fun plus for those who want a few extra things to do. The wrist bands made it easy to walk into the extra attractions without having to keep track of tickets. It was clean and well kept. If you are a member of the Zoo the attraction tickets are 50% off. If you are a member of any local Zoo they will honor the 50% off as long as you show the active membership. I didn't know that until I walked up to the window to purchase our tickets, so that was a bonus! We went during the Halloween season and the decorations were awesome! We ate lunch at the Lakeside Cafe. The lines looked long but they were pumping food out quickly. The standard kid friendly options are available and some adult options as well. They did offer alcohol, limited selection but it was offered at a reasonable price actually. The food wasn't crazy priced either, but what you would expect from any fast food place in 2023. Getting around was easy even when it got congested with people. It was a cooler day when we went so the animals were active and out playing. Overall it was a great experience all day and we will definitely make our way back to spend more time looking at all the animals.

What can I say. You can't beat free. But for real this zoo was amazing. I wish I had more time to visit all the exhibits. The park was clean and wasn't overcrowded when I went. They have a huge selection of animals to look at. Plenty of spots to sit down and eat and of course gift shops . I'll definitely want to come back if I visit Saint Louis again. It's a great spot for family trip.

We’re from Las Vegas and absolutely LOVE this zoo! It’s FREE ADMISSION and placed in a gorgeous park setting. Food is great, employees are always super nice, and the zoo is large! Lots of wonderful animals to see. If you’re in the area, it’s a MUST visit attraction❤️

Its a beautiful zoo, great way to spend about 3 hours. Its free!!! And beautifully maintained. Just register online for you entry time which is super easy. On slow days you could also probably walk up and they'll sign you up on the spot. The train ride is not free but my kiddo loved it. Also the road side parking is free. May have a short walk to the entry point but saves you about 15 dollars. I think this zoo ranks up their with the one in Colorado Springs. Absolutely a great place the take the family

A really great zoo that is well kept. New construction is currently going on for the monkey. Covid has closed down a lot of the vendors but there is food and drinks available throughout the park. As you can see from the photos there are a lot of animals to see. Updates are happening in some of the enclosures but remember to wear good walking shoes.

Native New Yorker— from Queens. Been to Bronx (too big to navigate with or without kids), Manhattan (parking a nightmare as expected but overall nice), a Queens (mediocre not thoughtfully designed). Prospect park zoo is our favorite! Small enough but thoughtfully designed which made the one way route for covid easy for them. Spent an hour there with two kids 4 and 2 years old. Few tips for COVID. the website seemed to say you must have advance online tickets but if not at capacity they were still selling tickets at the gate. The gate being the prospect park entrance (children’s corner sign— no sign mentioning/confirming this was the new temporary entrance) not the Flatbush ave one (I thought someone would be at the main entrance to guide but nope and some people couldn’t find it for a long time). Secondly, people mentioned the indoor spaces were closed. Now as of Aug 26th I saw at least two indoor spaces open but there was a 10 people capacity so a line was formed outside for the hall of animals and another one I can’t remember. And lastly till sept 7th all essential workers are FREE to all zoos as a thank you— so grateful for this! Use the code hero2020!

Just as fun as I remember it being as a kid but smaller than I remember. Its a lot of fun for the very young (1 to 6 or 7) but older kids and teens may get bored. The peacocks are friendly and rome free in the pavilion.

Its very good place. The Prospect Park Zoo is a 12-acre (4.9 ha) zoo located off Flatbush Avenue on the eastern side of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City. As of 2016, the zoo houses 864 animals representing about 176 species, and as of 2007, it averages 300,000 visitors annually. The Prospect Park Zoo is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).

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I love this little zoo. It has enough to see and do to feel substantial without being overwhelming. It's also beautiful. I've taken my kids several times a year for the past 8 years and went today for the first time since Covid. Their safety protocols were well established and we had a great time. The barn area and Discovery Trail are great for kids. If you go, look for the pack of roaming peacocks that seem to own the place!

The Zoo is free. It has COVID-19 protocols in place. Not a bad place to spend the afternoon with family.

The St. Louis Zoo is amazing. It's free to see and you can park along the streets and walk a little, for free or pay $10 for parking which gets you right in front of the doors. They have a nice variety of habitats and animals. I was so excited when they brought in the polar bear years ago. The zoo is clean, and have little gift shops when you exit every exhibit. Tons of food and drink carts spread out around the zoo. As well as dining options. (Most of these are closed due to the pandemic, and usually have maps but they were gone too). Still enjoy every single time I come. We bought the reusable cups, which you can bring back to your visits and pay just the refill charge. You can also spend $10 or $15 for an arm band that gets you on the train, and merry-go-round, and some simulators. The animals are so cute and they have plenty of space. I'd always recommend this zoo.

Very nice zoo, many good exhibits. Unfortunately we were unable to see some of the animals as it is winter. The zoo itself is free and if you get there early you can park on the streets around the zoo, otherwise parking is $10 in the lot. Staff was friendly and helpful. Favorite part was the penguin exhibit, you are allowed to get very close and they are just too cute!

There was a lot of stuff that was closed off. It was in the single digits outside and we didn't see more than 20 people there the whole time. We were standing completely alone, outside, facing the corner at one exhibit and our masks were below our nose, a worker came and peered around us just to tell us we needed to pull up our masks. Only reason it has two stars instead of one is because of the monkey exhibit.

What a great zoo. I'd put this right with the top zoos we have been to. It has every animal you could possibly hope to see and all it cost us was $15 to park. The zoo is very large, but is built where you never feel like you are walking long ways to see the next exhibit. The other great part is that each exhibit tended to have at least 2-3 different spots to see the animals from, so if you couldn't see anything from one angle, there's a good chance you could from other angles. Wife and I came here on a parents only trip, but will definitely make the 6 hour trip back to St. Louis again to bring the kids.

The best 2 days of my life in a long time so much too do and so many different species of animals they even have a wide variety of insects and snakes and lizards. The best part it is free to get in just order in advance on line and getting the adventure pass was definitely well worth the $15 that is how you get to pet the stingrays, see the amazing sea lion show, ride the cool train around the park, and see the animatronic dinosaur exhibit. I'm a grown man and I actually shed a tear when it was time to leave. My family and I are definitely going back next year it was flipping awesome! Oh and you can pay to park or park for free I would arrive early before zoo opens and park by the north entrance

One of the best maintained zoos in USA. Let me share some tips here: 1. Book your visit online (for FREE) a day or two before. Two slots are available - morning and afternoon. 2. If you can’t get parking outside which is very likely, try park inside the zoo parking near south gate by $15. 3. Buy hop-n-hop rail tickets for $8, it is useful if you’ve a plan for an entire day. 4. Visit each and every enclosure if you want your kids to know more about the nature and wildlife. Each of them has one or more bulletin boards with detailed information including natural habitat, food, life expectancy, behavior and conservation status about the animal.

Incredibly enjoyable experience. The zoo was well designed and laid out. The exhibits were clean and it showed that care was had in the caring of the animals. A few exhibits were closed, but allowances must be made. It is a zoo with live animals that require constant maintenance. We were there during Zootoberfest. So there were tasty beers to be had while perambulating around the grounds.

Amazing place and it's free. The dinoraurus exhibit was more than I imagined it would be. The day was filled with one great exhibit after another. My two and a half year old grandson loved the carousel and train rides as well as the animals. There weren't too many people so the wait times were minimal. It's a must for families if you're in the area.

As always, the zoo is amazing! Best one in the nation. Always surprised that it's free. They are going to great lengths to keep visitors and staff safe during the pandemic. I needed to rent a scooter, and the staff person who attended me was immensely kind and helpful. We had a great time, first visit since COVID and we felt very safe.

Still can’t believe such a cute zoo is free of admission. I have never been so close to penguins, they are just so adorable, which totally made my day. The zoo is overall super clean with super nice pavilions scattered around the zoo. Food and drinks prices at the food are surprising cheap too, maybe I’m just used to the east coast price. And strongly recommend for the Zoo Boo event there happening around Halloween. I think I have found my favorite zoo!

I’m from Nashville and it’s the BEST zoo we’ve been too and we’ve been to the one in Nashville, Birmingham and Ohio. All the workers were so nice and eager to give you information and show you really cool stuff. We went to the zoo 2 times in a row because it was so big and was so much fun. My favorite part is you can honestly tell they care for the animals. Through out the day you constantly see them cleaning the habitats and feeding them. I love it!

Such a fun time!!! I'm so impressed with the Saint Louis Zoo and the wide variety of animals they have here! The animals were lively and looked well taken care of. My favorite exhibits we're the Anaconda, Elephants, Penguins and toads! Thank you!

Always a great zoo to visit. Though one of the only free Zoo's in the country, there are a few pay to enter exhibits. If you go during a nice day, you're bound to see a lot of active animals. You can tell the pride that they take at this zoo.

Had fantastic time!!! Really wish had seen more animals but the heat kept them inside. Wish they had working misters for the people, never found a working 1. Ape house completely closed yet no notice at front and no one seemed to know why. 😕 Vast collection of vipers in the reptile house.

Amazing! So many animals to see, friendly staff, and very clean/well kept. Coming from a city (Calgary, Canada) with a zoo that has a fraction of the animals- it was hard to believe entry is free! At home, we'd pay close to $40 per person. This is an amazing way to spend a day.

Beautiful, affordable, pay only for parking and some inside attractions were a few dollars extra. They just started fall festival season so the decorations were very nice and scenic. Easy to navigate once inside the park, although getting there was not as easy. One wrong turn and we ended up downtown, but even that was scenic. Overall great place for fun.

One of our nation's best zoo! It was my first visit and I loved it. So much to see and do. The habitats are large and well maintained. Penguins I like the most. They also had dinosaur animatronics during our visit. We completed in just 2-3 hours with 30min break. Butterfly visit was most attractive for me. I felt like I was in magical world

Just a really cool place to go. Young kids and babies and mom's and dad's all will have an amazing time. I will say the Big Cats were not out. 😭I would suggest that a weekday would not be as crowded.

Entry to the zoo is free but parking is $15. The zoo was wonderful. Very nice animal enclosures and pleasant walkways. The map provided is a little confusing but works well enough. All in all a very pleasant experience. Probably my favorite zoo experience to date.

Such a fun zoo. The biggest we've been to! So much to see, it is an all day experience. We did the bracelets to see the shows and do the extras and ride the train. The train ride is so neat. We saw almost everything last time we went. There's plenty of food/snack areas, there's decent bathrooms all over, strollers were a little pricey to rent and parking is pricey if you can find a free spot. We loved it here though. Everyone is friendly and ready to help, the kids had a blast. We've been twice and has a blast each time💕 just be sure to stay hydrated and cool off in the shade!!

Free! I’d highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area. Get there early- they open at 8:00- and park on the street at the north entrance, for free. The grizzly bears were fun to watch, but unfortunately we never saw the red panda. Polar bear came out on our way back. Animals seem well taken care of, as we saw a lot of maintenance in cages.

Wow, I wish we had a zoo like this in my town. Admission is free. So I was surprised to find out that the food was clean and tasty enough. It was a hot day, but the walkways were very lovely, with plenty of shade from the trees. The animals outside were sleeping because it was hot. It was nice to see the butterflies. If you are thirsty in hot weather, you can ask for water at any restaurant, and they will very kindly give it to you for free. I guess they don't want visitors to fall on a hot day. There are so many people that you can't park even if you are a regular person. I recommend going early in the morning.

We loved our visit to this zoo. Free admission. Wonderful animal exhibits. Loved the penguins. Plan ahead, lots of walking, wear comfortable clothes, shoes, bring water bottle, sunscreen, snacks, etc. Parking is $15. We opted for the train ride twds end of our day about $8 per adult all day access. Next time we will buy train tickets at beginning of visit to get around the zoo to not tire out from walking, too soon on the visit. We would love to come back!

Great free zoo. We did purchase adventure bands to cover the cost of some activities. I highly recommend feeding the stingrays. The sea lion show is a must see. The sea lion area is really a cool place. Polar bear was not out as it was 90 degrees out. He has an awesome place to live. His pool water is kept at 40 degrees and he has his own ice make. Another cool area is the penguin area. The artic penguins are kept at 45 degrees

Great place to go with the family! Highly recommend the train pass. You do have to pay for parking($15), but entry is free. Don't get there at 8 when they open, animals dont come out until 9.

I mean what's not to like. It's a Zoo! Had a nice experience . The park is nice and well taken care of. The admission is free . Yep I said Free. In 2023 unheard of! Paid $15 for Parking and really had a good time. Many Animals small to enormous. Check out the 🦋 butterflies and plant life It smells so good in there environment dome. Would highly recommend going if you can.

This zoo is top tier. Please walk with water, snacks and lunch. Totally worth the time and effort. If you’re strapped for funds, take public transport. Otherwise, get there earlier and park for $15 per vehicle. We toured the zoo and visited sections most desired. You can save on walking by buying a train ticket for the day and zip through the park section (wonderful added feature). My kids loved every moment. Definitely, won’t disappoint.

Great experience. Bought the adventure pass and it was well worth it. Take plenty of drinks and snacks. We did ride the train which was fun. There are no views of the animals from the train, but it was great to help take you to the next area to see the animals and attractions.

Free zoo! Visited on Labor Day weekend (Saturday at 11 AM). It took a long time to get parking and it was hard to find spots (there is a fee to park). A lot of people parked across the bridge and walked. It was very hot out so many of the animals were sleeping. We were able to bring in reusable water bottles and a few snacks. The butterfly room is really special. I would recommend going early in the morning.

This is a FANTASTIC zoo! The exhibits are well done and the animals were actually out when we went which was nice! We will definitely be back! And I love that it's free! There are additional exhibits and activities that can be paid for but not doing those doesn't detract from your overall experience.

Amazing Zoo! The Butterfly House is a Must See Attraction and the Train is Great for the Kids. Everyone had fun and it is a great experience. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because although it is a "free" Zoo you still have to pay for parking and once you are in there are many exhibits that require you to pay to see them so in the end you still end up paying.

Great zoo. We were traveling through the area and stayed an extra day based on the recommendation of friends. We were not disappointed in the least. We spent the day there with our 3-year old and had a great time. The zoo has a great layout and is very clean. Staff was also very helpful and friendly.

This is a beautiful zoo located in Forrest Park! It was very clean and had wide, accessible paths. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We went on a Monday at opening. It is free to get in and view your favorite animals!! I would check the website for the things that cost money. There is a mini train that encircles the property that does have a fee, for instance. Parking at the site is $15. My husband and I parked at a free lot, near the art museum, that was a 5 minute walk away! Loved this place!

This place was amazing! I have gone to a few zoos in my life and this is by far the biggest and has the most variation of animals. If you are ever in the area make sure to stop by! To get in is free so that is a big plus as well.

Great zoo & it's free! You will pay for parking though but at $10 it's still a bargain. Up close & personal with many animals. We were here in January & weather was quite mild 40-45 or so. I imagine in Spring or Fall it would be perfect!

I have been here many times. Zoo is well kept and clean. They have good displays. Nicely decorated for the holidays. Employees definitely put in the work to keep this zoo nice. Parking is a little difficult at times. There are a few parking lots that cost money; however, the zoo is free to get in so you can’t complain. Otherwise parking is on the streets. If you want to avoid crowds I would recommend early morning or weekdays.

I love this zoo so much! They always have educators posted around the zoo who are knowledgeable about the animals in their areas and have posts with each exhibit that gives general information about each animal found within it. The zoo is free to enter and is fairly priced on the majority of extra attractions and even their gift ship items aren't terribly expensive, in comparison with the average American zoo. My only big gripe is that while they say they're accessible, that's not entirely true. If you have an electric wheelchair or scooter, absolutely. They're great. But if you are a manual wheelchair user the zoo can be a nightmare to traverse. The hills are abundant and steep, making for hard inclines and dangerous declines. If you're a manual wheelchair user without a companion to push you or help you up the hill, or you're not an ambulatory wheelchair user and cannot assist the chair up the hills or brake with your feet, I highly recommend renting an electric scooter or waiting until you have a companion to assist you in your visit. To end on a high note, all the facilities were clean and the layout of the zoo was simple to follow. Great place for the whole family, just be extra aware of possible hazards if you're disabled.

The Zoo is my favorite place to practice taking photos in all of St. Louis. There is nothing like getting that perfect shot with the animal looking directly at your camera. People really connect more with photos when they can look a person, or in this case, an animal in the eyes. Plus it is a lot less awkward than taking candid photos of strangers on the street.

Awesome zoo! It costs $10 to park, but entrance is free for everyone. Lots of variety of animals and they were active. It closes at 4 pm, so plan your day accordingly. The feeding of the penguins was awesome.

Boo at the zoo was great! We had a blast. Adult beverages available. Limited food options; hotdogs, popcorn, cotton candy, ECT. Music and neat lights make the experience very cool. No animals are out. The bug and reptile exhibits are open though. The carousel and train were accessible as well. It was busy. Definitely want to visit after sundown for the best experience. No creepy folks jump out- So very family friendly, and also good for a neat date night. 50/50 of kids and adults wearing costumes. Reservations needed. Cost reasonable. Masks required (as of date posted).

Went in November 2020 (during COVID) and almost everything was open! Very nice, lots of signs remembering to social distance, and must wear masks. Great day at the Zoo!

If you want some fun social distancing the zoo is a great place to go! They require online reservations so its not too crowded and they have people all over the park cleaning and making sure guest are following the mask and 6 feet rules! We have a wonderful time!

I'm from out of town and wanted to visit the zoo while in town for the weekend. It just so happened we looked it up before going and we found out you have to make reservations almost 7 days prior too going in order to visit this awsome and ( free ) zoo.Even with covid going on there was a lot to cover at this zoo. We had to wear mask everywhere but I did notice there were some mask free zones around the park for fresh air, this isn't a small zoo and you can easily spend a day walking around and enjoying the exhibits, a couple must see's are the penguins and monkeys. I noticed the monkey area is under construction but looks like it's gonna be really nice once done.

What a wonderful experience to spend so much time learning about the animals in our world! It's sure to excite the young and old alike. Make sure your shoes are comfortable though because there is a lot of walking. The zoo is free and parking is just $15 unless you don't mind parking outside the zoo then walking in. Go, learn, play, enjoy!

The zoo was awesome. Some of the exhibits and pathways were closed due to covid and construction but it is still well worth it. Highly recommended.

Awesome and FREE! Also very safe to be there during the pandemic.

We love the SLAM...we have visited SLAM for years and it is always an enjoyable experience!

Loved the trip and seeing what we got to see. Only downside was a couple of employees that were having issues on how a mask was being worn. One of them was rude.

This zoo is a favorite of ours! Although it's free, be sure to splurge for the train band. It is well worth it, as the zoo is so large. We found the food options to be a little lackluster. The stingray experience is very cool, as is the Penguin building.

Oh man, this is one of the best zoos I've ever been. Sure will come back

My entire family of 10 loves the zoo.

Did you know our zoo is one of the top rated zoos in the country? I absolutely love this place, but the giraffes don’t have heads. Is this normal? Do they really exist? r/giraffesdontexist [oc] [unedited]

Really great zoo and it's free to get in. Only drawback was many of the animals were not out or active...could have had more to do with the time of year we were there (November).

Staff didn't seemed happy to be there, didn't really see many tending attractions. But seen the animals was in my personal opinion so sad. The enclosures didn't seem big enough, the smell was horrible. I was only able to stay a couple of hours

I travel to St. Louis Children's Hospital often with my children. St. Louis Zoo is always on our itinerary. It makes their trips to the hospital a fun time.

The best zoo in the country. No exaggerating. A St. Louis visit must see

But the thing is a pool in an Anaconda enclosure can quickly become a cess pool the best thing to do is just do a terrestrial set up, with cypress mulch,a hide, heat pad, and large bowl ceramic dish made for rabbits.

Had a nice time going there. Been so long since I last went there.

A very nice place don't forget your reservation

Id like to give this one star solely to the concession stands earlier this morning. The staff was rude and unwelcoming at 3 of the 4 concession stands my kids and I bought food from. I love the zoo, but the concession staff made it very obvious I needed to go away. There was ONE nice woman who sold us ice cream.

My first time to visit, my husband has told me all about it. The zoo was great but I have to say many of the cashier were like eh, bland

Love this place. Last time we took the family it was mid-summer and miserably hot, but we still managed to have fun and see a lot of animals!

The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the animals under their care. The animals are Soo much fun to see and the zoo is constantly upgrading the enclosures for the animals benefit which benefits those who go to see them as the animals are in much better shape physically and on an emotional level they seem to be happy with their surroundings or at least as far as it appears anyway. Mask are required when visiting and there is plenty of hand sanitizer throughout the park.

Love the St. Louis zoo

St.Louis has an amazing zoo! First of all admission is free and there are tons of exhibits and animals to see. Don’t miss the hippo and polar bear exhibits. If you are planning a visit to STL this is a must see place to add to your list. Pay the extra for parking in the secure lot. Forest park is known for car break ins. Also, make sure you check out the Art Museum (also free) and one of the best views in the city. Enjoy!

It is highly recommended. Free admission, all that is required is to register on the site and arrive.

Great display of animals. Nice walking space. Enjoyed it a lot.

Boo at the zoo had a blast

Best zoo, and it's free!

Get entry time tickets ahead of time. No cost for zoo/museum tax district residents. Just used to pace entries.

One of the best Zoo I’ve ever been! It’s totally for free! We only paid the train ride and I will recommend it if you wanna see the whole place!

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LOVE this zoo! This visit we fed the stingrays and it was by far one of the coolest things I have ever done. Generally felt like their guidelines for COVID were reasonable, and people generally adhered to these.

One of the best in the country, lucky to have it at St.louis

Amazing zoo and the preschool was great for my kids!

Amazing Zoo!!!

Great day for the zoo, light on people traffic. They did a great job of policing people with no mask, wearing it under their chin and nose.

Underestimated this place. Covid has several things closed so make sure to reserve online before you go. Amazing experience and detailing. Takes about 3 hours to cover everything walking else get the train ride.

The staff is friendly.

We absolutely love the zoo and go at least a few times a year.

Perfect!!

St. Louis Zoo is amazing this time of year, since there are far fewer people there when it's cold. The staff are doing a great job of keeping everyone safe and healthy, with social distancing in place and lots of cleaning. Remember to reserve your free tickets online, and arrive during your designated time slot. Some attractions are closed due to the pandemic, but you can still have a lot of fun and get in lots of walking.

Very fun place. Really big so you're in for quite a walk. The exhibits were beyond beautiful and amazing. The gift shop was also pretty cool. Great for family fun!

This place is a must see if you are visiting St. Louis and of you live here and never been shame on you. Lots of things to do here and definitely a lot of animals to visit. Staff if helpful and polite and for as big as this place is it in very good shape and they keep it clean. I recommend this place for All ages go and have fun.

Spent the day during the holidays was really nice, not too packed during the day. Had lots of opportunities to see the critters and enjoy everything. Came back that evening for the Zoo’s wild lights which were really nice. Even though most of the animals are sleeping the penguins were still up and having fun. Lots of opportunities to take photos and was busier at night than during the day. That is until the power went out! Oh well, was nice while it lasted!

This is the best zoo! And it's free!! The animals look so happy here, and have beautiful, well maintained habitats. A lot is closed or off-limits because of covid, but it's still worth a visit. There were hardly any people around, and some of the animals were so close. It was also decorated for their Halloween event Boo at the Zoo, which made it even more fun.

Wonderful zoo! Many different animals on display there. Elephants. Bears. Lots of penguins. Lounging hippos. Many active monkeys. Giraffes. And many big cats, including a circling leopard.

Went and seen the Zoo Wildlights and it was pretty, wish they would have had the seal exhibit open like they did last year but still was neat.

I absolutely loved visiting this zoo. My family and I were visiting some friends and went to this zoo to spend a beautiful day outside. They have no masks zones and all the exhibits are super detailed.

Well-designed zoo to visit and learn about these beautiful animals. Remember to get your free ticket on the Zoo’s website before your visit. Most food stands were closed during our visit, but the indoor restaurants were open.

Really nice little zoo in the middle of Brooklyn. My first time there and we had a nice time. There was only a few other people there so it was almost as if we had the place to ourselves. Bring your own food/drink if you would like, as their choices are extremely limited. I love the old buildings and history as well.

A great place for a walk with children, a lot of animals all clean and well-groomed, but the truth is the walk will be short the zoo is small.

Not a very big zoo, but a decent variety of animals. They have a red panda and two pallas’s cats which I haven’t seen in an American zoo before. Some of the buildings are closed because they’re not big enough to distance in. The buildings that are opened are capacity-controlled in addition to the zoo itself requiring timed-entry tickets. The lines to get in the buildings moved quickly so not a bother and it was nice that the whole zoo wasn’t packed. There’s a barnyard area where kids can feed the animals.

Amazing place for kids, they love it 🥰

If you go with your child, as most do then it's five stars because kids are fascinated with almost anything, which is great. But you even then you could see everything, even if you stop to feed the farm animals for a while in about 10 or 15min. Definitely a one time thing, because it doesn't leave a feeling of wanting to come back at least not with my son. He was more wanting to go back for the gift shop than the zoo itself. That being said, it's a nice thing to do with your family.

Amazing and well organized Zoo. Plenty of unique animals like red panda, mata-mata, blue frog, bird and mammals.

The web page didn’t processed the payment correctly, it was charged twice, but didn’t give the confirmation, so we were refused in entry. My bank confirmed I had the sufficient funds to be charged. The Park’s customer service phone line was holding on the line without answering.

Love, small but has a good amount of exhibits.

Great place and my kids are so very happy

the last time i been here was summer of 2017 when i was on a trip with my church and it was a wonderful visit. i will go there again.

Need something to do with your kids on a weekend or by vacation?! This is the ideal place to go! This is a zoo full of different types of creaters, animals and more! They have plenty of interactive things for the kids. There is an outdoor lunch area! There is a sea lion show which all kids love! To cover everything on the zoo you abound go a couple of times. Decent pricing. And a convenient Location. The only problem is parking. This is such a good thing to have in our community!

Beautiful place for families. Decent prices and very interactive.

Excellent

Awesome place to visit with your kids, its big area with a lot of different things to see overall, great.

Ok

It's not big. But it's just the right size to see everything in a long afternoon visit. There are in door and out door exhibits that are well laid out. On a crisp late fall weekday it was just the thing to get our little guy out of the house. Almost all the animals were out and it was not crowded at all. Their covid precautions made us feel very safe and welcomed.

This was my first Sunday visit normally I would go on a Saturday or weekday was hoping there may not be as much people but boy was I surprised when I got there and there was a line buying tickets in advance guaranteed you got in which I was glad I purchased ahead of time...all attendees needed to wear masks with the exception of 2yrs or less...antibacterial stands were placed at different locations throughout, while walking around if employees saw individuals with their mask not properly worn they would remind them 'masks needed to be worn properly at all times' the line to one of the showrooms was a bit long and after joining and rejoing a couple times I gave up and went to the barn and trails overall it was a Sunday well spent with the kiddies will be back🙂

This was my first Sunday visit normally I would go on a Saturday or weekday was hoping there may not be as much people but boy was I surprised when I got there and there was a line buying tickets in advance guaranteed you got in which I was glad I purchased ahead of time...all attendees needed to wear masks with the exception of 2yrs or less...antibacterial stands were placed at different locations throughout, while walking around if employees saw individuals with their mask not properly worn they would remind them 'masks needed to be worn properly at all times' the line to one of the showrooms was a bit long and after joining and rejoing a couple times I gave up and went to the barn and trails overall it was a Sunday well spent with the kiddies will be back🙂

(Translated by Google) The zoo is very basic, more animals are missing (Original) Muy básico el zoológico, faltan más animales

It's small zoo but worth it, especially baboons

Wow, loved the seals show...

Great way to spend the day if you are in the area. Weel kept.

(Translated by Google) A small but comfortable place for children to enjoy and coexist with nature. Recommended... (Original) Un lugar pequeño pero comodo para que los niños disfruten y convivan con la naturaleza.. Recomendado...

Great place for the family.

Small zoo but the animals were almost all out and active. Masks are required throughout and there are sanitizers available as well.

This place is great! Took my kids with some friends and they loved it. The place is really small, so you will not be there all day. They have demonstrations every hour and that's neat. They bring out a different reptile throughout the day and You learn something new every time. The price is reasonable. The staff is great. Will visit again.

Perry decent zoo thats in the area but I don't think charging so much for so little availability is ok

nice place to standby with ur friends

5 Stars for these guys!

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The only reason I like Halloween is because of pumpkin patches, I used to like the costumes and everything but now these days costumes just seem so um..WEAK..

My Toddler absolutely loves this place!!! It’s fun and interesting, but not so big that he needs to be carried like at the Bronx Zoo! The petting zoo section is world class as well.

Super Fun little zoo with some animals not commonly seen

Small, but nice exhibits

A very nice little place to visit, especially for kids. If you have quarters, you can actually get some food to feed the animals. Nowadays, they are open only by reservations which you could make online. There is a clean restroom on site, but their little cafe is temporarily closed

This is a great place to take kids, very nice environment!

A lot for the kids to see and do

Very cute place. My daughter loved it and we'll be back soon.

Fun place lots of things to see

Nice mini zoo for the kids!

Very nice place for the family. Get to see different animals.

Rated the best zoo for a reason, one of the top spots in the city!

I absolutely love this place. This is one of the greatest places St Louis has to offer. Plus it's FREE.

Fabulous zoo, and most exhibits are free

It’s free to enter,due to COVID need to reserve on line,but also feee.Starbucks is located in the zoo,many animals to see,polar bear is very welcome,but I love Amur leopArd the most,it is in critical dander in the wild so I’m surprised to see Amur leopard in the St. Louis zoo.

Best zoo i have ever been too. I have been 40+ times and love it every time!!

Free and informative! The animals are well cared for and loved! The staff even let me take my students on a virtual field trip through the zoo!

All the buildings for sanitary and had hand sanitizer so you didn't catch covid-19 made everybody wear them facemask it was very nice I enjoyed myself

I went to the St. Louis Zoo with my mom and sister for my sister´s birthday. Due to COVID, we had to make reservations for a four hour period to go. I, personally, liked that there was not as many people in the zoo. It was much easier to get around and see everything in a timely manner. My only complaint is that the food we purchased there was overpriced, however that is probably due to the free admission to get in. I strongly suggest a day trip here if you are looking for something fun to do with family or friends.

Great zoo with an awesome penguin exhibit.

the best zoo i have ever went to. So many animals

Great family place

A must visit in St. Louis. One of the best zoos in the US. And it's FREE!

Favorite Zoo

Best zoo on the planet.

The Saint Louis Zoo was great bit it has always been great. We go later in the day to avoid crowds.

Wonderful place they take amazing care of the animals and its free to get Into the area was huge and I felt safe with the cpvid policies they had in place

Zoo lights were lots of fun. Adult hot chocolate was amazing.

ANIMALS COOL

Zoo lights was awesome. We went on New Years Eve and it was not crowded at all. Will try to make it a tradition every year now. Great exercise in the cold.

Most the animals were inside their enclosures, no cameras in there. The animals that were out seemed old and sad.

I love this zoo it has cool animals one thing I hated was the service but I love everything over and I hate the parking but after all it’s cool and free

Went for the Christmas Zoo lights. It was nice, but I believe the Boo at the Zoo Was better.

Love all the animals

Best zoo in the world, and it is FREE!

An amazing zoo for being FREE!!

I love the STL Zoo, great service and really enjoyable. Been going here all my life.

You cannot go wrong with the stl zoo! Whether it be to view the wild lights, or to see all the animals the zoo has to offer. Its a great family activity, or solo activity. If anyone is traveling to stl and looking for something to do (or if you live here) check it out!

We went to go see the holiday lights and it was beautiful!!! They had a few things open to go in and see.

I visited this zoo around 11 years back but , I still remember the cheerful nature of sealions..😀

Where else can you spend a day of awe and wonder thats free! Rated the best zoo in the USA.Free entry to spend a scenic day to oneself.

We went to see the seasonal lights. While the number of guests were limited, it seemed a bit crowded. We still had a good experience enjoying the lights.

Great Zoo, the best part it was free with online reservation 🙂

Fun place to take the children

Always fun place to go when visiting St Louis

Very nice. Had lights up all around for the holidays. Very nice displays.

Love it

The lights went out and we didn't get to see anything or get a rain check

Went for Christmas. Excellent lights. Daughter had a blast.

One of the best zoos I've been to and I can't believe it was completely free! During COVID, admission is limited so you have to reserve tickets online, but the process is very easy and we even did it in front of the zoo itself right before entering. Many sections are one-way and concession stands are closed, but we honestly preferred it that way so we could focus on seeing all the animals!

The Zoo was awesome. It seemed like we'd walk through it quickly, but it is very dense and very well laid out. It took us about 4 hours to walk through the whole thing (we skipped a ton, unfortunately) and all the animals seemed very happy. Highly recommend

Love this place.

The St Louis zoo is truly one of the treasures of St. Louis! It is a world-class zoological facility and it is FREE to enter! I feel that there are good variety of animals available to see there, and I like how the exhibits are set up. The Rivers Edge is especially awesome but the seal and sea lion exhibit in the bear habitats are also awesome. The zoo also has an amazing antique carousel and the zoo line railroad which is a favorite of every kid who rides the rails. A St. Louis must do activity for sure!

So nice to get exercise in fresh air without mud! The lakeside cafe staff was so very nice. The zoo has done a wonderful job trying to protect visitors and staff from COVID-19. Some of the cold sensitive animals such as tropical birds etc. are not out but there are plenty of others out enjoying the sun shine.

Even with it being pretty chilly and not being able to see all the animals due to closures it was still fun and we enjoyed ourselves!!

The STL zoo still amazes me even in the pandemic. Social distancing, mask requirements, timed entry and somehow it's still free!!!

Nice selection of animals and its free.

Excellent place. Kids always have the best time.

Unbelievably amazing zoo. FREE. Some animals were missing though, but that’s okay

Safety is obviously their top priority and it showed!!

My kids love the zoo. This time of year was perfect bec not a bunch of people.

One of the best in the country

The St. Louis Zoo is very nice! When I went yesterday(Jan 23 2021) there wasn't a lot of people and most of the animals I never see were out! and also was able to capture few of the animals. All of the interactive things around the zoo were covered it wrap so you couldn't use them, masks are required for anyone 9+ but most kids under 9 were wearing them.

Same ol boring zoo nothing new

Great to visit in the winter, fewer people easy to park. You do need reservations, easy to get on their website. Antelope house, great ape house and stingrays closed check website for details. Lots and lots of animals were out. Enjoyable 1/2 day at the zoo

One of the best zoos in the country. Feature rich, quality animal enclosures, and free. Some features as well as food and souvenirs cost - but these are special shows and interactive features whose prices help support the rest of the free and amazing zoo.

WOW is the word, as I've not been to the zoo in years. It's truly amazing what a treasure the St. Louis Zoo is to the area and it's free. I was recently there to take pictures and shoot a video of the Penguins, plus some of the other critters which like the cold. I know a lot of people have kept away from the zoo due to the pandemic or don't have the time, so I've put up a Youtube video called Zootime under my name with the penguins. It's a fun watch for the kids and anyone else. I'd definitely recommend a visit to the St. Louis Zoo and I'll be back for more fun this summer.

Wild Lights was absolutely beautiful. Maybe it's the pandemic making it a little less enjoyable with things not being open, or maybe it's just how it always is, idk. It's a Zoo, so I wish there were more nocturnal animals available for viewing. Other than that, super super fun.

Love this zoo!

Terrible experience staff weren’t friendly at all and yelled at a child for not wearing a mask very bad experience don’t recommend it at all

I give this a one star because we go to enjoy the animals and they close everything down due to Covid but they keep the food courts open and some of the houses. Why not close everything if we can’t see all the animals due to Covid..

Arguably the best zoo in the world, and general admission is free!

Oh what a relaxing environment

Lot of the exhibits where closed

We’ve been coming here for years and always have a great time. Saint Louis Zoo is still hands down my favorite zoo

Over all good zoo horrible restaurant costumer service tho.

It's free... 🆓! So just go to it. Feed the turtle 🗿🐢 your loose change.

The penguin exibit is a must see!!

Very cool experience and the best part is that it's free. Only downside was that most of the animals were tucked away for the winter

Awesome experience!!! Especially for the money (it's free!!) We had so much fun seeing the big cats and polar bears up close. The staff were very helpful and fun. Our only complaint was that so many areas were roped off because of snow.

One of the best zoos in the country, great place for animal lovers. They have Polar bear, penguins, separate sections with more than 20 kinds of snakes, monkeys and birds to name very few of the exhibits.

Great time.

Have always loved the zoo

Had an amazing time with my girl Stacey... STL ZOO is where it's at ..

Animals were very alert n welcoming! Cant wait to check out the new exhibit they are making! Tree top walk thru experience.

My family loves the zoo. As a St. Louis native, I have fond memories from my childhood and now with my own children. General admission is always free. They support many conservation efforts. It is a treasure .

The St. Louis Zoo is very nice! When I went yesterday there wasn't a lot of people and most of the animals I never see were out! (I loved seeing the red panda, it's so cute!) All of the interactive things around the zoo were covered it wrap so you couldn't use them, masks are required for anyone 9+ but most kids under 9 were wearing them. Every 15 minutes or so an announcement would come over the Zoo telling you about how safety is their number one concern. To me the person saying it kind of made it sound like we were in an airport of a foreign country. Or some type of dystopian book, but in the end I rate 10 out of 10!

Wounderful zoo. Got to see alot of amazing animals ive never seen before. Will deffently go bqck

best zoo outside of san diego, and admission is free

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One of the most impressive zoos ive ever been to. Very interactive animals. You eill need a full day here .

Best Zoo in the country, top 5 in the world

Beautiful zoo. Plan to come back when the weather is better and hopefully all exhibits will be open.

Fantastic zoo. I can't believe it's free to visit! It's been rated the best zoo in the country by USA Today. During the pandemic, you have to reserve a free ticket online for timed entry, but the process is pretty seamless.

Best in the world. I know. I've been all over.

St. Louis truly has one of the best zoos in the nation, and there is no admission fee!

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Lady at Lakeside Cafe was rude. She confirmed my food order then accused me of not paying!! What... But We love the Zoo

Awesome weather 😎 👌

The St. Louis zoo is phenomenal. You will NOT be disappointed visiting here

Beautiful place my daughter ❤ loved

Wonderful zoo ... Even in the Winter!!!

Beautiful place...

My family loves the St. Louis Zoo. We visit at least once per spring/summer, and it always makes for a great day! The zoo is large and it has a lot of exhibits to see.

Good place to walk...

It's an wonderful place to admire all the cute animals from all over the globe.

Very nice

Absolutely a wonderful place to spend an enjoyable day.

Can't beat free! Need to get there early as it's a pain to get in and park in a timely manner but seems to have plenty of parking. Not too long after opening I think they still have animals in the back but if it patient enough and willing to double back you can see the animals again. My first time seeing a polar bear!

No crowds.. beautiful sunny afternoon

Wonderful zoo

Best zoo I've been to! Plus it's free! Penguin exhibit is cool-- literally too. So close you could touch them (but dont).

It was cool but there weren't any animals out

Love bringing my family and friends here.

Very beautiful place. Seen all the animals we could possibly see having a service animal. The experience once inside was good but the experience at the entrance now thats why I rated it low I had a bit of issue getting my service animal in. I was asked repeatedly if she was a service animal and not an emotional support animal even when providing her card that read Serive animal ( why not just call to see if it's legit?) meanwhile my animal remained very calm and still as she kept on talking over and raising her voice causing me to get jittery. I called a month in advance and made reservations online to get in I asked what I needed before I drove all the way from Texas, it's not as if I am a local and can make it up the next day or in a week. Zoo was cool and the best Zoo I'd ever seen.

Free is free, compared to other zoos it pales but worth seeing and experiencing especially since so close the the gateway

Awesome zoo great experience. Love the train.

Great place! Loved the entire experience!

Had a nice little family day with Kevin and our little princess Kelsie🎀 She loved seeing all the diff animals🦧🐒🦁🐯🦓🐅🐨🐾🐊🦎🐍🕷🐧 and wanted to take them home with us lol.

Love the St. Louis Zoo! One of the best places in town for all ages and it's free!

Great place to see dinosaurs

Beautiful weather again and the zoo has everything covid ready for visits. You do have to get tickets for the penguin exhibit but they are free... It simply allows for less people during the walk through. Restaurant is open, still no children's area but we had a great day. Even when the kids can't smile for photos from masks..the animals do!

Can't beat free. I got to see all these awesome animals for no charge. One of the better zoos I've been to for sure

Honestly love it, the only thing about it is it's kinda hilly so wear some good shoes and maybe do some cardio 😆

Can you believe the admission is free? I've been coming to this zoo sine I was a wee lad and it has only gotten better over the years. Over the years the animal exhibits have been expanded and improved thanks to contributions. You can go through and see everything in about a day. It's not the world's most exciting zoo but for Missouri it's really nice. I would recommend stopping by, maybe pick up something from the gift shop. Also the French fries are really good so grab some of those too.

Love this place! Great family environment!

Amazing zoo!! Still can’t believe it’s free. Definitely recommend!!

Had a great time at the zoo even though it was definitely a Covid-19 visit. Love all the things they did to keep us safe!

Great place to go!!

We always love the Zoo!

I will start off by saying that there wasn't really money lost due to the fact that you only pay for parking... however, worst zoo I have ever been to. There were hardly any animals and the exhibits were so sad. Unless you are just looking for somewhere to walk around, I would not recommend.

Loved it and so did the kids would highly recommend this zoo if your looking for a fun day out with the kids

Lots of fun for the family. It's so nice that it's free. I always use the paid parking just to save the long walks. Staff is friendly and will take the time to explain certain animal behaviors and traits with the kids

Free! Can’t beat that.

It’s the best zoo in the country for a reason!! Can’t wait til their volunteering opens back up!!

this place is awsome marlin perkins is my famous missourian

Love this zoo just wish you could walk around outside without a face mask left early cause I was tired of the staff harassing us about our face masks

World class zoo that is free admission. This is one of the best zoological parks in the entire country. The only one that rates better is San Diego Zoo.

I love the zoo

Expensive food, but entry to the zoo is entirely free and the employees are always happy to help if you have any questions. When not in COVID, there's a lot of kid friendly displays too! I justify the food as their main revenue. 5/5 for sure.

It's free and awesome!

nice place to bring your family

Its a free zoo AND it's a good zoo!? Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle..

There is no place that is more iconic to Saint Louis than this Zoo, it's truly a treasure and represents the best STL has to offer!!

A world class Zoo for free! There are some paid exhibits and rides that others will complain about but so much to see for free.

Love everything about it. Wonderful,free, family friendly fun!

Was beautiful out today. Was disappointed some of the animals were not out.

It was clean but only animal I saw was the polar bear.

Always wonderful. One of the great St. Louis treasures

Always fun! My son and I enjoy our trips to the zoo

One of the best zoos I‘ve seen so far..and it‘s free to enter. Check out the polar bears and the hippos. AWESOME.

A gem in the heart of the city... And the United States! The St Louis Zoo is a world class facility, and it's entirely free! Arrived early and beat the crowds! For the first hour, the paid admission for the extras is waived! If it's a perfect day, plan on lots of traffic. A tip though... Enter from lindell boulevard, and then park at the visitor center and walk up to the zoo or take the Forest Park trolley.

The St Louis Zoo is always fun & informatve. There are always improvements being made, which give the animals the best enviroments in which to live and procreate. I am a frequent visitor at the Zoo because of the great care & knowledge that the Zoo staff readily share. The restaurants & bathrooms are clean and the mask policy, indoors (mask), outdoors (no mask), is easy to follow.

The new monkey exhibit is pretty amazing. And this zoo has always been pretty phenomenal. Also if you need to rent a motarized scooter for a disabled/elderly person they make sure to do a short course on how it operates for maximum safety and ability to utilize it.

We had a great time. We were able to find parking on the street so free parking free admission. When we got to the gate didn't know we needed to make reservations but luckily there was still availability so we were able to go right in. All the zoo staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Only downside was that I purchased tickets for 3 separate attractions and didn't realize that the pass they offered would have been cheaper and included almost all the attractions.

Best zoo in the US and one of the best in the world. The St. Louis Zoo does an amazing amount of good for both the St. Louis community and the zoological conversation effort worldwide. It's amazing that still to this day, even with all of the economic greed, the STL Zoo remains free and open to all. A truly inspirational and unique place to visit.

Free family fun. So much to see we had a wonderful day with our granddaughters. We did seal show an fed sting rays! Now 3 thrilled exhausted young ladies sleeping on way home

There are plenty of places to get drinks and snacks throughout the zoo. It was very hot when we went. I very much appreciated having access to free water fountains and bottle filling stations. There's so many animals. We got to see a hippo push it's nose right up against the glass in front of us. The grizzly bear was surprisingly active too. There's a carousel and train ride. There were some weird bee looking things everywhere. They weren't aggressive. You could literally snack them away and they would come right back for your ice cream. That was very annoying, but not that big a deal.

Beautiful zoo! Very large. Very fun to see all the animals. Be prepared to walk a lot. Two days would be best!

This zoo was fantastic! And it is free. The animals have wonderful enclosures and the zoo is beautifully landscaped in between enclosures. The animals seem very happy and I believe most animals were able to be viewed in multiple ways. This zoo has all the "major" animals you'd ever want to see and many more! Lions tigers bears, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, all the big cats, and a bird hall, reptile hall and a fantastic penguin exhibit.

The St. Louis Zoo is one of the premiere attractions in the city. It is a microcosm of the world's animals in a beautiful, clean, and well-laid-out environment. The animals are all well fed and well cared for, and staff go to exceptional lengths to provide the most fulfilling life they can, away from their native habitat. Zoos are increasingly important as for many species they may be the last habitats and chances for future survival. The zoo hosts educational programs to help students learn about ecosystems and the importance of preserving biodiversity and a healthy planet. So the zoo is not only a wonderful place to see many species from around the world, it is a place to learn mankind's role in their preservation. The zoo is free, enabling every resident and visitor alike the opportunity to enjoy it. Truly a wonderful place.

Huge, just huge. Parking was free as it was a weekday and the streets were clear. Fun was had by the kids on the miniature locomotive though my backside didn't love it. We spent hours just in one quarter of the zoo and still ended up walking forever to get to our exit. Plenty of value to be found in the band or season pass for all the attractions.

The car line was long and the middle lane was closed and the parking lot needs more structure because it is so small. The zoo is free. It cost 15.00 to park and the attractions cost, but I felt everything was reasonably priced. Some of the areas don't make sense and it's quite small, but we enjoyed the dinosaur and insect exhibits.

The zoo is open and free but you must reserve free tickets ahead of time on their website due to the pandemic. You can select a morning pass (arrive beetween 9am-12pm) or afternoon (arrive between 12pm-5pm). You can arrive anytime during the window you sign up for. And leave whenever you want - so if you arrived in the morning, you could stay until the zoo closes, you wouldn't have to leave by 12pm. I went on a rainy Monday and got to see some animals. I enjoyed walking around.

So much fun and animals to see. Food n drinks pricey. Cool Halloween decor going up everywhere. Great family day for all ages

Best zoo I have ever been too! The paths are thick with vegetation. You can get really close to most of the animals. It was a great experience. Highly recommend! It was free to get in. We didn't purchase any extra attractions. You do have to reserve your spot online before arriving.

Can't say enough about how awesome this Zoo is. Well laid out and the indoor portions are a work of art. The penguins are always my favorite at a zoo. They did an amazing job getting you in close to them.

What's not to love?!? Lots of amazing animals and exhibits. The new primate canopy is really cool. Pro tip: Head to the butterfly room attached to the insectarium around 4:30 and watch them release butterflies that have just emerged from their chrysalis. Some experiences require a fee, but admission to the Zoo is free!

Such a great zoo! We spend 7 hours and still didn’t complete it all. This zoo is free but the extras do cost $15 extra a person unlimited times. The train stations are the best. You can coordinate your day with using the trains. I say it’s worth the free trip.

One of nice places to visit in St. Louis. The zoo is clean and well cared. The insectarium with live butterflies is very informative and well organized. The highlight of the animals collection is the hippos! Those massive animals are much fun to watch enjoying the deep water swims.

The zoo is one of the best parts of St Louis! The kids love it, there are plenty of outdoor and indoor locations to visit. From the newer installations like being able to see the penguins and polar bears, to the classics like the reptile house and birdhouse, all the animals are so fun to see! The food throughout the park is decent and priced right for what you're getting. The 3D movie house, the train, and carousel are just the icing on the cake for a day out with the family.

Amazingly free zoo... Well kinda, pay for parking and obvious treats and eats. A thoroughly enjoyable day with much to see, even later in the season. Would come back and recommend.

This was one of the best zoos I've ever been to. I'd rate the quality up there with the Smithsonian. The exhibits were great, the staff were friendly, and the wide variety of animals was awesome. My favorite exhibits were probably the penguins and butterflies. My only disappointment was that the flamingoes were put up for the winter and there wasn't any place to go see them in the winter time..they're my favorite animal so I was bummed but it just means we will have to come back.

The St. Louis Zoo is one of the premiere if not the premiere zoo in the United States. This zoo is free to the public almost every day of the year, including the winter. The animals appear to be taken care of very well. The exhibits are clean and provide the animals with what they need. One way to judge whether a zoo takes good care of their animals is to look at the quality of the water. The water in the exhibits is clean.

My favorite zoo to visit with my family. We bought the package with the theater, carousel, and train this time, and it was definitely a great deal! Lots of animals to see and learn about. The dinosaur exhibit was a big hit for our dinosaur loving kids!

This is the best zoo I've ever been to. The zoo is free but during covid you need to make an entry reservation on line. It's free. I think they don't want to many people coming in at one time. The parking for cars is $10.00. I thought that is fine since the zoo is free. I went to see the puffins and penguins and they are amazing. There house is the most amazing place, most of the time you see them in zoo's and they are behind a glass wall. Not here there water pond is about five feet tall and filled to the top. I was standing about a foot away from the wall and a penguin swam past and splashed me. It was incredibly exciting. The puffins are set up in a separate room with the same kind of open pond. The whole rest of the zoo was very well set up and all the animals had large clean enclosures. I honestly will make a trip back down to St. Louis to go to this zoo again.

Cutie animals! I came with my friend. I could not believe our three adult male had such a lovely day here! Just by looking those beautiful animals resting and eating is worthy coming! If you have kids, don't hesitate where to go to spend the day.

Really good zoo. You can use the train to get to the opposite side of the zoo so you can see more in the time you have without wearing out. During COVID-19 you do have to reserve beforehand.

The St. Louis Zoo is the best Zoo in the USA. It's always been one of the best places to go in St. Louis. I can spend all day walking around, seeing all the animals and the additional attractions. The train ride around the zoo is a great way of seeing the animals and to relax. We really enjoy the Boo at the Zoo in October and the Wild Lights in December.

I love the zoo! Parking is around $15 but to enter the zoo it's free! They have made some really awesome changes and I recommend taking a whole day to walk around! Masks are required to enter the zoo (but not once your inside) and if you go inside of any of the exhibits, stores or cafés. The zoo is also fully NON smoking now!

First time I've gone to the zoo in months outside the summer. Game changer. It was an even more fantastic experience than usual. Everybody was happier! Patrons, workers and even the animals seemed to be relishing the lack of oppressive heat that comes to the Lou in summer. If you haven't gone "off-season" I highly recommend it.

We went 12-21 and a few of the animals were out!! It was a lot of fun. 4 stars only though because there was absolutely nowhere to buy drinks except for the entrance. 3.5 hours without any water bc the fountains were closed due to Corona. My friends got physically sick as a result.

We try to visit zoos in every place we go. St. Louis Zoo ranks with some of the best. It was easy for us to take in a full day and stay busy with walking forever and not seeing anything. Administration is free, but unless you park on the street, you have to pay to park. Attractions inside will cost you if you're into the train, tram, etc. Food and beverage prices are comparable to any zoo I've been to.

We loved this zoo. Memphis zoo is really nice but this zoo has much more interactive activities for kids. Very big zoo! The fact that it’s free really puts the cherry on top. Make sure you pack a stroller for kids 5 and under. The walking is massive.

Big and a lot to see. We really didn't get to go through everything but we had lots of fun. We got to see the apes get their lucky charms. The bear that took an ice bath. The beautiful butterflies. The primates eat from a white bucket amd throw it at other ones. The train ride was very cramped and hard on the knees. But we prevailed. Definitely would of loved to see the shows. Most of the other animals were just trying to keep cool and I don't mind one little bit. It was hot. Definitely recommend.

Amazing times to be had at the St Louis zoo! The diversity of life and the organization of the exhibits are both superb. The free admission is a great way to get visitors to pay for the experiences they want to utilize or enjoy, such as the train or the Dinoroar exhibit, without feeling like going to the zoo is a money pit. The food is surprisingly good and the workers were all kind and helpful, even funny. We will be visiting again because the experience was just so much fun...for so many different reasons.

The Zoo is always amazing. Even on a hot day (high of 95, and it was 90 while we were there) you get awesome views of animals. The elephants took a bath right in front of my kids. Absolutely fantastic time! We love it here.

Our family loves the St. Louis Zoo! There are so many cool exhibits you can see for free, but the newest Primate Trails exhibit is really fun, interactive and a great climbing exercise for kids and adults alike.

We really enjoyed our visit here. Our total distance we walked was 6.25 miles. It took about 7 hours to completely make our rounds but it was worth it. The keeper do a very good job keeping the place clean, the couple we spoke to were very nice. The animal exhibits were well maintained and the animals looked healthy. My advice is to bring plenty fluids as zoo drinks are expensive as hell... and wear a hat if your prone to sunburns. We were also able to see most of the animals, and appreciated to climate control exhibits in this heat-wave! Lol We will be back for sure!!

Had a blast visiting the zoo again. The last time I visited was when I was a young child. It was a very hot day so a lot of the animals were hiding in the shade which made it frustrating. But the animals we did see were worth it! The penguins inside exhibit was a great way to end our zoo trip with the heat! Our girls both got a small stuffed animal that was $12.99 for each.

Really nice zoo. Park is laid out nicely with plenty of space for large crowds. Food and drinks are decently priced, and good, food/drink stations are everywhere! Had plenty of shade for the hot summer days, and still saw plenty of animals. Get the adventure wrist bands, they’re worth it!!

Absolutely amazing, you pay $15 for parking and the whole zoo is free. Great exhibits and the animals seem to enjoy being in the zoo. They don't seem like depressed and sad like some zoo's. I would highly recommend.

Beautiful zoo! Entrance to the zoo is free if you just want to walk around and see the animals. You only pay for the attractions you want to experience. We enjoyed the sea lion show, the dinosaur exhibit, and the train. The train has a station in each of the different areas where you can get on and off when you want.

It's free! And the shows are very reasonably priced. Beautiful landscaping and plenty of water elements. A must see in St. Louis!

EXCELLENT zoo.

Always a fun time! Employees are friendly and helpful. Clean and pleasant atmosphere. We enjoy going here multiple times a month.

Great zoo! Lots of animals. Easy to get around.

I have been coming to this zoo since I was the same age as my kids. It is a fantastic zoo. And, to make it even better, it is free. There are a few things that do cost money. The carousel, train, bird show, and sea lion show. Plus, they have food and souvenirs. You can pay to park in the zoo parking lot, or you can park just up the road for free. It is definitely a great place to go, with or without kids. I definitely recommend a visit here.

Amazing! If you love penguins, you have to go to this zoo. It's free to visit, but $15 to park. For $8, you can get a wristband to ride the train all day long. It is great for traveling between sections of the zoo, especially on a hot day.

I i absolutely love visiting zoos and the St. Louis Zoo if one of my absolute favorites. First off..... it's FREE to ENTER. From the train, to the carousel, to live shows (seal lion and bird show) which cost a small FEE, to the delicious food and the amazing pineapple drinks this zoo is packed with loads of things to do for ALL ages. If you have an opportunity to visit St Louis make sure to set a time to visit the zoo!!

We always love this zoo! The only downside is trying to find parking!!!! DONT park in the yellow people! We saw a cop writing a ton of tickets on the long walk back to our car!

Always a must when in the STL area. Our favorite exhibit was the penguins. Talking to the zookeeper while she cleaned out the enclosure was a wonderful experience, teaching us a lot about penguin life and giving us a chance to see their individual personalities (Pedro the pet penguin!). The tram is a wonderful way to get around the zoo and save little legs (our boys are 5 & 7 yrs old). Go early before it’s too hot, when the animals are more active and are feeding, getting some morning exercise! Also loved the Urban Chestnut beer available, Starbucks for my wife and plentiful options for the boys!

Beautiful zoo. Free! You can pay $17 for a pass that will allow you to pet the sting rays and ride the train. If you have little ones, the train is a good option to get around the zoo, since it's quite large. You can hop on and hop off at certain areas. They also have stroller parking at the trains. For those who like penguins, they have a great penguin room that lets you really observe them semi-close.

The zoo was OK. Loved that it was free admission. The parking was very cluttered and the zoo grounds were a disappointment unfortunately. Coming from Cincinnati where we have one of the best kept zoo's I have even been too, makes a tough comparison. Just wish they took more pride in cleaning up their exhibits and clearing the grass and weeds. We must of picked a bad day to go because so many exhibits weren't open and so many animals not out. The butterfly house was my favorite Honesty. It was a cool experience to see. I always love the hippos too. There is a lot of walking so wear good walking shoes.

Excellent. I was thoroughly impressed from start to finish. It's a great zoo. Period. And it's free, crazy. They have a wide variety of animals and people all over to help you out with questions or directions. There are plenty of food and drink options, alcoholic beverages too. All affordably priced, especially considering it's an attraction type place, and FREE to enter. We loved it. They have snow leopards and an amur tiger, which is a very rare and exotic tiger. Although it looked like a Bengal tiger to me, I trust them.

Loved this zoo! We were here about 4 hours and didn’t get to see everything. The penguin exhibit was particularly awesome- the penguins are so close to you and there’s lots of fun ones to see (really cold though). The river walk was awesome- tons of fun animals to see along the way and nice nature/ambiance. Definitely would recommend! It’s free to visit but you do have to pay for parking.

Beautiful. Good vibe. They even serve beer if you want it. Plus, it's free!! Forest park is beautiful. The only reason the zoo doesn't get a full five from me is that it lacks that extra something that distinguishes it from other major zoos.

There is not a single thing I can think of that the St Louis Zoo does not have or offer that would make the experience any better. Admission is free everyday. Food and beverage prices are reasonable if you choose to purchase at the many locations around the zoo. There are employees that stand near the exhibits to answer any questions guests may have, or to provide general education on the animal. Beautiful paved paths. Beautiful scenery, including plants and flowers not native to Missouri. Highly recommended for families and anyone wanting to see some animals.

It was an amazing trip！ First of all the zoo is free (parking fee only) Of course it has many shows and projects， but if you go for the first time, it takes at least three or four hours just to browse the animals, and I walked my feet off. The variety of animals is immense, and St Louis zoo is all about getting up close and know much about the animals, so you would be very close to a lot of the critters; I even saw two penguins mating…And saw how baby snakes were hatched from their eggs..amazing! There was very wonderful and happy experience at this zoo, highly recommended and not to be missed!

Zoo is always great. Found a parking spot on the street just outside of the south entrance. Free and closer than paid parking. Halloween decorations were a nice addition. First time going in the afternoon and it seems like we some more of the animals this time. Suggest to ride the train first thing. You get to ride the entire time you're there, so if you get tired of walking, hop on the train. Always a great time.

This is by far one of my favorite zoos in the state. The parking ticket is $15 and entry to zoo is free. It was a nice weather and so I was lucky enough to see a lot of animals out in the open rather than sitting in their den, huts etc. It takes about good 4-5 hours to finish up and tour through entire zoo. Definitely recommend it if you're looking for something to do in STL.

This zoo exceeded my expectations. It’s free to enter and all the exhibits were well maintained and easy to see all the animals. You can pay to ride the little train and to enter dinosaur land that’s more for little kids. Food was priced fair and tasted good.

Absolutely love coming here. The animals are amazing to watch and the staff is always so friendly and nice. If you don’t like huge crowds I recommend going in the morning, you’ll get a better parking spot that way as well. Also plan on spending a few hours walking the place to see everything and it is totally worth every second.