We have such a gem in the St. Louis Zoo. It is FREE to the public and a terrific day for all ages.

The Saint Louis Zoo began it's journey in 1904 at the time of the Worlds Fair in celebration the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The long and slow process to establish a zoological park began. Sure enough, local pride in the giant elliptical bird cage led to formation of a St. Louis Zoological Society in 1910. 77 acres in Forest Park was set aside by the City of St. Louis for a zoo and named a Zoological Board of Control in 1913. State legislation provided that "the zoo shall be forever free," which has kept the Zoo accessible to millions of visitors ever since....are rare trait for Zoos anywhere.

The Zoo is open every day, except December 25 (Christmas Day) and January 1 (New Year's Day), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday Hours and Early Closings:

• January 1, 2009 (New Year's Day) -- Zoo closed
• June 19, 2009 (Zoofari fundraiser) -- Open 8 a.m. to 12 noon
• November 26, 2009 (Thanksgiving) -- Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• December 24, 2009 (Christmas Eve) -- Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• December 25, 2009 (Christmas Day) -- Zoo closed
• December 31, 2009 (New Year's Eve) -- Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• January 1, 2010 (New Year's Day) -- Zoo closed

Admission to the Zoo is FREE although there are fees for some attractions.

• Children's Zoo is $4 per person. Free admission the first hour the Zoo is open. Children under 2 are free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Conservation Carousel is $3 per person. All proceeds support the Saint Louis Zoo's conservation programs. The Carousel is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
• Zooline Railroad is $5 per person, per round trip ticket. You may leave the train, visit exhibits and re-board. Children under 2 are free. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
• Motion Simulator is $3 per person. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
• 3-D Movie is $4 per person. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Safari Pass

Make the most of your day at the Zoo with a Safari Pass. This one-day pass is $10/person and includes admission to the Children's Zoo, Zooline Railroad, Sea Lion Show (while in season), Conservation Carousel, Motion Simulator and 3-D Movie (while in season).

Saturday April 11th: Breakfast with the Bunny (well, not this bunny!)

Enjoy a full breakfast plus a family photo with the Bunny, treats, costumed characters and free parking. Pre-paid reservations are required and seating is limited. Zoo Friends members: $20/adult, $18/child (ages 2-12); Non-members: $22/adult, $20/child (ages 2-12); Children under 2 are free.
For reservations: (314) 646-4857.

So get out and enjoy the spring time at the St. Lous Zoo