Saint Louis Zoo

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.

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.

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.

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.