Grab your creek shoes and come and explore Brush Creek at Shaw Nature Reserve. Participants will see what kind of critters are living in the creek. If the water level is high, kids will explore one of the ponds. The round trip hike will be around 3/4 mile.
For families with kids ages 3 and up. Please wear or bring water shoes (no flip flops).
June 20 at 9:30 a.m. or June 22 at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Cost is $7 per child for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden or Shaw Nature Reserve Passholders, which includes one adult. $9 for non-members.
More information: shawnature.org
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Enjoy two hours of horse and pony rides at Castlewood Stables during Parent & Me Pony Rides. Your little ones will also get to interact with other farm animals, like mini potbelly pigs, bunnies, tortoises, a miniature donkey, a zebra and more.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the new Animals Aglow exhibit. Bring your family to experience the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Don't miss this celebration of culture and art!
Dinoroarus is back for a limited time at the Saint Louis Zoo. This engaging attraction for all ages features 14 groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs - colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring and spiting or placidly munching on lush vegetation.