Animals Aglow
Select nights, March 13 to May 17, 2026
Sensory-Friendly Nights: March 29 and April 8
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Closing Times: Wednesday and Thursday: 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 10 p.m.;
Sunday: 9:30 p.m. (through April 30), 10 p.m. (in May); Closed Monday and Tuesday
Walk around the Saint Louis Zoo at twilight amidst the luminous glow of all new towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. You’re sure to enjoy this celebration of culture and art!
This event was created in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., an international event design and manufacturing company headquartered in Zigong, Sichuan, China.
Tickets are valid only for the day and time noted. High demand is expected, and popular dates may sell out quickly. Tickets are nontransferable. Tickets are nonrefundable, except in the case of event cancellation. If you have questions, please contact Guest Relations at guestrelations@stlzoo.org or at (314) 646-4797, option #2.
Parking
Parking is available on the North* and South Lots; parking is included with admission after 6 p.m. (as available).
*The North Lot is under construction and will have limited parking spots available. While parking for the event is free, lots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and may reach capacity. If lots are full, street parking within the boundaries of Forest Park is also available for free.
Arrival
When you’re ready to enter the event, have your ticket barcode ready to be scanned. Guests will have their barcode scanned from their print-at-home ticket or scanned digitally from their smartphone.
Please note that the Zoo has a security screening system, called the Evolv system, at both the North and South Entrances. This security screening system is designed to detect concealed weapons as guests enter the Zoo. For everyone’s safety, guests with large bags, strollers, wagons, soft-sided coolers, wheelchairs, backpacks and purses may be directed by a security attendant to a bag-search after passing through the automatic detection system.
We will begin scanning tickets and security screenings as close to 6 p.m. as possible.
https://stlzoo.org/events/animals-aglow