{"id":2193,"date":"2017-05-29T19:58:44","date_gmt":"2017-05-29T19:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/?p=2193"},"modified":"2017-06-28T01:42:13","modified_gmt":"2017-06-28T01:42:13","slug":"st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Louis, Missouri:  St. Louis Zoo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2292\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2292\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo.jpg?fit=1800%2C4500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,4500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"st louis zoo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo.jpg?fit=171%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2292\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo.jpg?resize=835%2C2088&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"835\" height=\"2088\" data-wp-pid=\"2292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo.jpg?resize=120%2C300&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo.jpg?resize=768%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo.jpg?resize=410%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo.jpg?resize=640%2C1600&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>St. Louis Zoo<\/h3>\n<p>We had a great time at the St. Louis Zoo during our trip to St. Louis, Missouri! The atmosphere of the zoo was friendly and family-oriented. It is actually located on the historic site for the 1904 World\u2019s Fair, and it one of the most beautiful zoos we have ever visited.<\/p>\n<p>The St. Louis Zoo is considered one of the best zoos in the country. \u00a0There are over 20,000 animals\u00a0surrounded by beautiful landscaping. The zoo also has tons\u00a0of attractions, shows, shops,\u00a0and places to eat. We only had one day to spend at the zoo, but we could have spent another day there. There is so much to see and do there!<\/p>\n<p>The St. Louis Zoo\u00a0is open all year long and admission is <strong>FREE<\/strong>! There is an extra fee for some attractions. You can see the full list of extra attractions, shows, \u00a0and prices <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlzoo.org\/visit\/hours-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>HERE.<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-13\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2278\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2278\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-13\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-13.jpg?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495660667&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"St Louis Zoo 13\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-13.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2278\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-13.jpg?resize=921%2C614&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"921\" height=\"614\" data-wp-pid=\"2278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-13.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-13.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-13.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-13.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-13.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We arrived early so that we could get a decent parking spot.\u00a0 There is a North Entrance and a South Entrance. Both have parking lots (costs $15 and both fill up FAST). There is also parking on the street, but these spots also fill quickly.<\/p>\n<p>We were able to enter the zoo about 8:45 and the weather was beautiful. It wasn&#8217;t too hot and it felt like we had the place all to ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>After watching the penguins play and the polar bear eat his breakfast, we headed over to the Carousel.\u00a0 Many of the activities that have a fee are actually <strong>FREE<\/strong> from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.\u00a0 The kiddos rode the carousel (normally $3 for ages 2+) , then petted the stingrays (normally $4 for ages 2+) , and then we visited the Children&#8217;s Zoo (normally $4 for ages 2+) An employee let me know that as long as you enter Children&#8217;s Zoo before 10:00 a.m., you can stay and play there well after 10 a.m.\u00a0for <strong>FREE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carousel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-12\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2262\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2262\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-12\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-12.jpg?fit=4734%2C3156&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4734,3156\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495661463&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"St Louis Zoo 12\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-12.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2262\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-12.jpg?resize=820%2C547&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" data-wp-pid=\"2262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-12.jpg?w=4734&amp;ssl=1 4734w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-12.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-12.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-12.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/blog-14-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2263\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2263\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/blog-14-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/blog-14.jpg?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"blog 14\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/blog-14.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2263\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/blog-14.jpg?resize=823%2C549&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"823\" height=\"549\" data-wp-pid=\"2263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/blog-14.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/blog-14.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/blog-14.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/blog-14.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/blog-14.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children&#8217;s Zoo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We spent a good amount of time at Discovery Corner which includes the Emerson Children&#8217;s Zoo.<\/p>\n<p>The kiddos were able to pet and brush goats, pet guinea pigs, and see many animals in this area. They saw fennec foxes, meerkats, a sloth, and a tree kangaroo. The kiddos had a great time in the Children&#8217;s Zoo. It is well worth a visit.<\/p>\n<p>The Discovery Corner area includes the Monsanto Insectarium and The Living World.\u00a0 We enjoyed seeing all of the\u00a0butterflies and insects.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-06\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2255\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2255\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-06\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-06.jpg?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495662992&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;34&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"St Louis Zoo 06\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-06.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2255\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-06.jpg?resize=782%2C521&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\" data-wp-pid=\"2255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-06.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-06.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-06.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-06.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-06.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-05\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2254\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2254\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-05\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-05.jpg?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495663370&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0166666666667&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"St Louis Zoo 05\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-05.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2254\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-05.jpg?resize=781%2C521&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"781\" height=\"521\" data-wp-pid=\"2254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-05.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-05.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-05.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-05.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-05.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-08\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2258\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2258\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-08\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-08.jpg?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495663902&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"St Louis Zoo 08\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-08.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2258\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-08.jpg?resize=775%2C517&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"775\" height=\"517\" data-wp-pid=\"2258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-08.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-08.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-08.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-08.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-08.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above: There is a playground area in Children&#8217;s Zoo. There is even a clear slide, and the kids can see the sea otters playing while they are sliding down.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-02-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2288\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2288\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-02-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-02-1.jpg?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;13&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495665172&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;23&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"St Louis Zoo 02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-02-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2288\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-02-1.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-wp-pid=\"2288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-02-1.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-02-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-02-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-02-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-02-1.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-03-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2289\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2289\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-03-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-03-1.jpg?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495664975&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"St Louis Zoo 03\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-03-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2289\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-03-1.jpg?resize=807%2C538&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"807\" height=\"538\" data-wp-pid=\"2289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-03-1.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-03-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-03-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-03-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-03-1.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above photos: Butterflies inside the Monsanto Insectarium<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-04-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2290\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2290\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-04-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-04-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495664886&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.04&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"St Louis Zoo 04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-04-1.jpg?fit=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2290\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-04-1.jpg?resize=750%2C1125&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" data-wp-pid=\"2290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-04-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-04-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-04-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-04-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-04-1.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above:\u00a0 Inside the Monsanto Insectarium, we could look through a\u00a0large window\u00a0and watch ants carry leaves and flower petals along several branches.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Zoo Map<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/stlzoo_summer_map_2017\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2286\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2286\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/stlzoo_summer_map_2017\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Stlzoo_Summer_Map_2017.jpg?fit=2400%2C1835&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1835\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Stlzoo_Summer_Map_2017\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Stlzoo_Summer_Map_2017.jpg?fit=558%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2286 size-full\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Stlzoo_Summer_Map_2017.jpg?resize=2400%2C1835&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1835\" data-wp-pid=\"2286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Stlzoo_Summer_Map_2017.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Stlzoo_Summer_Map_2017.jpg?resize=300%2C229&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Stlzoo_Summer_Map_2017.jpg?resize=768%2C587&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Stlzoo_Summer_Map_2017.jpg?resize=1024%2C783&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Stlzoo_Summer_Map_2017.jpg?resize=800%2C612&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Stlzoo_Summer_Map_2017.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above map <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlzoo.org\/visit\/thingstoseeanddo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>via<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Zooline Railroad<\/h3>\n<p>We did a lot of walking at our visit to the St. Louis Zoo. I recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.\u00a0 I also recommend bringing a stroller and\/or wagon for little ones who can&#8217;t handle a ton of walking (there are strollers for rent).<\/p>\n<p>Many\u00a0spots in the zoo are shaded which is nice on the really hot days and there are plenty of areas to sit and take a break or have a snack.<\/p>\n<p>The Zoo also has a train that runs and makes several stops\u00a0throughout the entire zoo. It costs $7.95\u00a0per person and you can ride it all day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-07\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2256\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2256\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-07\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-07.jpg?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495668452&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"St Louis Zoo 07\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-07.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2256\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-07.jpg?resize=795%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"795\" height=\"530\" data-wp-pid=\"2256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-07.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-07.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-07.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-07.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-07.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We really enjoyed that we could get up close and personal with many of the animals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-01\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2257\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2257\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-01\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495668394&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;46&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"St Louis Zoo 01\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-01.jpg?fit=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2257\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-01.jpg?resize=614%2C921&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"614\" height=\"921\" data-wp-pid=\"2257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-01.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-01.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-01.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-01.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-01.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above: Penguins &amp; Puffins<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-09\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2272\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2272\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-09\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-09.jpg?fit=1800%2C1199&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1199\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495662626&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"St Louis Zoo 09\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-09.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2272\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-09.jpg?resize=823%2C548&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"823\" height=\"548\" data-wp-pid=\"2272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-09.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-09.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-09.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-09.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/St-Louis-Zoo-09.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above: Red Panda<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-19\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2279\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2279\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-19\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-19.jpg?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495666591&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"st louis zoo 19\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-19.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2279\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-19.jpg?resize=832%2C555&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"832\" height=\"555\" data-wp-pid=\"2279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-19.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-19.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-19.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-19.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-19.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above: The hippos napping underwater was a big hit with all the kiddos. They loved getting so close to them. It was amazing that the hippos\u00a0could rest under water and\u00a0only come up for air every 5 minutes or so.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-14\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2276\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2276\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-14\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ST-LOUIS-ZOO-14.jpg?fit=1280%2C853&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,853\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;22&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS REBEL T3i&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ST LOUIS ZOO 14\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ST-LOUIS-ZOO-14.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2276\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ST-LOUIS-ZOO-14.jpg?resize=812%2C541&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"812\" height=\"541\" data-wp-pid=\"2276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ST-LOUIS-ZOO-14.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ST-LOUIS-ZOO-14.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ST-LOUIS-ZOO-14.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ST-LOUIS-ZOO-14.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ST-LOUIS-ZOO-14.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ST-LOUIS-ZOO-14.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above: Rhino<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-20\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2280\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2280\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-20\/\" 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height=\"536\" data-wp-pid=\"2280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-20.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-20.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-20.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-20.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-20.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-21\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2281\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2281\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-21.jpg?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495667251&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"st louis zoo 21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-21.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2281\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-21.jpg?resize=802%2C535&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"802\" height=\"535\" data-wp-pid=\"2281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-21.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-21.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-21.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-21.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-21.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above: Elephants and Baby Elephants<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-22\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2291\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2291\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-22\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-22.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"st louis zoo 22\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-22.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2291\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-22.jpg?resize=793%2C595&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"793\" height=\"595\" data-wp-pid=\"2291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-22.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-22.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-22.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/st-louis-zoo-22.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above: Lion<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/st-louis-zoo-16\/\" rel=\"attachment 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\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above: The polar bear was my favorite. We watched him eat breakfast and came back later to see him taking his nap.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Restaurants<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/lakeside_1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2283\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2283\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/29\/st-louis-missouri-st-louis-zoo\/lakeside_1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lakeside_1.jpg?fit=600%2C401&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,401\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"lakeside_1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lakeside_1.jpg?fit=600%2C401&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2283 size-full\" title=\"St. Louis Zoo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lakeside_1.jpg?resize=600%2C401&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St. Louis Missouri: St. Louis Zoo\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" data-wp-pid=\"2283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lakeside_1.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lakeside_1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above photo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlzoo.org\/visit\/dining-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>via<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are several vendors throughout the zoo that sell snacks and drinks. There are also restaurants and caf\u00e9s where you can cool off and eat indoors or on an outdoor terrace. Here is a list of the zoo&#8217;s caf\u00e9s, restaurants, \u00a0and grills:<\/p>\n<p>-Safari Grill<\/p>\n<p>-Ray&#8217;s Grill<\/p>\n<p>-East Refreshments<\/p>\n<p>-Caf\u00e9 Kudo (Dietary restriction options and gluten-free menu available)<\/p>\n<p>-Lakeside Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n<p>-River Camp Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n<p>-Big Cat Beverages (offers a variety of beers and even a gluten-free option)<\/p>\n<p>-Tundra Treats\u00a0(slushies, novelty ice creams, and Dippin&#8217; Dots)<\/p>\n<p>-Scoop&#8217;s Ice Cream Shop (hand-dipped ice cream)<\/p>\n<p>-Sweet and Salty Company (lemonade, kettle corn, and funnel cakes)<\/p>\n<p>-Ice Cream Oasis (sweet treats)<\/p>\n<p>-Carousel Caf\u00e9 (nachos, pretzels, and hot dogs)<\/p>\n<p>-Hippo Dots (Dippin&#8217; Dots)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0Hippo Hideaway\u00a0in River&#8217;s Edge<\/p>\n<p>-Laughing Hyena\u00a0(adult beverages such as beer, margaritas, and coconut rum snow cones)<\/p>\n<p><em>Learn more about each restaurant<\/em> <em>at the St. Louis Zoo<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlzoo.org\/visit\/dining-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>More Info&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>There are so many animals at the St. Louis Zoo. To see a list of all the animals to see there, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlzoo.org\/animals\/abouttheanimals\/listallanimals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>HERE.<\/strong> <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Zoo Hours<\/strong>:\u00a0 Monday thru Thursday 8 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0&amp;\u00a0 Friday thru Sunday 8 a.m.\u00a0 &#8211; 7 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>St. Louis Zoo\u00a0 \/\/\u00a0 One Government Drive &#8211; St. Louis, Missouri 63110\u00a0 \/\/314.781.0900<\/em><\/p>\n<p>St Louis Zoo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlzoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have you been to St. Louis? Any tips or advice for anyone who hasn&#8217;t been yet?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Louis Zoo We had a great time at the St. Louis Zoo during our trip to St. Louis, Missouri! The atmosphere of the zoo was friendly and family-oriented. It is actually located on the historic site for the 1904 World\u2019s Fair, and it one of the most beautiful zoos we have ever visited. 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