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The Saint Louis Zoo, officially known as the Saint Louis Zoological Park, is a zoo in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. It is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Admission is free based on a public subsidy from a cultural tax district, the Metropolita…
The Saint Louis Zoo, officially known as the Saint Louis Zoological Park, is a zoo in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. It is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Admission is free based on a public subsidy from a cultural tax district, the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District ; fees are charged for some special attractions. A special feature is the 2 ft narrow-gauge Emerson Zooline Railroad with passenger trains pulled by Chance Rides C.P. Huntington locomotives that encircle the zoo, stopping at the more popular attractions.
  • Location: Forest Park · St. Louis, Missouri
  • Date opened: 1910
  • Land area: 90 acres (36 ha)
  • No. of animals: 18,700
  • No. of species: 603+
  • Annual visitors: 3 million
  • Memberships: AZA
Data from: en.wikipedia.org