Mo. Rev. Stat. § 184.608: Collection of taxes, procedure — use of funds collected.

All taxes levied under section 184.600 or 184.604 shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other ad valorem taxes on the taxable property are collected. The county assessor shall transfer the moneys collected on behalf of the metropolitan zoo district to the district board and such moneys shall be used solely for construction, improvement, maintenance or purchase of zoos within the district or for the administration of the district.