St. Louis Zoo

Pros: Free admission
Cons: Animals in captivity

Naked in St. Louis: Three inches of hot-dog shaped, hairless, wrinkled, pink flesh seeking companion with powerful jaws willing to let me into your tunnel.

The sex-trade industry is booming at the St. Louis Zoo. Everywhere you...

Pros: Do NOT miss the penguins!
Cons: Poorly designed exhibit areas, many animals off display during our visit.

The St. Louis Zoo gets a lot of hype, mostly on account of being large, well-visited, and totally free.  The free aspect is both a plus and a minus - while it's always nice to save a few dollars, the zoo was undoubtedly the most crowded one I've ...

Pros: Inexpensive (as long as you don't eat) and fun! Lots to do and see.
Cons: You have to pay to see several of the exhibits.

This is an update to my St. Louis Zoo review. Originally posted in May '01, there have been many additions/renovations since then.

I go to the St. Louis Zoo about four times per year with my children. It can be one of the...

Pros: Relaxing, Fun, Entertaining, Educational, Free Admission, Many Animals To See
Cons: Parking is either Free or $10... Food is expensive, especially drinks

One of my many near by trips that I take on a not so regular basis is a day trip to the Saint Louis Zoo. The Saint Louis Zoo is always got alot of activity going on somewhere with in the park. With so many things to see and do, the zoo is a great place ...

Pros: Watching the penguins swim, authenticity of exhibit, hands on demos, closeness, free!!!
Cons: Cold!! Bundle up! Smells bad, can be crowded.

Antarctica is alive and waddling, splashing and swimming at the St. Louis Zoo. Why, you may ask? Well, thanks to the zoo's new Penguin and Puffin Coast exhibit, you can get up close and personal with some frosty friends. The exhibit starts outside, ...

Pros: Free admission, great exhibits, cool animals.
Cons: None.

I visit the St. Louis Zoo at least once a year. For me, it is a 2 hour drive to get there from southern Illinois. I have always had an interest in animals, and always loved visiting zoos since I was a boy. Now that I am a man, this has not changed. I...

Pros: Free admission, offers something for everyone to enjoy
Cons: Can be tiring for little legs to walk

St. Louis is a city that has so much to offer, you can't fit it all in with just one visit. My kids love zoos, love going and wandering, spending the day enjoying the outdoors and the animals. While visiting my brother, each person had their own...

Pros: One of the best Zoo's in the nation
Cons: none

When I used to live in St. Louis I did not realize how spoiled I was to be near such a fantastic zoo. This zoo is a must see. The animal keepers do an extraordinary job making the habitats seem natural, and keeping the animals healthy and happy.
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Pros: free & beautiful
Cons: bees, but they're everywhere!

If you are ever in St. Louis looking for a fun way to spend your time, make sure you put the St. Louis Zoo on your list of things to do!

A LITTLE HISTORY

Plans for Forest Park in St. Louis began in 1875, and the citizens...

Pros: Feeding the lorikeets, butterfly room, wide variety of animals
Cons: steep hills can make pushing a stroller a challenge

A couple of weeks ago, we decided on a whim to take a trip to the St. Louis Zoo. We live a couple of hours away, but we decided to jump in the car and make the trip. My husband did a quick check of the car while I packed the essentials (a couple of...

Pros: Variety of Species, Beautiful Exhibits & Landscape
Cons: Expensive Food & Beverages, Parking

The St. Louis Zoo has over 6,600 animals and many opportunities for family fun. A trip to this zoo is an all-day event. Arrive early to see all of these great attractions. See below for family budgets when planning to visit this fascinating zoo.
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Pros: FREE! variety of animals, fun for all ages, beautiful!
Cons: none!!!

In St. Louis? is it a nice day? Go to the zoo! Its FREE, fun and a great experience for any age.
The zoo has a great children's area (I think it cost $2 to get in, but since the zoo is free its worth the extra few dollars) inside the children's...

Pros: Free admission and a days worth of activity (if not more)
Cons: The train is expensive and not very scenic.

If you find yourself anywhere near the St. Louis area during your summer (or anytime of year for that matter) travels be sure to find the time to visit the St. Louis Zoo. This zoo is world renowned for its exhibits, research and animal habitat...

Pros: Free and newly renovated portions
Cons: Portions under construction

I have lived in the St. Louis area for the last 12 years, and I can remember going to the St. Louis zoo when I was in second grade, and the most exciting thing to do was yell at the animals and run through the big water fountains. Now, I believe that I...

Pros: Free to get in, many animals, serene train rides.
Cons: None.

The St. Louis Zoo is a great place to spend any day. It costs nothing to get into the Zoo so it's an inexpensive date or a free outing with friends.

What's more important than free admission is the quality of the exhibits. There are so...