Missouri Destinations - St. Louis Zoo

Growing up in the mid west I always thoroughly enjoyed visiting the St. Louis Zoo. As a family, we would have yearly vacations to Six Flags in Eureka Missouri, so a stop at the St. Louis Zoo was a common event along the way.

Zoo's have always seemed to have an appeal for people of all ages. From infant children still in their strollers, to elderly seniors marveling at all of the beauty that all of the zoo's exotic animals have to offer. The beauty of wildlife is not an appreciation that is outgrown as the years pass by. If anything, the mystery of all of the world's inhabitants only grows with age. It is absolutely astonishing how each of the world's animals serve a definite purpose in a delicate global ecosystem.

The St. Louis Zoo in Missouri is well known for how well they care for their animals, and their habitats are simulated in precision detail to create one of the most comfortable and familiar climates as possible for their animals. While it's true that the animals don't get to roam freely around the zoo, I at least take comfort in knowing that I don't have to watch natures food chain in progress! lol

Till this day (and probably why my parents took me to the zoo so often) zoo's are one of the cheapest forms of entertainment that you can take your family to. The St. Louis Zoo, one of the nation's highest rated zoo's, remains one of the top tourist destinations in the United States. Some of the zoo activities include :

• Discovery Corner - The kids will love petting the friendly bunnies, and feeding the "ever hungry" goats. Watch the butterflies dance, and learn all about the amphibians in their educational displays.
• River's Edge - Get up close and personal with the elephants as they roam the open fields, the cheetahs go racing by, and hyenas can be seen (and heard) walking by in a stealth-like fashion.
• The Wild - It is quite fascinating to see these animals in their natural habitats. Penguins, and Puffins can be seen in this frigid part of town. Shortly afterwards you will be in a tropical rain forest habitat observing Apes, Chimpanzees, and Orangutans.
• Historic Hill - Historic Hill is a very interesting part of the St. Louis Zoo. In modern habits you will see birds, primates, and reptiles in 1920's architecture.
• Red Rocks - Want to see the big cats? Lions, Tigers, Jaguars, Leopards, and more cats can be seen seen sunning on the rocks, or playing in the fields. Not far from the cats, you can observe zebras, and giraffes grazing with a watchful eye out! Camels, Okapi, Takin, and more.
• Sea Lion Arena - Watch the Sea Lions perform during the summer season.
• Chain of Lakes - The always frightening alligators can be seen lurking in the waters looking for prey. River Otters, Swans, Alligator Snapping Turtles, and more.
• Herpetarium - Here at the St. Louis view you can view reptiles, and amphibians.
• Bear Bluffs - Grizzly, Black, and Polar Bears in their natural habitats.
• Africa Nile - Hippos, Rhino, Mongoose, and more.
• South America - Bush Dogs, Capybara, and Giant Anteaters.

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As you can see, the St. Louis Zoo is one of the top vacation destinations in the mid west. The St. Louis Zoo offers a full day of family entertainment and a lifetime full of memories. If you are looking for cheap and affordable attractions to enjoy in the mid-western area the United States, be sure to check out the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri.