# Saint Louis Zoo: Winter Wildlife Walks, Indoor Penguin Coast & Ape Jungle

> Place to go for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time.

- When: Daily 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day)
- Where: Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110
- Ages: All ages; fully accessible for strollers and multi-generational family visits
- Price: Free general admission daily; paid parking in zoo lots or free street parking throughout Forest Park
- Schedule: Daily 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day)
- Organizer: Saint Louis Zoo
- Official page: https://www.stlzoo.org
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

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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