Behind the Scenes Animal Tours at the Saint Louis Zoo. Get up close and personal with some of the Zoo's most popular animals on these behind the scenes tours. Choose a tour from "Birds of a Feather," "Reptile Rendezvous," "Chirping Cheetahs," "Hippo Howdy," "Elephant Excursion," "Penguin Encounter," "Sloth Slowdown," and MORE! Some tours are available year-round, others are seasonal. Most are on select days. See the website for all the details on each tour and to purchase tickets. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance!
The Saint Louis Zoo is one of the best zoos in the nation and admission is FREE* to all visitors! It is located in beautiful Forest Park. Special events are held at the Saint Louis Zoo throughout the year such as Boo At The Zoo Nights in October and the Wild Lights Light Display during the holidays. The Saint Louis Zoo is open year-round, with seasonal hours. See Website for more info.
*A fee is charged to visit some exhibits and to attend some special events at the Zoo.
Please check the website listed on each event to get the most up-to-date information.