Today's Hours 9:30am–5:00pm (Last Entry 4:00pm)

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Animals
- Meet Our Animals
- Zoo Cam
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
- Educator's Guide
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
- 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
- Silent Auction Requests For qualifying non-profit organizations
About

3601 Thomas Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

225.775.3877

Wild Turkey

The male turkey is called tom or gobbler, the female is a hen, and the young are called poults. The domestic turkeys we dine on during the holidays weigh twice as much as their wild cousins.

Unlike the domesticated turkey, the wild turkey is a very mobile bird capable of running 35mph and flying 55 mph.

Wild Turkey

At a Glance

Location

North America

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