BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo | News

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Animals
- Meet Our Animals
Events & Rentals
Programs
Programs
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
- Silent Auction Requests For qualifying non-profit organizations
- Cruise to the Galapagos Islands Discover the colorful culture of Ecuador and experience close encounters with animals found nowhere else on earth.
Support
Support
Get involved by supporting the Zoo’s major events, wildlife conservation efforts, volunteering, and more.
- Foundation Support 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
- Conservation Efforts Learn about the Zoo's conservation efforts and how you can help
- Sponsorship Current sponsor opportunities for the Zoo's programs & events
- Volunteering Fun, challenging, and rewarding opportunities
- Adopt an Animal Support BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo by "adopting an animal" at the zoo!
- Krewe de Zoo Join the wildest krewe around by purchasing a Krewe de Zoo hang tag featuring our pygmy hippo, alligator, or flamingo!
- Memorial Bench Program These benches offer a meaningful place for reflection while supporting the Zoo’s mission of conservation and education.
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Volunteer Spotlight for Zoo & Aquarium Month

Zoos and aquariums have some of the most unique volunteering opportunities around. At the Baton Rouge Zoo, our volunteers are able to use their uniqu…

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Staff Spotlight for Zoo and Aquarium Month

Every staff member at the Baton Rouge Zoo has an important role to serving our mission!

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Black Rhino Update

On May 30th, the Zoo’s female Black Rhino, Gemstone, died due to age related factors. Gemstone was born on July 2, 1989, and was just a month short o…

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Celebrate National Zoo and Aquarium Month at the Baton Rouge Zoo

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month, celebrated annually to honor the role that zoos and aquariums play in the conservation and research of anima…

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BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo to Host Guest Appreciation Weekend

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo will be hosting Guest Appreciation Weekend on June 3rd and 4th to thank our community for their support. During these dates, t…

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Visit BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo Newest Attraction - Sapo Springs!

Our Pygmy Hippos have a HIP new home that features amazing underwater views of these magnificent creatures. Make plans to bring the family out and sp…

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BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo to Host Private Dreamnight Event

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will host its 17th Annual Private “Dreamnight” event at the Zoo on Friday, June 2nd from 6pm-8pm.

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BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo to Host Zippity Zoo Fest - April 1st & 2nd

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will host Zippity Zoo Fest on Saturday, April 1st and Sunday, April 2nd. This spring event celebrates the Zoo’s Birthday and i…

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Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation Hosts Wild Wine Walk April 21st

The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation is set to host its 3rd Annual Wild Wine Walk at the Zoo on April 21st from 5pm-7:30pm. Tickets went on sale to the pub…

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BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo Contributes to Turtle and Tortoise Study

Even though humans live longer lives compared to their historical counterparts, we cannot escape the inevitability of aging.

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Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation Hosts Dreamnight 2022

A private, invitation-only event for children impacted by pediatric cancer and their families.

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The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Wild Wine Walk at the Zoo on May 20th

The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Wild Wine Walk at the Zoo on May 20th