A top-rated St. Louis attraction, the Sea Lion Show at the Saint Louis Zoo's Sea Lion Sound is an ocean of fun for the whole family! See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Admission to the Zoo is free. Admission to the Sea Lion Show is $4 per person and available 45 minutes prior to each show at the Sea Lion Show ticket booth at Sea Lion Sound. Children under age 2 (0-23 months) are free.
Fall Sea Lion shows are held August 28 - October 25 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. There will be shows on Labor Day (September 7) at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
For more information visit: stlzoo.org
The show schedule is weather permitting and subject to change.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
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At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!