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3601 Thomas Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

225.775.3877

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  Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation Launches Executive Director Search

Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation Launches Executive Director Search

March 31, 2022
The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation (BRZF) is seeking a dynamic leader to fill the role of executive director View Details
  BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo to Host Zippity Zoo Fest this Weekend!

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo to Host Zippity Zoo Fest this Weekend!

March 28, 2022
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will host its annual Zippity Zoo Fest on Saturday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 3rd View Details
  Louisiana Travel Association Honors Phil Frost as Louey Award Winner

Louisiana Travel Association Honors Phil Frost as Louey Award Winner

February 25, 2022
Alexandria, La. (Feb. 25, 2022) – The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced Phil Frost as the winner of the Will Mangham Tourism Lifetime Achievement. View Details
  New Zoo Director Announced!

New Zoo Director Announced!

February 15, 2022
Jim Fleshman has been named the fourth Zoo Director in BREC’s history View Details
  BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo & The Advocate Co-Host Annual Photo Contest

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo & The Advocate Co-Host Annual Photo Contest

January 24, 2022
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo & The Advocate are co-hosting their annual Zoo Photo Contest again this year. View Details
  Growing Old Gracefully - A Look into the Zoo's Geriatric Animal Friends

Growing Old Gracefully - A Look into the Zoo's Geriatric Animal Friends

December 02, 2021
Aging – perhaps something we think of only in terms of humans, but it’s actually a topic worth exploring as it relates to our animal collection. View Details
  Female Giraffe Calf is Named by Community - Reign!

Female Giraffe Calf is Named by Community - Reign!

November 09, 2021
After hundreds of votes were tallied the name most beloved by our fans for our new baby girl giraffe is REIGN! View Details
  Celebrate the Holidays with Zoolights!

Celebrate the Holidays with Zoolights!

November 08, 2021
A festive evening mile-long trail through the Zoo featuring more than 50 illuminated display sculptures of animals, and more. View Details
  Baton Rouge Zoo Director, Phil Frost, Announces Retirement

Baton Rouge Zoo Director, Phil Frost, Announces Retirement

October 14, 2021
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo Director, Phil Frost, announced today that he will set aside his current duties at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. View Details
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