Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

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St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station

Sharks, blue lobsters & stingrays. Tanks holding rare species like blue lobsters, plus rays & sharks in touch pools & otter encounters.

201 S 18th St, St. Louis, MO 63103

Jungle of the Apes

Jungle of the Apes

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1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States

Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo

Free zoo with large mammals & penguins. Free 90-acre zoo featuring animals such as penguins, bears & elephants, plus a train ride (fee).

1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110

River's Edge

River's Edge

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1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States

Salty Underground

Salty Underground

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9248 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126, United States

Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

Tranquil butterfly conservatory & garden. Tropical pavilion stocked with thousands of butterflies & outdoor gardens designed to attract more.

Located in, 15050 Faust Pk Dr, Chesterfield, MO 63017, United States

Endangered Wolf Center

Endangered Wolf Center

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6750 Tyson Valley Rd, Eureka, MO 63025, United States

Marine Solutions

Marine Solutions

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41 Triad South Dr, St Charles, MO 63304, United States

Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo & Educational Park

Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo & Educational Park

Walk-through safari with various animals. Walk-through safari park & petting zoo featuring bison, camels, zebras, parrots, ostriches & more.

13187 State Hwy M, Wright City, MO 63390

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