At the Saint Louis Zoo's annual holiday shopping event, the Holiday Zootique, you can browse unique, conservation-oriented gifts and get your holiday shopping done while visiting the Zoo! At the Holiday Zootique, members receive a discount of 20% and non-members receive a discount of 10%. Complimentary gift-wrapping services will be available.
Shoppers can enjoy coffee, punch and snacks during the day, and wine, hors d'oeuvres and samples of STl Zoo Bier in the evening. You'll find lots of great gift ideas, like the 2023 Saint Louis Zoo ornament, and gifts that do good, like reusable bags, and accessories that benefit conservation and climate change solutions organizations.
The Holiday Zootique will be held on Friday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Treetop Shop in the Living World, located at the Zoo's north entrance on Government Drive. Complimentary parking is available on the North Lot.
More information: stlzoo.org
Meet up at the Nature Playscape in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime is geared to ages 2-5.
Daytime Playtime is an open gym for children ages 2-5 where the possibilities for fun and learning (through fun) are endless! Children will participate in activities that build coordination, strength, balance and self-confidence. They'll develop stronger motor skills, social skills, and take part in theme-based creative activities.
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.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.