Saint Louis Zoo has free entrance; Kansas City Zoo, Dickerson Park Zoo, Wonders of Wildlife and SEA LIFE print their own hours.
Each row below was read on the page named in its last column on October 30, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the operator before you go. Items we could not read are listed under What We Could Not Verify.
$19Dickerson Park adult/teen
$19SEA LIFE KC single day from
Background
- Saint Louis Zoo is closed Jan 1 and Dec 25. (stlzoo.org)
- Saint Louis Zoo has more than 12,000 animals per Visit Missouri. (visitmo.com)
- SEA LIFE combo with LEGOLAND Discovery Center starts at $29.99. (visitsealife.com)
Where to Go
| Place | Town | What It Is | Hours or Price as Printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Zoo | St. Louis | 90-acre zoo in Forest Park per Visit Missouri; entrance is free, paid attractions extra. | Open today 9-4 as printed; open daily year-round, closed Jan 1 and Dec 25; entrance free | stlzoo.org |
| Kansas City Zoo | Kansas City | Zoo at 6800 Zoo Drive. | Weekdays 9:30-4, weekends 9:30-5; prices not stated on page | kansascityzoo.org |
| Dickerson Park Zoo | Springfield | Zoo at 3043 North Fort. | 9-5 as printed; adults and teens $19, children 3-12 $14, 60+ $16, 2 and younger free | dickersonparkzoo.org |
| Wonders of Wildlife | Springfield | Wildlife attraction at 500 W Sunshine St. | Open today 9-7 as printed; admission not stated on page; BOGO child ticket offer printed | wondersofwildlife.org |
| SEA LIFE Kansas City | Kansas City | Aquarium attraction. | Open 10-4, last entry one hour before close; single day tickets start at $19 | visitsealife.com |
What We Could Not Verify
- Butterfly House (mobot.org cert errors, 404s; hours/price not read)
- Kansas City Zoo prices (page links elsewhere, 404 on guessed paths)
- Wonders of Wildlife prices
- Saint Louis Zoo general parking rate
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Questions People Ask
Is the Saint Louis Zoo free?
Entrance is free; paid attractions extra.
Where is Dickerson Park Zoo?
3043 North Fort, Springfield.
Where is Wonders of Wildlife?
500 W Sunshine St, Springfield.
Sources
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: It’s Missouri (https://itsmissouri.com/things-to-do/zoos-and-aquariums/), checked October 30, 2026. Free to quote with a link.