The Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District (ZMD)
Since 1971, residents of St. Louis City and County have generously supported The Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District (ZMD). The ZMD is a property tax-supported district governed by an eight member Board of Directors, each appointed for a four-year term by the Mayor of the City of St. Louis and by the St. Louis County Executive.

The ZMD distributes funds through five cultural subdistricts, one of which includes the Saint Louis Science Center. The Saint Louis Science Center is able to offer free general admission to all who enter its doors, because of the generous support from residents of the ZMD.

To learn more about the ZMD, visit mzdstl.org

Other ZMD Institutions:

Saint Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Zoo has been named #1 zoo by Zagat Survey's U.S. Family Travel Guide in association with Parenting magazine. The Zoo is home to more than 22,805 exotic animals, many of them rare and endangered. These 800 species represent the major continents and biomes of the world. Set in the rolling hills, lakes and glades of Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo is always a great place to be. www.stlzoo.org

Missouri History Museum
Here you will find all the information you need to become acquainted, or reacquainted, with the Missouri Historical Society, its facilities, programs, exhibitions, and community involvement. www.mohistory.org

Saint Louis Art Museum
The Fine Arts Palace of the 1904 World's Fair is among the leading art museums in the country. Collections range from ancient to contemporary. Special exhibitions are held throughout the year. www.slam.org

Missouri Botanical Garden
Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the oldest botanical institutions in the country and a National Historic Landmark. The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis-79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, the Climatron® conservatory, and Garden founder Henry Shaw's original 1850 estate home. www.mobot.org

Additional St. Louis Information

Explore St. Louis
Explore St. Louis is a complete guide to shopping, dining, entertainment and sports in the St. Louis area sponsored by the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission. www.explorestlouis.com