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Dreamnight at the Zoo
BREC's Baton Rouge ZooFriday, June 06, 2025 6:00pm–8:00pm
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will host its 17th Annual Private “Dreamnight” event at the Zoo on Friday, June 6th at 6 pm.
More than 100 zoos worldwide host Dreamnight, which is a private, invitation-only event for children impacted by pediatric cancer and their families. The Baton Rouge Zoo is the first zoo in Louisiana to host this special event. The Zoo, along with its partners, is honored to host an event that enables these children & their families to experience an evening of pure fun at no cost, presenting a chance to escape their current struggles.
There will be special children's characters, face painting, food trucks and more!
