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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
- Support
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
- 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!
- 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.
- About
Today's Hours 9:30am–5:00pm (Last Entry 4:00pm)
Zoo Krewe
Zoo Krewe is a specialized year-round volunteer program for mature teens, ages 13 -17, where members are provided with hands-on training on what it is like to work at a Zoo. Only a select group of Zoo Krewe applicants are accepted and reaccepted each year, but those who are chosen have the unique opportunity to do the following:
- Provide on-site learning for Zoo guests
- Learn how to conduct live presentations in front of audiences
- Assist staff in animal care and enrichment
- Support the Zoo's community events
- Develop public speaking and team work skills
- And much, much more!
Applications Accepted March 1st - May 9th 2026
This is a competitive application process, and there are a limited number of spots available. Not everyone who applies will be selected. Everyone who applies before the deadline will be considered equally.
New Zoo Krewe Member’s training sessions will be offered from the second week of June to the last week of July from 8 am to 4 pm.
Each applicant will be contacted during the application process. The cost of the program upon acceptance and reacceptance is $150.00 (Due before the first training session). This cost will cover 2 uniform shirts, learning materials, supplies, and training. This is a non-refundable fee and must be paid each participating year. Each member of Zoo Krewe will be responsible for taking a TB test before their first session of training and every year thereafter.
Members will be responsible for maintaining a 3.0 GPA during the academic year, completing 16 hours each month during the school year, completing 100 hours of service during the summer, and attending two Zoo events.
Please note that applying does not guarantee you a spot in the program. Once your application request is received, you will be contacted about these additional materials:
- Two teacher recommendations (email for info on home schooled children)
- A copy of the applicant's most recent report card
- A short essay about why the applicant is interested in becoming a Zoo Krewe member
- Setting up an onsite interview
- The deadline to submit a completed application and additional materials is May 9th.
Please submit an application request below.