Saint Louis Zoo, St Louis Travel Guide

Getting There

• MetroLink

  To reach the Saint Louis Zoo, take the MetroLink light rail system. If you are near the Forest Park station, board the MetroLink train heading towards the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 station. Stay on the train for about 4 stops until you reach the Forest Park-DeBaliviere station. From there, exit the station and walk south on DeBaliviere Avenue for about 10 minutes until you reach the entrance of the Saint Louis Zoo located at 1 Government Dr.

• Bus

  You can also take the MetroBus to the Saint Louis Zoo. Find the nearest bus stop and take either the #90 (Hampton) or #11 (Chippewa) bus line. If you board the #90 bus, get off at the stop at the intersection of Hampton Ave and Shaw Blvd. Walk east on Shaw Blvd for about 5 minutes until you reach the main entrance of the zoo at 1 Government Dr. If you take the #11 bus, get off at the intersection of Lindell Blvd and DeBaliviere Ave, then walk north on DeBaliviere for about 10 minutes to arrive at the zoo.

• Walking

  If you are staying in or around Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo is easily accessible by walking. Depending on your location in Forest Park, head towards the Government Drive entrance. For example, if you are near the Grand Basin, head southwest towards Government Dr, then follow the signs to the zoo entrance. The walk should take around 15-20 minutes.

• Bicycle

  For those who prefer cycling, you can rent a bike from one of the local bike-sharing services available in St. Louis. Ride towards Forest Park, following the designated bike paths. Once you reach the park, you can follow the signs directing you to the Saint Louis Zoo. The bike ride will take about 10-15 minutes from the center of the park.