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3601 Thomas Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

225.775.3877

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  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
  Summary of Necropsy Results - Burreaux

Summary of Necropsy Results - Burreaux

September 29, 2021
Thank you to our loving and caring followers. The past few weeks mourning the loss of our beloved Burreaux have been tough on the entire Zoo. View Details
  AAZK Chapter Wins National Award!

AAZK Chapter Wins National Award!

September 16, 2021
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is thrilled to announce that the Baton Rouge Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers won the Chapter of the Year Award for 2021! View Details
  Baton Rouge Zoo Mourning the Loss of Burreaux

Baton Rouge Zoo Mourning the Loss of Burreaux

September 08, 2021
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is profoundly mourning the loss of its 20 month-old male reticulated giraffe, Burreaux, who was born at the Zoo on December 26, 2019. View Details
  Baton Rouge Zoo Announces Birth of Female Reticulated Giraffe

Baton Rouge Zoo Announces Birth of Female Reticulated Giraffe

September 03, 2021
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is happy to announce the birth of a female reticulated giraffe on August 31, 2021 View Details
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Baton Rouge Zoo

NEW ZOO ENTRANCE:

Through Greenwood Community Park located at 13350 Highway 19, Baker, LA 70714. When you reach the roundabout, take the first exit to enter the zoo at 3000 Zoo Circle.

*Enter through Greenwood Park—not the old Thomas Road entrance.

Please note: If you're traveling southbound on Highway 19 from Zachary toward I-110, left turns into Greenwood Community Park are no longer permitted.

PHONE: 225.775.3877

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Admission Fees

Adults / Teens: $10.00
Ages 2 - 12: $7.00
Seniors: $8.50
Ages 1 & Under: FREE

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