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Today's Hours 9:30am–5:00pm (Last Entry 4:00pm)
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Zippity Zoo Fest
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
Saturday, March 28, 2026
through Sunday, March 29
All Day
It's BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo's 56th Birthday!
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo will hold its annual spring festival, Zippity Zoo Fest. This year, celebrate the Zoo's 56th Birthday! There will be a Children's Village, education stations, a food court, animal encounters, and more.
*Maps featured below
9:30 am—5:00 pm, Grounds close at 6:00 pm
Adult admission: $10.00
Senior admission: $8.50
Ages 2-12 admission: $7.00
Ages 1 and under: Free
Entertainment Schedule:
Please note that vendors may differ from each day.
Do you have a business that wants to support the zoo by sponsoring Zippity Zoo Fest?
Your contributions will have a more significant impact than you know! For options, please contact Sarah Campbell at sarah.campbell@brzfoundation.org.
Huge thank you to our sponsors:
