Sea Lions Set For Spring Training At Saint Louis Zoo

ST. LOUIS, MO — Sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo are getting set for spring training, with their first live shows scheduled for Friday, March 16. Zoo trainers will work with the aquatic mammals as they do high jumps, flipper walks and high dives, catch Frisbees and engage in other acrobatic and athletic behaviors, the zoo says. Throughout the show, trainers will explain sea lion behavior and training and educate the audience on sea lion conservation, as well as fun facts about the animals.

Sea Lion Show Schedule:

Spring Training Shows — March 16-30
1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. every day
Tickets are $2 per person. Children under age 2 are free.

Pre-season Weekend Shows — March 31-May 20
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only
Tickets are $4 per person. Children under age 2 are free.

Daily Summer Shows — May 25-Aug.17
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. every day, with an additional show at 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Tickets are $4 per person. Children under age 2 are free.

Post-season Weekend Shows — Aug. 18-26
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only
Tickets are $4 per person. Children under age 2 are free.

Labor Day Weekend Shows — Aug. 31-Sept. 3
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. every day
Tickets are $4 per person. Children under age 2 are free.

Fall Shows
Check the Zoo’s website for the fall schedule.

Tickets are available 45 minutes prior to showtime and may be purchased at the Sea Lion Show ticket booth. Zoo members may redeem their Anywhere passes for tickets at the ticket booth.

For more information, visit www.stloo.org/sealionshow.

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