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The St. Louis Zoo - A day trip to remember
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The St Louis Zoo is nestled in the heart of the city inside http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/ Forest Park, a 1293 acre park which first opened in 1876. The zoo http://www.stlzoo.org/ occupies 90 acres of the park and lies across gently rolling hills.Admission is free to the park but there is a fee to park at the lots adjacent to the entrances. Once inside, your choice of animal worlds abound.
There is the unique Insectarium in Discovery Corner, not far from the north entrance. Hairy tarantulas, humongous millipedes and deaths head cockroaches await you inside. Stop by the butterfly room before leaving. Colorful flowers and vibrant butterflies will dazzle your senses. If you’re lucky, one may take a liking to you and land on you for a short rest.
River’s Edge is home to many of the larger species of animals such as the Black Rhino, Asian elephant, cheetahs and hippopotamus. Pick up a map at the entrance to this area and follow the clues as you wander the path. There are many exciting clues to help you learn about other animals that live in these environs.
Historic Hill offers several indoor exhibits, a good choice for the time of day when heat is at its peak. The Bird House, Primate House, Harpetarium (snake house to you and I) and sea lions reside here. Check the schedule for feedings and shows. The Sea Lion show is another option for cooling off – you don’t mind getting wet.
Red Rocks is a unique setting combining habitats for some of the most powerful predators on Earth as well as the gentle animals they often prey upon. Tigers, lions, leopards and jaguars live just across the road from zebras, camels and giraffes.
The Wild is odd combination of exhibits that will delight the child inside everyone. From the playfulness of the orangutans, chimpanzees and gorillas to the water play of the penguins, the action never stops. The bear pits house grizzlies, spectacled and black bears.
Refreshments stands and gift shops are offered throughout the zoo. Several rides such as the carousel and train are available for a modest fee. Schedules of feeding times and shows, some also with modest fees are included on the zoo map. Water fountains and misting stations are available throughout the park to help beat the heat as well.
Visiting the animals at the zoo takes us back to our own childhoods when we visited with our families or school groups. It is a tradition to carry on with our own children. And for those so inclined to make a donation, a way to preserve for future generations too.
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