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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!
- Krewe de Zoo Join the wildest krewe around by purchasing a Krewe de Zoo hang tag featuring our pygmy hippo, alligator, or flamingo!
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Today's Hours 9:30am–5:00pm (Last Entry 4:00pm)
Zoo Camps
Year-Round Zoo Camps
The Baton Rouge Zoo offers Zoo Camps year-round including spring break, summer break, fall break and winter break.
Every Zoo Camp offers:
- Guided hikes through the Zoo
- Animal encounters
- Keeper chats
- Crafts, games, snacks
2025 Dates: Weekly from May 26 - Aug 1
- Ages: 5 - 13
- Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost: $130 per child ($152 per child out-of-parish)
- Additional Information: Early drop off at 7:30 a.m. and late pick up until 5:30, with no additional fee
(Spring and Summer Camp Registration open for East Baton Rouge Residents Only on 2/22; open for all other parishes on 3/3)
2025 Dates: November 24, 25, 26
- Ages: 6-13
- Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost: $35 per child ($42 per child out-of-parish)
- Additional Information: Early drop off at 7:30 a.m. and late pick up until 5:30, with no additional fee
2025 Dates: Dec. 29, 30, 31
- Ages: 6-13
- Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost: $35 per child ($42 per child out-of-parish)
- Additional Information: Early drop off at 7:30 a.m. and late pick up until 5:30, with no additional fee
PLEASE NOTE: Camp Registration Fees are Non-Refundable.