FreeSaint Louis Zoo: Winter Wildlife Walks, Indoor Penguin Coast & Ape Jungle
Visit on your scheduleDaily 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day)
Saint Louis Zoo1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 · 5.0 mi approx. from St. LouisDirections
All ages; fully accessible for strollers and multi-generational family visits
FreeFree general admission daily; paid parking in zoo lots or free street parking throughout Forest Park
About this adventure
Ranked among the world's best zoological parks, the Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park offers year-round free general admission to explore more than 14,000 animals. Winter is one of the most delightful times to visit, as outdoor crowds thin and cold-weather species—such as grizzly bears, Amur leopards, red pandas, and sea lions—are at their most active and playful. When cold breezes pick up, families can head inside several heated world-class indoor pavilions: Penguin & Puffin Coast, where king and gentoo penguins dive into chilly waters right alongside the glass; the lush Jungle of the Apes tropical rain forest; the historic 1904 Bird Cage; and the Herpetarium. The zoo is completely stroller-friendly with paved flat pathways, heated family restrooms, designated quiet nursing stations, and wagon rentals available at both north and south entrance gates.
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