Enjoy a Zoo-themed, family-friendly Oktoberfest! Take advantage of the cooler weather and visit the Zoo’s animals, exhibits and attractions. Kids can participate in fun activities, including an obstacle course and arts and crafts.  

German-inspired food, including beer brats, giant Bavarian pretzels, turkey legs and more, is available for purchase, along with apple cider, root beer and other soft drinks. Beer trailers throughout the Zoo offer a variety of local and craft brews (ages 21 and older) for purchase. An exclusive Zootoberfest beer stein with discounts for refills is available for purchase (while supplies last).  

Enjoy live music from 12 to 3 p.m. each day: 

• Oct. 7: Retro Boogie 

• Oct. 8: So Grand Polka Band 

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Oct. 7-8, 2023 

Where: Saint Louis Zoo 

Admission: Free 

More info: For more information on this free, family-friendly event, visit stlzoo.org/zootoberfest. Follow the Zoo at #stlzoo and #Zootoberfest on Facebook.com/stlzoo, Instagram.com/stlzoo and Twitter.com/stlzoo.