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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!
- Krewe de Zoo Join the wildest krewe around by purchasing a Krewe de Zoo hang tag featuring our pygmy hippo, alligator, or flamingo!
- 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.
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Today's Hours 9:30am–5:00pm (Last Entry 4:00pm)
Krewe de Zoo
Join Krewe de Zoo at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, where animals can adopt YOU!
Hang tags are just $1 for purple, $1 for blue, $3 for green, and $5 for gold.
NEW FOR 2026 - Lacumba yard signs! Yard Signs are $50 and must be pre-ordered. The deadline to purchase yard signs is January 30th. Signs must be picked up at Southern University, details will be provided.
The celebration runs from January 2 through Mardi Gras Day.
