Before spring break, intrepid photographer Stephanie Platt skipped class to visit the St. Louis Zoo and check out all the animals.

Please note our photographer doesn't condone skipping class and personally believes that skipping is academically detrimental to a student's scholastic health.

With spring finally here and pleasant 70-degree weather around the area, now is a great time to pack a lunch, skip a class, and head to the zoo. Animal antics are always hilarious and crazy, and if you haven't been since to the zoo since elementary school, you might be surprised what you'll find.