Guests will enjoy a portion of The Zoo in Forest Park lit up with Christmas lights and decorations, and they are invited to the barn for a complimentary beverage with some special friends. Guests can experience keeper talks, free hot cider and a chance to take a photo with Santa. Admission sold at The Zoo gate. […]
The Zoo will be open Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission at 3:30) so you can enjoy one last weekend before we close for the season. Come see your favorite animals one more time and visit our outdoor gift shop for the end-of-season sale in which […]
The Zoo will be open Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission at 3:30) so you can enjoy one last weekend before we close for the season. Come see your favorite animals one more time and visit our outdoor gift shop for the end-of-season sale in which […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of October. Come say hello before we close for the season! Meet Marigold We are thrilled to announce the birth of our new Muntjac fawn, Marigold! Born at just 1.7 pounds, she is […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of October. Come say hello before we close for the season! Meet Marigold We are thrilled to announce the birth of our new Muntjac fawn, Marigold! Born at just 1.7 pounds, she is […]
The Zoo in Forest Park's annual Spooky Safari is Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dress in costume and enjoy family-friendly Halloween fun complete with a trick-or-treat trail for kids ages 0-12*. *BUY NOW - Ticket sales are limited and end 10/26 or when all tickets are gone.* This event features […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of October. Come say hello before we close for the season! Meet Marigold We are thrilled to announce the birth of our new Muntjac fawn, Marigold! Born at just 1.7 pounds, she is […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of October. Come say hello before we close for the season! Meet Marigold We are thrilled to announce the birth of our new Muntjac fawn, Marigold! Born at just 1.7 pounds, she is […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of October. Come say hello before we close for the season! Meet Marigold We are thrilled to announce the birth of our new Muntjac fawn, Marigold! Born at just 1.7 pounds, she is […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of October. Come say hello before we close for the season! Meet Marigold We are thrilled to announce the birth of our new Muntjac fawn, Marigold! Born at just 1.7 pounds, she is […]
A beginner animal experience for children 36 months and younger. First Encounters gives young children an opportunity to meet various animal ambassadors, including reptiles, small mammals, or birds, with their adult caregiver. Each half-hour class includes a story book reading relating to animals at The Zoo and a take-home craft that correlates to the lesson, followed […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of the season. We will be open on Monday, October 9 for the holiday. Come say hello before we close for the season! Weekends: 10:00am to 4:00pm Weather Permitting ADMISSIONS Adults: $12.00 Seniors (Age 62+): $8.00 […]
Traverse the globe without ever leaving The Zoo at The Zoo in Forest Park's Wine Safari! This after-work event pairs wines from around the world with animals from the same region, allowing you to travel from country to country meeting the wildlife that inhabits it and trying the wines that are made there. This 21+ […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of the season. We will be open on Monday, October 9 for the holiday. Come say hello before we close for the season! Weekends: 10:00am to 4:00pm Weather Permitting ADMISSIONS Adults: $12.00 Seniors (Age 62+): $8.00 […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of the season. We will be open on Monday, October 9 for the holiday. Come say hello before we close for the season! Weekends: 10:00am to 4:00pm Weather Permitting ADMISSIONS Adults: $12.00 Seniors (Age 62+): $8.00 […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of the season. We will be open on Monday, October 9 for the holiday. Come say hello before we close for the season! Weekends: 10:00am to 4:00pm Weather Permitting ADMISSIONS Adults: $12.00 Seniors (Age 62+): $8.00 […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is no longer open on weekdays, but will remain open on weekends from 10-4 through the end of the season. We will be open on Monday, October 9 for the holiday. Come say hello before we close for the season! Weekends: 10:00am to 4:00pm Weather Permitting ADMISSIONS Adults: $12.00 Seniors (Age 62+): $8.00 […]
The Zoo in Forest Park is excited to partner with the Highland Street Foundation for a day of free admission on Monday, August 28th! We will be open during our regular hours of 10am-4pm, weather permitting, with last admission sold at 3:30pm. Pre-registration is not required for this event. This event does not apply to field […]
Join Riverside Reptiles on Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a 60-minute reptile-focused education program! Purchase tickets here: https://www.forestparkzoo.org/events/riverside-reptiles-education-program **Tickets purchased here do not include the cost of admission to the zoo. zoo admission tickets must be purchased upon check-in for the event at the zoo ticket booth.** The Zoo […]
The Zoo in Forest Park will host its Kindergarten Kickoff, an event for incoming Springfield kindergartners, on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event, presented by Teddy Bear Pools & Spas, will not only include free entrance to the zoo for Springfield kindergartners and one caregiver, but it also offers […]
