I’m still a little shocked that the St. Louis Zoo shut down its beloved Children’s Zoo in 2020. The space is now home to more than a dozen animatronic dinosaurs. DinoRoarus is a “temporary” exhibit, meaning that it will occupy the old Children’s Zoo area for a few years (most likely three) while they work …
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This morning the Saint Louis Zoo announced that they would close the beloved Emerson Children’s Zoo in October 2020. Dinosaurs Step Fill the Gap The Zoo plans to fill the space with an exhibit called “DinoRoarus” while they plan a more permanent remodel of the family zone. They will fill the 3.5 acres temporarily with …
Updated 2020 Because 2020 is such an awesome year (insert eyeroll here) the Saint Louis Boo at the Zoo has made some adjustments to keep families safe AND entertained this Halloween. Saint Louis Boo at the Zoo 2020 You’ll need to get your 2020 Boo at the Zoo tickets IN ADVANCE. Tickets are not available …
World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park is a non-profit organization that promotes the conservation of wild birds of prey. Ok, that sounds a bit dull. Tell your kids you’re taking them to the Bird Zoo. Much better. 2022 Update To better support our feathered friends, the World Bird Sanctuary is now charging admission to visit. Don’t …
Each year I get a renewal notice from the St. Louis Zoo for my family’s membership, and every year I open my wallet without hesitation. Why, it’s the most awesome zoo ever! Of course I want to be a member! Whoo-hoo! But this year…I paused. We’ve been members almost as long as I’ve been a mom–20 …
Saint Louis Zoo is the country’s best zoo! (But we knew that already!) The Saint Louis Zoo was chosen FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW as the top winner for 2018 in the “Best Zoo” category of the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest sponsored by USA Today. Whooo-hoo! Our awesome zoo was among 20 …
The Children’s Zoo has been closed and replaced with a Dinosaur display. Read more here. The St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park is a great place to take the kids–not only is our zoo world class, there’s no admission fee charged at the door. No PAID Admission needed to Enter the St. Louis Zoo You …
updated 3-5-2020 Spring break weather is always a little dicey in St. Louis—it could be nice enough for a family picnic in Forest Park or you could end up on a sled ride down Art Hill! The smart mom will make a bucket list full of indoor activities, but will be ready to toss those …