BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

Baton Rouge’s #1 year-round family attraction is also Louisiana’s largest urban zoo.  BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is one of the nation’s top zoos and is home to animals from around the world displayed in a beautiful 147acre garden-like setting.

IT’S WILD
Discover the exciting animal kingdom, including elephants, giraffes, alligators, flamingos and much more.  Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Realm of the Tiger, the Zoo’s world-class exhibit.  Come play with the otters at The Otter Pond, the Zoo’s interactive exhibit.  You’ll enjoy L’aquarium de Louisiane exhibiting the fish, reptiles and amphibians of Louisiana.  Take a stroll through Parrot Paradise where you’ll see rare and colorful birds from the tropics. Youngsters of all ages love the KidsZoo, featuring the Safari Playground and hands-on animal encounters with farm animals!  Plus, don’t miss Zuri, the Zoo’s baby rhino and the first black rhino born in Louisiana.

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

FUN FOR THE FAMILY
Three major events are designed with the family in mind.  Zippity Zoo Fest is our spring family festival.  Boo at the Zoo is a ‘merry, not scary’ trick-or-treat experience designed for young children.  ZooLights is a new holiday tradition where families can experience giant animal-themed light spectaculars. These highly successful events are a cooperative effort between the Zoo and Friends of the Baton Rouge Zoo.

Your visit is not complete without a scenic ride on the Cypress Bayou Railroad.  Concessions are available at the Flamingo Cafe and great souvenirs can be found at the Safari Post gift shop.

ED-ZOO-CATION
The Safari Night program provides an opportunity to spend the night in the Zoo.  Participants discover what the animals do after hours.  Exciting Zoo Camps are available during school breaks and throughout the summer for children ages 5-13.  

PARTIES
Looking for that unique place to host your next company picnic, club outing or birthday party?  The Zoo is just the place to put the “special” in your event.  On-site catering and party planner services are included in your package.

RECENT HONORS
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

2012 – Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
2010 – Favorite Place to Take the Kids (Country Roads Magazine)
2010,11,12 – Family Favorite Outdoor Fun Destination (Baton Rouge Parents Magazine)

WHERE’S THE ZOO?
Located at 3601 Thomas Road in Baton Rouge, the Zoo is conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Baton Rouge.  Take Exit 8a off I-110 North and turn right onto LA 19.  Continue to the 2nd stoplight and turn right onto Thomas Road.  Continue one mile and look for the Zoo entrance on the left.   Open 9:30am daily.  www.brzoo.org   www.facebook.com/brecsbrzoo   (225) 775-3877


See you at the Zoo!