You Can Hang Out With Sloths At Saint Louis Zoo In Missouri

Most of us animal lovers will literally jump at any change to spend times with them – whether it’s cuddling with our beloved pets or watching the bison graze at Prairie State Park. The Saint Louis Zoo in Missouri also makes it easy to hang out with some animals – like the adorably slow sloths – that we normally wouldn’t get to see up-close. The animal encounters offer visitors a one-of-a-kind adventure that’s more than bucket list-worthy.

If the mere sight of a sloth makes you go “ohhh” and “ahhh,” you probably can’t pass by the unique Sloth Slowdown, a limited availability animal encounter at the Saint Louis Zoo.

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The half an hour Sloth Slowdown encounter, which is available for two guests at a time, offers insight into the lives of these sleepy animals – all from the keepers who care for them each day.

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Work alongside the sloth’s keeper to create an enrichment activity for your new four-legged friend, and watch as the sloth enjoys a delicious snack.

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Bring your camera along, because you’ll have a ton of photo-worthy moments as you spend time near one of the zoo’s most popular residents.

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Guests to the Sloth Slowdown must be at least five years old, and both participants must wear closed-toed shoes.

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The sloth encounter is offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance of your desired date.

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If Sloth Slowdown isn’t available for your chosen date, consider one of the other encounters with such popular zoo residents as penguins, giraffes, rhinos, and gigantic tortoises.

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Learn more about the animal encounters and book your own on the official website of the Saint Louis Zoo. Or, visit its Facebook page.

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Have you been to one of the animal encounters at the Saint Louis Zoo? Share your experience in the comments! For another one-of-a-kind animal adventure, picnic with the alpacas at Green Meadows Alpaca Ranch in Holden.

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Address: STL Zoo, 1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA