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St. Louis ZoovsSaint Louis Science Center
Both are recommended by writers. Overall, Saint Louis Science Center scores slightly better than St. Louis Zoo. Saint Louis Science Center scores 86 with praise from 6 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
St. Louis Zoo
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Where
Travel + Leisure
1 Government Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63110
From $0/night
Fodor's "Located in Forest Park, this is one of the country's best zoos and a leader in conservation efforts." Full review
Lonely Planet "Divided into themed zones, this vast zoo includes a fascinating River's Edge area with African critters." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The impetus for this fine zoo came from the huge wire mesh "flight cage" built by the Smithsonian Institution to house the US bird exhibit at the 1904 world's fair." Full review
Where "One of the top zoos in the U.S. (rated #1 in Zagat survey), houses more than 24,000 animals, many of them rare and endangered." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In addition to housing nearly 500 animal species, the Saint Louis Zoo is recognized worldwide for its innovative approach to animal care and wildlife conservation"
14 of the Best Zoos in the U.S.
April 8, 2022
Saint Louis Science Center Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Where
Afar Magazine
5050 Oakland Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
From $0/night
Fodor's "Contains more than 600 hands-on exhibits on ecology, space, and humanity." Full review
Lonely Planet "Dinosaurs, a planetarium and an IMAX theater." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Don’t miss the planetarium and its high-tech Boeing Space Station." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"In the mold of many modern science museums this colorful complex explores such topics as human genetics and cyber technology, as well as an OMNIMAX® theater." Full review
Where "Investigate, explore, and engage with science through fun and interactive learning experiences." Full review
Afar Magazine "There are many science centers in America, with the SLSC's enclosed walkway over the Interstate, this is the only one that lets you measure the speed of traffic flowing underneath using a radar gun." Full review
