ATTRACTIONS
OUR ANIMALS
ZOO OASIS
CHILDREN'S ZOO
SAFARI BOAT RIDE
TRAIN
GIFT SHOP
BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Attractions

There is more than one way to enjoy The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo!

Tribute to Shirley the Elephant & Solomon James

If you've visited us lately, there's no doubt that you noticed the life-sized elephant statue located right across from the boat loading area.  Shirley the Elephant was a resident at the LPG&Z for nearly 20 years, before retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary (TES) in Tennessee where she lived the rest of her life.  Solomon James was Shirley's keeper for all 20 years that she was at LPG&Z... and he accompanied Shirley on her adventure to TES, visiting again for Shirley's 70th Birthday!  Solomon passed away in 2021 before this project was completed.

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Solomon James (1953-2022) - beloved zookeeper & friend of the LPG&Z 

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Solomon & Shirley 

 

 

 

Our Animals

There is so much to learn about our animals!

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Zoo Oasis

Cool off in the summer months at our Zoo Oasis Splash Pad!

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Children's Zoo

Come pet and feed our most cuddly animals!

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Safari Boat Ride

See animals that can only be seen from the boat!

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Train Ride

Get close to the animals on our newest attraction.  

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Gift Shop

After your visit around the zoo, come on in to the On the Wild Side Gift Shop!

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