Zoo Mobile

The Zoo Mobile visits locations within one hour's traveling distance from BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo during the months of December-February and August-September; Monday-Friday. The programs can start any time between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Our informative and entertaining programs are approximately one hour and include live animals and biofacts. These programs are designed to educate the public while reinforcing our message of wildlife conservation. Program topics vary due to resource availability and are subject to change. To view available program topics, please click here.

These structured programs require the audience to be seated and attentive. Although a formal stage is not required, public access to Zoo animals and the presentation area must be easily controllable. Please have a standard size table available for our set-up. For outdoor programs, we require a covered presentation area protected from the elements (heat, weather, etc).

If presenting to an audience more than 50 people, the Zoo requires a PA system furnished by your facility. The maximum audience we are able to accommodate is 125 people. Hands-on, interactive programs are only available for audiences of 35 people or less.

SCHEDULING AND AVAILABILITY:

Zoo Mobile programs must be scheduled a minimum of 3 weeks in advance and are on a first-come first-served basis. Please note, due to the popularity and numerous requests for Zoomobile programs, there is limited availability for this program.

PAYMENT:

A Zoo Mobile program is $125.00 ($25.00 surcharge for locations outside of EBR Parish). Each additional program on the same day is $75.00, up to three programs within a three hour period. Program fees are non-refundable and are due two weeks after date of scheduling. Checks payable to BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo or Visa/MasterCard are accepted. Personal checks with a valid Louisiana driver's license number and phone, and Group/Organization checks are accepted.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Zoo Mobile visits schools within one hour's traveling distance from BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo during the months of December-February and August-September; Monday - Friday. The programs can start any time between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Programs are approximately 45 minutes and include live animals and biofacts. Program topics vary due to resource availability and are subject to change. You may contact the Zoo Education Department at 225.775.3877 for current programs.

These structured programs require the audience to be seated and attentive. In order to provide an interactive, hands-on experience for the students, we can accommodate a maximum of 35 students at one time. The classroom teacher must be present in the room throughout the program. Zoo staff and volunteers are not responsible for disciplining students. A program may be presented in a classroom, science lab or any other suitable area inside the school. The Zoo will not conduct a program outdoors.

SCHEDULING AND AVAILABILITY:

Zoo Mobile programs must be scheduled a minimum of 3 weeks in advance and are on a first-come first-served basis. Programs can begin no earlier than 10 a.m. Please submit a completed Request Form (link located below). Please note, due to the popularity and numerous requests for Zoo Mobile programs, there is limited availability for this program. Your Zoo Mobile program is not booked until you receive written confirmation from the Education Department.

PAYMENT:

A school Zoo Mobile program is $100.00 ($25.00 surcharge for locations outside of EBR Parish). Each additional program on the same day is $50.00, up to three programs within a three hour period. Program fees are non-refundable and are due two weeks after date of scheduling. Checks payable to BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo or Visa/MasterCard are accepted.