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Location
Best time
Visit Wednesday afternoons between 2:00pm-4:00pm for discounted admission ($3.00 + tax), and arrive by 4:00pm since last entry closes at that time and grounds close at 5:00pm.
Visitor tip
Bring quarters to purchase fish food (25 cents) at the pond for an interactive feeding experience - a unique hands-on activity that visitors highlight as memorable.
Visitor tip
For young children ages 3-5, consider enrolling in the 'Zoo & Me Morning' program (9:30am-11:00am) for an age-appropriate educational experience, or explore Zoo Camps offered seasonally.
About BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
Standard, longtime zoo offering a selection of wild mammals, birds & other animals.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Malayan Tiger, Galapagos Tortoise, animal encounters, interactive programs
- Special Offer
- Wednesdays 2-4pm: $3.00 + tax per person
- Programs
- Zoo camps, field trips, Zoo & Me for ages 3-5, volunteer opportunities
What visitors say
A very pleasant small zoo located in a very quiet area. While walking around, you truly get the feeling of being in a forest rather than at a zoo. Plan to spend about two hours here — the walking distances are quite long, so it’s…
Fantastic zoo experience! We’re traveling from Texas and have visited quite a few zoos, and this one truly stands out. The animal enclosures are outstanding — spacious, well-designed, and clearly created with the animals’ well-being in…
The new entrance is nice. Just was used to the old one. Missed seeing some of the park the paths changed. The giraffes were not out. Lots of empty exhibits. The café ran out of vanilla ice cream. My grandson and his class had a great…
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Did You Know?
- The zoo offers an overnight Safari Night adventure experience, allowing visitors to stay overnight on zoo grounds for an immersive wildlife experience
- BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo offers a specialized Zoo & Me Morning program designed specifically for preschoolers ages 3-5, providing age-appropriate animal encounters and educational activities
- The zoo offers an exceptionally affordable Wednesday afternoon discount admission of $3.00 per person (2:00pm-4:00pm), making it one of the most budget-friendly zoo visits available
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