The children’s zoo area at the St. Louis Zoo has been reimagined and will be rebuilt as a place where children and families can interact with and be inspired by animals: whether they’re “popping up” next to a prairie dog, splashing on one leg with Chilean flamingoes or climbing through tunnels alongside Tasmanian devils, one of only three places in the country to see them.
The $40 million Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery is set to open in 2026, officials announced Friday.
The project also includes an expanded preschool and indoor education space. Construction begins next year.
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