Saint Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Zoo, officially known as the Saint Louis Zoological Park, is a zoo in Forest Park in St.
A zoo & aquarium inside St. Louis
You can stay in St. Louis
Saint Louis Zoo is inside St. Louis, which has 99 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1904
Saint Louis Zoo dates from 1904. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
St. Louis Lambert (STL) has airline service, about 9 miles from Saint Louis Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in St. Louis. Green months are the mild ones.
Saint Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Zoo, officially known as the Saint Louis Zoological Park, is a zoo in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. It is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Admission is free based on a public subsidy from a cultural tax district, the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District (ZMD); fees are charged for some special attractions. A special feature is the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge Emerson Zooline Railroad with passenger trains pulled by Chance Rides C.P. Huntington locomotives that encircle the zoo, stopping at the more popular attractions.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 18 animals · 603 species
- Area
- 90 acres
- Established
- 1904
- Wikipedia readers
- 21K a year
Where to stay near Saint Louis Zoo
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are St. Louis (99) and Maryland Heights (34).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Gateway Arch
- 5Enterprise Center
- 6Energizer Park
- 7Forest Park
- 8Monks Mound
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Saint Louis Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | in town | — | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Maryland Heights | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,559 | $227K | C+ |
| Bridgeton | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 21 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 11,277 | $238K | D− |
| Canteen Township | 11 mi east | 15 min | 16 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 7,714 | $74K | — |
| St. Charles | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 28 19 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 72,561 | $299K | B |
| Caseyville Township | 17 mi east | 25 min | 30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 34,825 | $204K | — |
| Clayton | 2 mi west | 5 min | 6 6 hotels | 17,807 | $830K | B+ |
| Richmond Heights | 2 mi west | 5 min | 6 6 hotels | 9,093 | $359K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Saint Louis Zoo
Other well-known places within 13 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw112 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
35 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
46 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
55 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
64 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer Park
7in town GardenForest Park
812 mi LandmarkMonks MoundPhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Forest Park: Kris from Seattle, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Saint Louis Zoo
Is Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis?
Yes. It’s inside St. Louis, MO.
When is the best time to visit Saint Louis Zoo?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
What is the closest airport to Saint Louis Zoo?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near Saint Louis Zoo?
St. Louis (in town, 99 places to stay), Maryland Heights (11 mi, 34 places to stay) and Bridgeton (12 mi, 21 places to stay).
Tips from people in St. Louis
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in St. Louis’s Town Square.
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