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St. Louis Zoo

1 Government Dr, MO 63110
314 781 0900
Ranked #4 of 117 attractions in Saint Louis
4.5 of 5 stars 528 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Birdwatching, Leisure education
Traveller Description: The St. Louis Zoo is a award wining quality zoo. It is home to many animals shown in natural settings, from the great apes, to the elephants, to the... more »
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Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Seeing their baby elephant was worth the trip alone, but this is one of the best zoos I've ever been to, and admission is free. It's well laid-out but it's easy to get lost, so keep your map handy.

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Yes, I know it is supposed to be in San Diego but I would argue St. Louis' is better. The zoo is fabulous and it is FREE all day, every day! Be sure to check out the elephants, they've had three born in past few years.

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St. Louis, MO
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I have grown up in St. Louis and have been to the zoo hundreds of times. When I was younger I would go to the zoo twice a week with my grandma. Now I take my niece to the zoo. There are so many cool new things for her to see. There is a stingray exhibit where you can actually... More

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St. Louis
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

A St. Louis treasure. It's free. The animals and exhibits are world class.

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Evansville, Indiana
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Had a very nice trip to st. louis zoo. The way they had their primates placed was awesome. It was so large we were there all day and didnt get through the whole zoo. The butterfly dome was awesome. i recommend not going memorial wekend. there were a lot of school groups who were very rude. Food in zoo is... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is an unbelievable Zoo-great layout, clean, cageless pens, train for ease of transport between areas.

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Cudahy WI
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Our first visit to the zoo here and we loved it. On a hot day (89 degrees) the zoo was pleasant and quite popular. Have to return after the new sea-lion display opens on 6/30/12

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Athens, WV
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We went on a day that it was raining and storming, so that may have contributed to the atmosphere. For a free place, it was really nice! There are plenty of animals to look at, and good interactive places for kids. Of course the food is expensive, but of course it's going to be! I'd go back to it.

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Springfield, MO
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Very Nice Zoo especially being FREE! You should invest in a zoo membership if you attend at least a couple times a year.

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Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The zoo is beautiful. Bring your camera as there are was so much to see and admire. I could not put my camera down.

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