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Today's Hours 9:30am–5:00pm (Last Entry 4:00pm)
Sep 13, 2024
Get Ready for a Fa-BOO-lous Adventure at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo's "Boo at the Zoo"!
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved family-friendly Halloween event, "Boo at the Zoo," presented by Hancock Whitney.
Highlights of Boo at the Zoo 2024 include:
- Festive Photo Opps: Our beloved Halloween and fall-themed hand-painted displays will be back up throughout the zoo for families to capture new memories.
- Princess Character Meet and Greets: Each day from 12 to 2 p.m., children and families can meet a few of their favorite princess characters in a fairytale setting. Be prepared for enchanting moments and perfect photo opportunities.
- Entertainment at the Capital One Pavilion: The Capital One Pavilion offers kids entertainment, including a show by The Dinosaur Experience and more.
- Animal Enrichments: Many zoo animals will have special Halloween-themed enrichments, a great chance to observe their playful and curious behaviors.
- Pumpkin Patch and Treats: Every child aged 12 and under will receive a mini pumpkin from our pumpkin patch and a Halloween treat bag!
- Costume Extravaganza: To fully embrace the Halloween spirit, all visitors are encouraged to wear their spookiest, silliest, or most creative Halloween costumes. Tag the zoo in your Facebook and Instagram photos to be featured on our pages.
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at the Flamingo Café and the Boo at the Zoo food court, including Cajun favorites, jambalaya, gumbo, and boudin by Rice and Roux and a variety of delicious funnel cakes from the Funnel Factory.
Zoo Members are encouraged to renew their memberships online or through the mail before arriving at the event. The zoo cannot accept cash membership transactions on the event day.
A special thank you to this year’s event sponsor, Hancock Whitney.
Event Details:
- Dates: October 19, 20, 26 & 27
- Time: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm (Last entry 4:00 pm)
- Location: 3000 Zoo Circle (via 13350 Highway 19). Enter through Greenwood Park.
- Admission: Regular Zoo admission rates apply; members get in for free.
*Zoo Members get in for free.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Brittany Tully
Senior Communications Manager
Brittany.Tully@brzoo.org
About BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo:
The Baton Rouge Zoo is a place where people connect with animals, including tigers, giraffes, rhinos and alligators. The world-class Sapo Springs, Realm of the Tiger, Giants of the Islands, Safari Playground, L'aquarium de Louisiane, and KidsZoo exhibits offer fun and education for all ages.
About BREC:
BREC is an award-winning agency that connects people to parks and nature in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana created in 1946 to develop, maintain and operate public park and recreational facilities. Throughout its 77-year history, BREC has taken seriously its responsibility to improve the health, safety, environment and quality of life for all citizens. BREC was among the first park agencies to earn national accreditation most recently earning reaccreditation for an unprecedented fifth time, meeting 150 out of 151 standards. BREC is a three-time National Gold Medal Award winner and 20-time national finalist. For more information, visit www.brec.org.
