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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
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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
- 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
- Adopt an Animal Support BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo by "adopting an animal" at the zoo!
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Today's Hours 9:30am–5:00pm (Last Entry 4:00pm)
Oct 07, 2021
Art Gone Wild Submissions Open!
The Zoo is hosting its annual “Art Gone Wild” art contest. Submissions are open now through December 1st. Artists of all ages and experience levels are invited to paint or draw the Zoo animals that inspire them most and submit their work for judging at the Zoo's Annual ZooLights event in December.
Entries for Art Gone Wild are free, but submissions are limited to one per person. Artwork entered must be 2-D and drawn or painted entirely by hand. Submission categories are as follows:
- Beginner (Child up to 2nd Grade)
- Intermediate (Child Grades 3rd - 6th)
- Advanced (Child Grades 7th - 12th)
- Adults (All Adults)
Submissions will be on display 12/10 & 12/11 during ZooLights for visitors to vote for their favorites in person. A first, second and third place winner will be determined within each category by public vote and an overall winner will be determined by a panel of community judges.
The deadline for art submissions is December 1st and submissions can be dropped off at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo (3601 Thomas Road) during normal business hours.
Full “Art Gone Wild” details can be found HERE.