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Do you have to wear a mask at St Louis Zoo?

Do you have to wear a mask at St Louis Zoo?

Masks/face coverings are required indoors for all guests age five and older, including those who are vaccinated. Guests age five and older not fully vaccinated are required to wear masks/face coverings both indoors and outdoors.

Is the Saint Louis Zoo free?

Admission to the Zoo is free; however, there are fees for some attractions. Children under 2 are free. All other persons require admission. All proceeds support the Saint Louis Zoo’s conservation programs.

Do you still have to make reservations for the St Louis Zoo?

Limited attendance; reservations required: In order to allow guests to practice good social distancing, the Zoo will limit attendance and require free, timed-ticket reservations in order to enter the Zoo. Reservations are available on the Zoo’s website.

What is St Louis Zoo known for?

Since its inception in 1910, the Zoo has been renowned for its beautiful naturalistic exhibits and for its diverse collection of animals from the major continents and biomes of the world. It is widely recognized for its innovative approaches to animal management, wildlife conservation, research and education.

How long does it take to walk through the St Louis zoo?

If you visit all the exhibit areas at you are looking at 4-7 hours and that would be with much reflection and time spent reading all postings/information centers at all exhibits. You may of course easily skip much of that if you are visiting with small children and tailor your visit to be as little as 2-5 hours.

How long does it take to walk through the St Louis Zoo?

Who pays for the STL zoo?

For nearly half a century, the zoo and other local institutions have been funded in part by property taxes levied within the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District (Saint Louis City and County). In 2015, that property tax brought in $21.5 million in revenue to the zoo.

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