Visit one of the best zoos in in the United States, and one of the last free-admission zoological parks in the country.
St. Louis Zoo

Connecting student life at WashU
Visit one of the best zoos in in the United States, and one of the last free-admission zoological parks in the country.
Cheer for the multi-World-Series-winning Cards and maybe you’ll join Redbird Nation, the official fan club of those who love the “Birds on the Bat.”
Visit the unique, St. Louis Arch, the “Gateway to the West” and tour the newly re-imagined museum and grounds.
St. Louis’s newest attraction, the Aquarium at Union Station offers underwater galleries like Shark Canyon and hands-on interaction with sea life.
Take a custom tour of your new hometown from attractions to restaurants and everything in between.
Explore the “Gateway to the West” and see why St. Louis is a great place to live and learn.
Check out the options for using WashU’s transportation services. You can get around campus, around town and across the city.
Get tips about banking, restaurants and other parts of daily life in the St. Louis area.
The Gephardt Institute fosters a vibrant culture of civic engagement throughout WashU, realized by engaged citizens, scholarship and partnerships that advance the collective good.
Resources to help students from underrepresented and/or marginalized populations have the information they need to acclimate to WashU and the St. Louis area.