Saint Louis Zoo — North & South Lots
One Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
🚗 Directions in Google MapsSaint Louis Zoo — North & South Lots is in Forest Park, St Louis, St Louis. Free with Champion or Benefactor level, or Marlin Perkins Society, Saint Louis Zoo membership. The rules below come from the operator’s own parking page.
How it becomes free or discounted
Free with Champion or Benefactor level, or Marlin Perkins Society, Saint Louis Zoo membership
What you have to do: Scan membership card at the entry lane of a Zoo parking lot to enter and exit; no payment needed.
Lower membership tiers (Explorer, Navigator, Protector) only get $5 parking, not free — do not confuse with this tier. Non-members pay $20.
Only the top three membership tiers reach zero. Non-members pay $20 per car; Explorer, Navigator, and Protector level members get unlimited parking for a reduced $5 (not free). Only Champion, Benefactor, and Marlin Perkins Society members park free. Scan the membership card at the parking-lot entry lane to enter and exit with no payment.
“You receive free unlimited parking for the year that your membership is active.”
Source: official parking page checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ
How do I get parking validated at Saint Louis Zoo — North & South Lots?
Free or discounted parking with Champion or Benefactor level, or Marlin Perkins Society, Saint Louis Zoo membership. Lower membership tiers (Explorer, Navigator, Protector) only get $5 parking, not free — do not confuse with this tier. Non-members pay $20.