Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Saint Louis Zoo Friends Association

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 30, 2021

1. Saint Louis Zoo Friends Association Marker

Inscription. This plaque is dedicated to the Saint Louis Zoo Friends Association in recognition of their generous leadership support to the Saint Louis Zoo and the capital campaign that will maintain and strengthen the Zoo into its second century. Founded in 1963, the Zoo Friends Association's leaders and volunteers have worked tirelessly to advance the conservation mission of the Saint Louis Zoo for the benefit of thousands of Zoo members, the St. Louis Community and the world.

Erected 2008 by Saint Louis Zoo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.

Location. 38° 38.105′ N, 90° 17.414′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Forest Park. It can be reached from Government Drive. Marker is located at Saint Louis Zoo, in the Lakeside Crossing section. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Government Dr, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

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and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Watch Our Conservation Efforts Grow! (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Watch Our Conservation Efforts Grow! (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Watch Our Conservation Efforts Grow! (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Swan Goose (about 300 feet away); Missouri: The Show Bee State (about 400 feet away); Now and Then: Where You Can Find Bears (about 500 feet away); Why Are These Rocks Important? (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Threats and Solutions (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Saint Louis Zoo Friends Association. While

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 30, 2021

2. Saint Louis Zoo Friends Association Marker

Marker is located at Saint Louis Zoo.

admission to the Saint Louis Zoo is free, some extras (parking, exhibits, etc.) are not. During the Covid-19 pandemic, reservations are required to visit the zoo.

Photographed by Garrett Koch, June 2, 2026

3. Saint Louis Zoo Friends Association Marker

Context view - extra distant

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Garrett Koch of Saint Louis, Missouri.