GatewayTourGuide.com Addaxes live in the barren deserts of northern Africa, where they browse on any available scrub plants. These large antelopes are well-suited for desert life. Their white haircoats reflect the rays of the scorching desert sun, and their splayed hooves permit easy travel on sand. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Addaxes live in the barren deserts of northern Africa, where...(more)
Amur Leopard
GatewayTourGuide.com The Amur leopard is among the rarest of all the leopards. It lives its solitary life in the mountain forests of eastern Russia, where it ranges farther north than any other type of leopard. Its long, thick coat protects it against the cold. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Amur leopard is among the rarest of all the leopards. It...(more)
Arabian Oryn
GatewayTourGuide.com Arabian oryx herds once ranged through Arabia, Jordan, Syria and Iraq, but trophy hunting with vehicles and automatic weapons drove this species to extinction in the wild. By 1972, only a few herds existed in zoos and private collections. The populations in American zoos flourished, and beginning in 1982, captive animals were being released into protected preserves in the Middle East. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Arabian oryx herds once ranged through Arabia, Jordan, Syria...(more)
Asian Elephant
GatewayTourGuide.com Asian elephants eat a varied diet of grasses, fruit, vegetables, bark, roots, leaves and stems. It takes a lot of food to sustain their big bodies, an adult eats between 165 and 330 pounds of food in one day, though less than half of this is well digested. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Asian elephants eat a varied diet of grasses, fruit, vegetab...(more)
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GatewayTourGuide.com Elephants have been domesticated in Asia for centuries, bred to move people and cargo. In the past, wealthy Indians and royalty owned elephants, riding on their elaborately decorated backs on hunting trips into the bush. Because they are intelligent and docile (when well treated), they have been widely used in the lumber industry to haul heavy items such as teak logs. elephants have always fascinated us. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Elephants have been domesticated in Asia for centuries, bred...(more)
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GatewayTourGuide.com Even though Asian elephants are smaller than their African cousins, they still get up to 11 feet tall and weigh over 10,000 pounds. (The massive skull makes up 12 to 25 percent of their body weight!) The broad feet distribute this bulk so well that elephants hardly leave any tracks when they walk. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Even though Asian elephants are smaller than their African c...(more)
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GatewayTourGuide.com Elephants don't feed for more than a few days in any one place. And since they drink at least once a day, they don't wander far away from a water source. Elephants' thirst for water is nearly as big as their appetite for food: they drink 20 to 40 gallons of water every day (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Elephants don't feed for more than a few days in any one pla...(more)
Babirusa
GatewayTourGuide.com Little is known about the natural history of the babirusa due to the difficulty of observing it in its thick jungle habitat. This shy pig lives in groups of five to fifteen animals in swamps and forests along rivers and lakes. The babirusa's coloration, torpedo-shaped body and deer-like movements enable it to melt silently into surrounding cover at the slightest disturbance. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Little is known about the natural history of the babirusa du...(more)
Bactrian Camel
GatewayTourGuide.com Camels have adapted to their desert lifestyle. Long eyelashes and elongated nostrils protect them from blowing dust and sand. Camels can survive without water for long periods of time, and energy-rich fat stored in their humps enables them to survive long periods without food. When camels do eat, they will forage on any plants available. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Camels have adapted to their desert lifestyle. Long eyelashe...(more)
Bird Cage
GatewayTourGuide.com At the Saint Louis Zoo's Flight Cage, a winding pathway transports visitors to a floating bridge and viewing pier. Hardwoods, shrubs, aquatic plants and cypress snags are planted lushly along the way. Pools and rock outcroppings complete the natural habitat. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com At the Saint Louis Zoo's Flight Cage, a winding pathway tran...(more)
Bird Cage Entrance West
GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo's newest exhibit showcases 16 species of North American Birds from the roseate spoonbill and yellow-crowned night heron to the snowy egret and double-crested cormorant - that thrive in cypress swamps along the Mississippi River. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo's newest exhibit showcases 16 species of North Ameri...(more)
Bird Cage Entrance East
GatewayTourGuide.com Creation of the cypress swamp will be the Zoo's third renovation of the Flight Cage. In 1996, the Zoo restored the super-structure of the birdcage, and before that in 1967, the interior of the flight cage was remodeled to include a boardwalk. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Creation of the cypress swamp will be the Zoo's third renova...(more)
Bird House Entrance
GatewayTourGuide.com In 1996 the Zoo opened a new Bird Garden located on two acres between the Bird House and the 1904 Flight Cage. The garden was designed as a tranquil escape for bird lovers. A winding pathway through the Bird Garden leads to six large aviaries, a spacious walk-through aviary and a shaded pavilion overlooking an exhibit of cranes. You’ll see a diversity of birds from around the world. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com In 1996 the Zoo opened a new Bird Garden located on two acre...(more)
Bird House Entrance 1
GatewayTourGuide.com The Saint Louis Zoo is home to a diverse collection of birds, from the rainforest to the desert.Vertical stainless steel wires, almost invisible, allow the visitor an unobstructed view of the colorful, resident birds that call this lushly planted and dramatically scenic exhibit home. The exhibits transport the visitor from tropical rainforest to lake shore to desert. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Saint Louis Zoo is home to a diverse collection of birds...(more)
Black Bear
GatewayTourGuide.com Compared with the grizzly and other brown bears, the American black bear is a more secretive animal. It prefers to live in deep forest cover rather than in open land. Black bears feed on bulbs, tubers, berries and nuts, as well as fish and small mammals. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Compared with the grizzly and other brown bears, the America...(more)
Black Rhinoceros
GatewayTourGuide.com The black rhino is an imposing beast -- it weighs more than one ton. Its habit of charging at moving objects makes it an animal to be avoided, especially since its eyesight isn't great. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The black rhino is an imposing beast -- it weighs more than ...(more)
Cafe Restroom
GatewayTourGuide.com Rest rooms are near this Cafe. Lakeside Cafe, offers plenty of indoor seating and yummy menu items your kids are sure to enjoy. All major facilities are wheelchair accessible, as are most restrooms. A map of the Zoo, including ramps, accessible entrances and grades of pathways, is available as you enter the Zoo. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Rest rooms are near this Cafe. Lakeside Cafe, offers plenty...(more)
California Sea Lion
GatewayTourGuide.com The playful, curious California sea lions are highly social animals. They live in groups or harems, with an adult bull and 10-15 cows. During the summer-long breeding season, the animals collect by the thousands on isolated coastlines and islands. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The playful, curious California sea lions are highly social ...(more)
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GatewayTourGuide.com Sea lions spend much of their time in the ocean in search of herring, mackerel and squid. You can easily tell a sea lion from a seal by its external ear flaps, which seals do not have. Did You Know? A sea lion can fully rotate its hind flippers, allowing it to walk on land. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Sea lions spend much of their time in the ocean in search of...(more)
Capybara
GatewayTourGuide.com The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. It weighs about 100 pounds and stands two feet tall .This semi-,aquatic animal of South America is an excellent swimmer and ,. It can stay underwater for several minutes without taking a breath.When it hears danger, it dives beneath the water and hides. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. It weighs a...(more)
Carousel
GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo's Carousel, features 64 colorful hand-carved wooden animals,The Conservation Carousel is fun for the family and offers a new way to engage families in discussions about wild animals and the need for their conservation. It's hard to decide whether to climb on a cheetah, warthog, hippo, polar bear, Grevy's zebra, Humboldt penguin or other exotic figures. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo's Carousel, features 64 colorful hand-carved wooden...(more)
Cheetah
GatewayTourGuide.com Cheetahs are made for sprinting. Their slender, streamlined body allows fast runs and their flexible spine and long legs enable the cat to take big strides. They also have over-sized lungs, heart, and breathing passages, so they're able to pump more oxygen during runs. Their long tail acts like a counter balance when running, and semi-retractable claws provide better traction during sprints. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Cheetahs are made for sprinting. Their slender, streamlined ...(more)
Children's Zoo
GatewayTourGuide.com Another part of the fun at the Children's Zoo is where children can hop through water geysers, as jets of water spurt randomly so they can cool off in summer months. Kids can climb on a giant spider web or dig like an aardvark in an ant hill. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Another part of the fun at the Children's Zoo is where child...(more)
Cuvier's Gazelle
GatewayTourGuide.com Cuvier's gazelles are the only mountain gazelle native to Africa, inhabiting the Atlas mountain range from Morocco to western Tunisia. Not surprisingly, these fawn-colored gazelles are excellent climbers. As adults, these medium-sized gazelles weigh between 60 and 75 pounds. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Cuvier's gazelles are the only mountain gazelle native to Af...(more)
Enterance to Rivers Edge
GatewayTourGuide.com Take a journey along a mythical waterway through four continents to discover how wildlife, plants and people interact. River's Edge is a lushly planted naturalistic environment showcasing multiple species from around the world. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Take a journey along a mythical waterway through four contin...(more)
Entrance to Cat country
GatewayTourGuide.com Tigers are the biggest cats in the world, and Amur tigers are the biggest subspecies (type) of tigers. They stand about three feet tall at the shoulder. This isn't quite as tall as a lion, but Amur tigers are longer and usually weigh more. Adult males can grow up to 11 feet long and weigh over 600 pounds; females are smaller -- up to nine feet long and about 370 pounds. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Tigers are the biggest cats in the world, and Amur tigers ar...(more)
Entrance to Jungle of the Apes
GatewayTourGuide.com From the polar icecaps to tropical rainforests, animals have made some pretty amazing adaptations. See some of the hardy species that climb, swim and swing through some of the seemingly inhospitable places on the planet. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com From the polar icecaps to tropical rainforests, animals have...(more)
Gerenuk
GatewayTourGuide.com Gerenuks make their home on the dry savannahs of East Africa. One of the most desert-adapted antelopes, gerenuks are able to survive for long periods without water. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Gerenuks make their home on the dry savannahs of East Africa...(more)
Gorilla Habitat
GatewayTourGuide.com These are the largest living primates (a group that includes monkeys, apes, and humans). A fully-grown male gorilla weighs up to 400 pounds and measures about 5 ½ feet tall. Females are just a bit shorter (about five feet) but weigh considerably less (about 200 pounds). (less) GatewayTourGuide.com These are the largest living primates (a group that includes...(more)
Grevy's Zebra
GatewayTourGuide.com The Grevy's zebra is the largest of the three zebra species. It has a long head and neck, with an erect striped mane running from the top of the head down to the upper back. Its ears are extremely large and rounded.What's the first thing you notice about a zebra? Its stripes! Although it may not be obvious when you look at them, the black-and-white stripes of a zebra actually help the animal hide from predators. A striped animal standing motionless in grass and low shrubs is nearly invisible, since the stripes blend in with the background. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Grevy's zebra is the largest of the three zebra species....(more)
Grizzley Bear
GatewayTourGuide.com Grizzlies are immense bears, weighing up to 1,400 pounds. They eat both plants and animals, and are very adept at fishing for salmon and trout. They rely on their sense of smell more than their hearing or sight, and often stand on their hind legs to sniff their surroundings. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Grizzlies are immense bears, weighing up to 1,400 pounds. Th...(more)
Hippo's
GatewayTourGuide.com Hippos are the second-largest land animal -- second only to elephants. Male hippos can weigh more than 6,000 pounds. Females are around 3,000 pounds. Despite their massive bulk, hippos can run faster than humans -- up to 30 miles per hour! A hippo spends most of its life in the water, and its body is well-suited to a liquid lifestyle. Blubber makes the animal buoyant, so it can float. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Hippos are the second-largest land animal -- second only to ...(more)
Ice Cream Oasis
GatewayTourGuide.com Ice Cream Oasis has a large variety of cool, refreshing treats. A great way to enjoy the Zoo! (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Ice Cream Oasis has a large variety of cool, refreshing trea...(more)
Insectarium
GatewayTourGuide.com Despite their stunning color, blue morphos are not true blue - that is, their wings are not colored blue. morphos have tiny, overlapping scales covering their wings. In blue morphos, the scales on their wing tops have tiny ridges that reflect blue light. So even though the butterflies aren't colored blue, their wing tops look blue! In contrast, the underside of their wings is brown, visible when the butterflies are at rest and their wings are folded up. The drab color helps them blend in with their surroundings and hide from enemies like birds and large insects. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Despite their stunning color, blue morphos are not true blue...(more)
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GatewayTourGuide.com So how do blue morpho caterpillars turn into blue morpho butterflies? Like all butterflies, they make an amazing transformation known as metamorphosis. First, eggs hatch into larvae, better known as caterpillars. Blue morpho caterpillars aren't blue at all: they're reddish-brown with bright patches of lime green on the back. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com So how do blue morpho caterpillars turn into blue morpho but...(more)
Jaguar
GatewayTourGuide.com The jaguar is the largest cat found in the Americas. It lives in a variety of habitats, from tropical forests and swamps to grasslands. Jaguars are good swimmers and frequently hunt around bodies of water. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The jaguar is the largest cat found in the Americas. It live...(more)
Lakeside Cafe
GatewayTourGuide.com Lakeside Cafe, offers plenty of indoor seating and yummy menu items your kids are sure to enjoy! (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Lakeside Cafe, offers plenty of indoor seating and yummy me...(more)
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GatewayTourGuide.com Lakeside Cafe, located centrally in the Zoo, offers plenty of indoor seating and yummy menu items your kids are sure to enjoy! (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Lakeside Cafe, located centrally in the Zoo, offers plenty o...(more)
Lesser Kudu
GatewayTourGuide.com These shy east African antelopes stay in the safety of dense vegetation and thickets. They usually remain hidden during the day, preferring to browse or graze in the early morning and late evening. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com These shy east African antelopes stay in the safety of dense...(more)
Lion
GatewayTourGuide.com African lions stay in a number of different habitats: grassy plains, open woodlands, semi-desert areas, even high mountains. The lion is the only social cat which lives in family groups, or prides, of up to 40 animals. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com African lions stay in a number of different habitats: grassy...(more)
Living World
GatewayTourGuide.com Take a piece of the Zoo homewith you. The Saint Louis Zoo has the perfect gift for any occasion. From artwork and jewelry to Zoo apparel and exclusive plush toys, a day at the Zoo just got more interesting. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Take a piece of the Zoo homewith you. The Saint Louis Zoo ha...(more)
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GatewayTourGuide.com The largest store at the Zoo is Zootique with 3,500 square feet located in The Living World at the Zoo's north entrance. Shop for Saint Louis Zoo apparel from t-shirts and outfits to hats and other accessories, as well as books, games, plush toys and souvenirs. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The largest store at the Zoo is Zootique with 3,500 square f...(more)
Monkey House
GatewayTourGuide.com Baboons eat grass seeds, tubers and small animals in the dry areas where they live. Males are twice the size of females and have long grey shoulder hair. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Baboons eat grass seeds, tubers and small animals in the dry...(more)
Monkey House 1
GatewayTourGuide.com Both sexes have pink sitting pads (thick skin called ischial collosities) that make it more comfortable to sit while sleeping. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Both sexes have pink sitting pads (thick skin called ischial...(more)
Motion Simulator Ride
GatewayTourGuide.com You are part of a scientific team whose mission is to explore a newly formed island that has baffled environmentalists around the world. Upon arriving, you discover that the island is thriving with prehistoric plant life, dark caves, rivers and dinosaurs. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com You are part of a scientific team whose mission is to explor...(more)
North Entrance
GatewayTourGuide.com Welcome to the Saint Louis Zoo. The Saint Louis Zoo offers a variety of year-round activities and events for visitors of all ages. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Welcome to the Saint Louis Zoo. The Saint Louis Zoo offers a...(more)
Okapi
GatewayTourGuide.com Although okapis have stripes like zebras, they are actually most closely related to giraffes. These large hoofed mammals were not known to science until 1901, probably because of their secretive lifestyle. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Although okapis have stripes like zebras, they are actually ...(more)
Orthwein Animal Nutrition Center
GatewayTourGuide.com At the Zoo, our staff in the Animal Food and Nutrition Center work hard to make sure the animals eat well. It takes as many as 50 man hours per day to prepare the bulk foods and special diets needed throughout the Saint Louis Zoo. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com At the Zoo, our staff in the Animal Food and Nutrition Cente...(more)
Path from Rivers Edge
GatewayTourGuide.com You HaveTaken a journey along a mythical waterway through four continents to discover how wildlife, plants and people interact. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com You HaveTaken a journey along a mythical waterway through fo...(more)
Path to Bird Cage
GatewayTourGuide.com Enter a winding pathway transports visitors to a floating bridge and viewing pier. Hardwoods, shrubs, aquatic plants and cypress snags are planted lushly along the way. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Enter a winding pathway transports visitors to a floating br...(more)
Path to Bird House
GatewayTourGuide.com Pathways and boardwalks meander gently through a woodsy landscape. A flowing stream and several reflecting pools add to the visitor's experience. Shaded overlooks allow you to view bird exhibits from tranquil vantage points.The birds are in natural settings behind nearly invisible piano wires. Some of the residents in the Bird Garden are just as spectacular as their surroundings.Our waterfowl collection is the largest of any public institution in the nation! (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Pathways and boardwalks meander gently through a woodsy land...(more)
Peguins & Puffin Coast
GatewayTourGuide.com This handsome bird is one of the largest penguin species. It weighs about 33 pounds, second only to the emperor penguin. The king penguin's large size helps it cope with the extreme Antarctic cold and allows it to dive deeper than most penguins. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com This handsome bird is one of the largest penguin species. It...(more)
Polar Bear
GatewayTourGuide.com Polar bears make their home on the islands, coastlines and floating ice blocks of the Arctic. They spend most of their time in the water in search of seals, walrus and fish. Their webbed paws and streamlined body form help make them expert swimmers. Their white coat helps hide them in their snowy white world, an advantage when they want to sneak up on prey. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Polar bears make their home on the islands, coastlines and f...(more)
GatewayTourGuide.com The puma is also known as cougar, mountain lion, panther, painter, and catamount, These cats are graceful hunters. They feed on a variety of animals from small rodents to deer, usually stalking them at dawn or dusk. Adult pumas usually lead a solitary lifestyle, (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The puma is also known as cougar, mountain lion, panther, pa...(more)
Railroad 1
GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weaving through tunnels and past favorite animal exhibits on a 1½-mile round trip. One of the Zoo's most popular attractions, the Zoo line Railroad has transported more than 27 million visitors in the past 40 years. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weavi...(more)
Railroad 2
GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weaving through tunnels and past favorite animal exhibits on a 1½-mile round trip. One of the Zoo's most popular attractions, the Zoo line Railroad has transported more than 27 million visitors in the past 40 years. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weavi...(more)
Railroad 3
GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weaving through tunnels and past favorite animal exhibits on a 1½-mile round trip. One of the Zoo's most popular attractions, the Zoo line Railroad has transported more than 27 million visitors in the past 40 years. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weavi...(more)
Railroad 4
GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weaving through tunnels and past favorite animal exhibits on a 1½-mile round trip. One of the Zoo's most popular attractions, the Zoo line Railroad has transported more than 27 million visitors in the past 40 years. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weavi...(more)
Railroad 5
GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weaving through tunnels and past favorite animal exhibits on a 1½-mile round trip. One of the Zoo's most popular attractions, the Zoo line Railroad has transported more than 27 million visitors in the past 40 years. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weavi...(more)
Railroad Station
GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weaving through tunnels and past favorite animal exhibits on a 1½-mile round trip. One of the Zoo's most popular attractions, the Zoo line Railroad has transported more than 27 million visitors in the past 40 years. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Zoo line Railroad offers 20-minute narrated tour weavi...(more)
Red River Hog
GatewayTourGuide.com The red river hog is most active at night, and one important activity is searching for food. The hog uses its snout like a plow to dig up roots, but this pig isn’t picky: it also eats fruits, grasses, insects, reptiles, etc. After a night of feeding and traveling, the animal rests during the day in burrows it digs in well-forested areas. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The red river hog is most active at night, and one important...(more)
Reptile House
GatewayTourGuide.com There are more than 7,700 species of reptiles, a class of animals that includes turtles and tortoises, snakes, lizards, crocodiles and alligators. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com There are more than 7,700 species of reptiles, a class of an...(more)
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GatewayTourGuide.com Reptiles share many traits with other classes of animals, but they are the only animals with the following combination of traits: skin covered with a sheet of scales; self-regulated body temperature; and young that look like miniature adults. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Reptiles share many traits with other classes of animals, bu...(more)
Restroom
GatewayTourGuide.com Restrooms are near this area. All major facilities are wheelchair accessible, as are most restrooms. A map of the Zoo, including ramps, accessible entrances and grades of pathways, is available as you enter the Zoo. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Restrooms are near this area. All major facilities are wheel...(more)
Restroom 1
GatewayTourGuide.com Restrooms are near this area. All major facilities are wheelchair accessible, as are most restrooms. A map of the Zoo, including ramps, accessible entrances and grades of pathways, is available as you enter the Zoo. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Restrooms are near this area. All major facilities are wheel...(more)
Restroom 2
GatewayTourGuide.com Restrooms are near this area. All major facilities are wheelchair accessible, as are most restrooms. A map of the Zoo, including ramps, accessible entrances and grades of pathways, is available as you enter the Zoo. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Restrooms are near this area. All major facilities are wheel...(more)
Restrooms 3
GatewayTourGuide.com Restrooms are near this area. All major facilities are wheelchair accessible, as are most restrooms. A map of the Zoo, including ramps, accessible entrances and grades of pathways, is available as you enter the Zoo. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Restrooms are near this area. All major facilities are wheel...(more)
Reticulated Giraffe
GatewayTourGuide.com The giraffe is the tallest living land animal. Males can reach a height of 16 to 18 feet while females are somewhat smaller at 14 to 16 feet.Giraffes are known for their spotted coats. Different subspecies of giraffes have different patterns of spots. Reticulated giraffes have large brown spots separated by cream-colored lines. Males are darker than females. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The giraffe is the tallest living land animal. Males can rea...(more)
River Camp Cafe
GatewayTourGuide.com River Camp Cafe Open spring, summer and fall (weather permitting). Closed during winter. Zooper Meals are served with fries and a regular drink. Sippersize your combo meal for $4.00 and receive souvenir Sipper. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com River Camp Cafe Open spring, summer and fall (weather permit...(more)
River Otter
GatewayTourGuide.com River otters are furry little animals that are members of the weasel family. They live and play in family groups. Otters like to slide down steep slopes, dive and fish for food, or juggle pebbles and shells in their paws. They may play hide and seek in tall grass, toboggan on their stomachs down a snowy hill, or play follow the leader through the water. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com River otters are furry little animals that are members of th...(more)
Seal Show
GatewayTourGuide.com Sea lion superstars Alex, Roby and Bennie, along with Elaine and Rosie, show off their natural abilities with front flipper walks, balancing acts, hurdle jumps in the water, Frisbee throws and lots of splashing! They also pass along an important conservation message when they recycle objects that may clutter up our oceans. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Sea lion superstars Alex, Roby and Bennie, along with Elaine...(more)
Seal Show 1
GatewayTourGuide.com The Saint Louis Zoo's popular Sea Lion Show has a new look and a new life, thanks to a recent gift of $500,000 from National City. The National City Sea Lion Arena has been transformed into a colorful San Francisco Bay fishing village, complete with a charming clapboard backdrop and a wharf of rope-bound piers. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Saint Louis Zoo's popular Sea Lion Show has a new look a...(more)
Sichuan Takin
GatewayTourGuide.com The takins is an antelope-like goat and a little known relative of the musk ox. The Sichuan takin browses in the dense bamboo forests of China, a habitat it shares with the giant panda. The takins live in herds and have few predators besides humans. Otherwise their habits are not well known, partly because they live in such remote areas. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The takins is an antelope-like goat and a little known relat...(more)
Snacks
GatewayTourGuide.com The adventure begins where Dino Island leaves off. You are catapulted right into the action from the very beginning. There is a crisis on Dino Island and the Earth Science Team has to capture Tony, the only remaining male T-Rex in the world before the volcano erupts and takes out all remaining life. It's a race against time as lava begins to flow, cliffs break away and Tony perilously falls into a deep and fast whirlpool. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The adventure begins where Dino Island leaves off. You are c...(more)
Somali Wild Ass
GatewayTourGuide.com The Somali wild ass is the smallest of the wild equids (horses, asses, and zebras). A typical African wild ass stands about four feet at the shoulder and weighs about 600 pounds. Somali wild asses are mostly gray in color, with a white belly. They do have one outstanding feature: the horizontal stripes on their legs. With legs like that, it's no surprise these animals are closely related to zebras. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com The Somali wild ass is the smallest of the wild equids (hors...(more)
South Entrance
GatewayTourGuide.com Welcome to the Saint Louis Zoo calendar of events. The Saint Louis Zoo offers a variety of year-round activities for visitors of all ages.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.The Zoo has a number of educational and recreational shows for our visitors. From the Sea Lion Show to penguin feedings, you'll enjoy watching our animals perform natural behaviors! Note: Some performances have minimal admission fees. Children's Zoo Animal Shows and Sea Lion Shows are seasonal Memorial Day through Labor Day. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Welcome to the Saint Louis Zoo calendar of events. The Saint...(more)
Spectacled Bear
GatewayTourGuide.com This bear gets its name from the white circles around its eyes, which make it look like it's wearing spectacles. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com This bear gets its name from the white circles around its ey...(more)
Stanley Crane
GatewayTourGuide.com These blue-grey cranes live in large flocks on the African grasslands. They eat a wide variety of foods, including plants, fish, small reptiles, and insects. Their favorite foods are grasshoppers and locusts. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com These blue-grey cranes live in large flocks on the African g...(more)
Steenbok
GatewayTourGuide.com This delicate little dwarf antelope spends the day moving through the savannah in search of food. Although it feeds on many kinds of plants and fruit, the steenbok can go for long periods without drinking - a useful adaptation in a dry habitat. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com This delicate little dwarf antelope spends the day moving th...(more)
Transcaspain Urial
GatewayTourGuide.com Urials are usually fast enough to escape from their natural predators, wolves and leopards. Transcaspian urials live in open rolling terrain where these wild sheep feed primarily on grass. Rut or breeding season occurs in the autumn and lambs are born in the spring when food is plentiful. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Urials are usually fast enough to escape from their natural ...(more)
Wart Hog
GatewayTourGuide.com This wild pig is a common sight on the African savannah. It can often be seen walking on its knees as it feeds on the ground. Although it looks fierce with its long tusks and warty faces, a warthog would rather trot away with its tail in the air than fight. But if backed in a corner, it can be a fierce opponent. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com This wild pig is a common sight on the African savannah. It ...(more)
Snow Leopard
GatewayTourGuide.com Snow leopards stay at high elevations, and their bodies are well-suited to mountainous conditions. They have a well-developed chest, short forelimbs, and a three-foot-long tail that helps them keep their balance.Snow leopards are well adapted to the cold climate of their homeland. They have an extra-large nasal cavity, which warms the air they breathe. And their large paws have fur-covered foot pads that act like built-in snowshoes. Last but not least, they have long body hair with an under-layer of dense fur that can be up to five inches thick. This plush coat is colored to blend in with the snowy, rocky surroundings: gray and white with black spots. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Snow leopards stay at high elevations, and their bodies are ...(more)
Welcome Center
GatewayTourGuide.com Welcome Center -Create, Explore, Investigate & Imagine! The Zoo's new discovery room experience invites young children to create, explore, investigate, and imagine while discovering the animal world together. The experience is focused on families with children ages birth-9, though all ages are welcome. (less) GatewayTourGuide.com Welcome Center -Create, Explore, Investigate & Imagine! The ...(more)
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