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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
- Support
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
- 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!
- Win an Animal Encounter - Sponsored by WAFB The Zoo is growing its krewe! We’re looking to welcome exciting new animals, and we can’t do it without your support.
- About
Today's Hours 9:30am–5:00pm (Last Entry 4:00pm)
Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in working with the Zoo crew! BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo offers many exciting and enriching career opportunities. From keepers to guest services, there is a position to challenge and reward you.
To apply to work at the Zoo, visit the BREC website at brec.org or visit the main office at 6201 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
Available Positions
The Zoo Educator works in the Education Office and throughout the Zoo as related to education and educational services. This requires scheduling educational programs, supervising camps staff and volunteers, presenting educational programs, research and development of educational curriculum, teaching Zoo Camp, animal handling, and composing routine correspondence. Work involves interaction with other Zoo employees, volunteers, teachers, and the general public.
The Guest Services Associate is responsible for a variety of guest-related activities. Duties may include assisting and greeting guests; counting guests; collecting and remitting cash; safe and efficient operation of rides; setting up displays, loading, unloading, and stocking merchandise; selling merchandise in gift shops; food service and catering preparation; displaying and selling food to guests; assisting in setting up and breaking down of zoo events and rentals. Other duties will include maintaining assigned work stations that are aesthetically pleasing and businesslike, which could consist of a ticket office, gift shop, cafes, and surrounding areas. There is constant direct exposure to the public. Scheduled work hours and assigned areas may vary to meet the needs of Zoo guests. Must be flexible to work some evenings and early morning hours, weekends, and some holidays are required. Limited exposure to some adverse temperature conditions with extended periods of sitting and standing in a small workspace.
The Zoo Educator works in the Education Office and throughout the Zoo as related to education and educational services. This requires scheduling educational programs, supervising camps staff and volunteers, presenting educational programs, research and development of educational curriculum, teaching Zoo Camp, animal handling, and composing routine correspondence. Work involves interaction with other Zoo employees, volunteers, teachers, and the general public.
The Custodian performs general cleaning with particular attention to public areas – restrooms, sidewalks, education buildings; refuels and cleans vehicles as needed, replenishes supplies and picks up litter.