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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
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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
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- 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!
- Win an Animal Encounter - Sponsored by WAFB The Zoo is growing its krewe! We’re looking to welcome exciting new animals, and we can’t do it without your support.
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Today's Hours 9:30am–5:00pm (Last Entry 4:00pm)
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Krewe de Zoo
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
Friday, January 02, 2026
through Tuesday, February 17
9:30am–4:00pm
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a wild twist through our annual Krewe de Zoo Hang Tag Program! Now in its second year, this vibrant campaign invites guests to “join the krewe” and express their affection for the Zoo’s remarkable animals.
Guests can purchase Mardi Gras–themed hang tags online or at the Zoo, featuring some of our beloved Zoo residents. Each tag represents a festive contribution to the Zoo’s mission and will be proudly displayed on the windows of our Administration Building for all to see.
$1 – Purple Tag
$3 – Green Tag
$5 – Gold Tag
It’s a fun, easy way for visitors to show their support, celebrate the season, and become part of the Zoo’s vibrant Mardi Gras krewe!
