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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)
Adopt an Animal
Adopt an Animal
Have you ever wanted to be a monkey's uncle, or to tuck an ostrich under your wing? With our Adopt-an-Animal program, you can be a parent and more to any of the animals at the Baton Rouge Zoo! Your donation not only allows you special benefits that only our adoptive parents enjoy, but also helps our animals. All proceeds from the Adopt-an-Animal program benefit your Baton Rouge Zoo and our commitment to various conservation efforts.
Choose an adoption level:
Different levels of donation offer different levels of adoptive parent benefits!
Place you order:
Order online, or print out an application and send it in with your payment.
Below is the list of our adoptable animals!
Click Here to Learn More about the animal you choose to adopt!
Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Andean Condor
Bald Eagle
Chilean Flamingo
Eastern Black Rhinoceros
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Eastern Screech Owl
Macaw
Jaguar
Indian Rhinoceros
King Vulture
Malayan Tiger
Plains Zebra
Pygmy Hippopotamus
River Otter
Siamang
American Bison
Reticulated Giraffe
Maned Wolf
Adoption Levels
| Benefit | Go Green ($25) | Bronze ($50) | Silver ($100) | Gold ($250) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefit Adoption Certificate | Go Green ($25) * | Bronze ($50) | Silver ($100) | Gold ($250) |
| Benefit Zoo Keeper's Report | Go Green ($25) * | Bronze ($50) | Silver ($100) | Gold ($250) |
| Benefit 5" x 7" Photo | Go Green ($25) | Bronze ($50) | Silver ($100) | Gold ($250) |
| Benefit Adoptive Parent Car Decal | Go Green ($25) | Bronze ($50) | Silver ($100) | Gold ($250) |
| Benefit Annual Plush | Go Green ($25) | Bronze ($50) | Silver ($100) | Gold ($250) |
| Benefit Subscription to Wild Times | Go Green ($25) | Bronze ($50) | Silver ($100) | Gold ($250) |
| Benefit Meet the Keeper | Go Green ($25) | Bronze ($50) | Silver ($100) | Gold ($250) |
*Our Go Green parents will be emailed their certificate, Zoo Keeper's Report and high-resolution photograph in electronic format in order to save paper waste!
Adoption Certificate
Proudly display your adoption with this 8.5" x 11' certificate signed by the Zoo Director, verifying your donation.
Adoptive Parent Decal
This 5"x 3" window cling is the perfect way to let the world know that you support the animals at YOUR Baton Rouge Zoo!
Zoo Keeper's Report
To help you begin your new journey as a Zoo Parent, we will provide you with a fact sheet about your newly adopted animal with everything you need to know.
Photo
Frame it, hang it on the refridgerator, put it on your desk--whatever you desire! This glossy, hi-res photo will keep your "adoptee" at the top of your mind at all times.
Annual Plush
Enjoy a plush zoo animal as an additional thank you for your donation.
Subscription to Wild Times
Enjoy a year of Wild Times, the Zoo's quarterly newsletter--filled with animal facts, Zoo news and educational games!
Meet the Keeper Day
Enjoy day passes for four individuals to the Zoo as you come to visit your animal and get an opportunity to meet the Zoo Keeper in charge of your animal's care.
About Adoption
- All animal adoptions are good for one year and are renewable.
- All adopted animals remain in the care and custody of the Baton Rouge Zoo.
- Because zoo animals are living creatures, they can become ill, die, be moved off exhibit or to other facilities. The Zoo retains the right to remove any animal from public display. If your adopted animal leaves the Zoo, dies or is moved off exhibit, your gift will still be used and appreciated for the remainder of your adoption year.