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ProgramsPrograms Learn at the Zoo with spring and summer camps, or bring the Zoo to you in your home or classroom!
- Field Trips Come explore wildlife in nature's own classroom
- Zoo Camps Year-round camps for spring, summer, fall and winter breaks
- Zoo Krewe Volunteer program for teens, with hands-on training
- Safari Night Learn about the Zoo's animals on an overnight adventure
- Zoo & Me Morning Animal encounters and art projects for 3 to 5 year-olds
- Zoo Mobile Bring the Zoo to your classroom with educational visits
- Project Ark STEM education programs for EBR school grades 1-5
- Virtual Programs Educational videos and resources for offsite learning
- Educator's Guide
- Silent Auction Requests For qualifying non-profit organizations
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Support Get involved with the Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation by supporting the Zoo's major events, wildlife conservation efforts, volunteering, and more.- Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation 501(c)3 non-profit supporting the Zoo's major events
- Donate Make an immediate impact on the Zoo with a tax-deductible gift
- Amazon Wish List Purchase toys, treats and other fun items for animals
- Volunteering Fun, challenging, and rewarding opportunities
- Conservation Efforts Learn about the Zoo's conservation efforts and how you can help
- Sponsorship Current sponsor opportunities for the Zoo's programs & events
- Adopt an Animal Support BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo by "adopting an animal" at the zoo!
- About
Today's Hours 9:30am–5:00pm (Last Entry 4:00pm)
Zoo & Me Morning
This program is designed for 3 to 5-year-old children accompanied by a parent or guardian. Every Zoo & Me Morning incorporates exciting activities including animal encounters, art projects, "Zooper" snacks and many other hands-on projects that you and your child can enjoy together.
Pre-registration and advanced payment is required
To register, call 225.775.3877 x 6
Not Offered in June or July
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Some activities will be outside and will require walking. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are recommended for adults and for children. You are welcome to bring strollers if you would like for smaller children; however, no strollers are allowed into the education building. Stroller parking is available outside. Bug spray, hats, water bottles and cameras are also recommended. Snacks will be provided, so please inform the education staff during registration if your child has any food allergies or restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate you.
MORE INFORMATION
No more than two children per one adult will be allowed. General admission for the remainder of the day at the Zoo for you and your child/children is included in this fee. Guests accompanying you not attending the program will be charged general admission.As this program is designed to give children and parents/guardians a unique way to interact, we ask that other arrangements be made for their other children younger than 3 during the class. All classes will be held in our Education Classroom but will include walks to exhibits inside the Zoo. Classes are limited to 15 children and their guardians.Pre-registration and prepayment of non-refundable fee is required.
Program Overview
DATE
2nd Tuesday of every month*
*Not offered in June or July
TIME
9.30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
FEE
$21 per session for one child with one parent/guardian
$30 for 1 adult plus 2 pre-school age children; OR 2 adults and 1 pre-school age child
