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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
- 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
- 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
- Silent Auction Requests For qualifying non-profit organizations
- About
Today's Hours 9:30am–5:00pm (Last Entry 4:00pm)
Visit the Zoo
Hours & Fees
Gates open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Zoo grounds close at 5 p.m.
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is open every day of the year except for New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Admissions
- Adults/Teens$8.75 + tax
- Seniors 65+$7.75 + tax
- Children Ages 2-12$5.75 + tax
- Children 1 & UnderFREE
Wednesday Afternoon Discount
$1.50 + tax, 2pm - 4pm, Grounds close 5pm
Extended Summer Weekend Hours
Due to daylight savings time and the extra hours of sunshine, the Zoo is open later during summer weekends! During April through August, the admission gate is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Zoo grounds close at 6 p.m.
Single admission passes and memberships are available for purchase. These passes make great gifts to include in birthday cards, thank you notes and stocking stuffers. To purchase, please call (225) 775-3877 or visit the link below.
- Please keep our animals healthy, and do not feed them. All animals are on carefully controlled, nutritionally balanced diets. Public feeding undermines our efforts to keep them healthy.
- Pets, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards and skates are prohibited.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- Please protect Zoo plants by not picking the flowers or leaves.
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult chaperone at all times.
Group Rates
- Adults/Teens$7.75 + tax
- Seniors 65+$6.75 + tax
- Children Ages 2-12$4.75 + tax
- Children 1 & UnderFREE
TO QUALIFY FOR GROUP RATES
- Minimum of 15 paying individuals
- All fees collected in advance and presented at the Admission Gate as one single payment
- Reservation made 14 days in advance preferred
- Chaperone requirements: 1 adult per 10 children
- Because the Zoo remains open during inclement weather, the Zoo offers no refunds or rainchecks.
SCHOOL RATES
See our School group information at our Field Trip Page.
Stroller & Wheelchair Rentals
Strollers and wheelchairs are available on a first come, first served basis. No advance reservations are accepted. A driver's license is required in order to rent a stroller, wheelchair or ECV.
Always secure your child with lap belt. Do not allow children to stand or move about stroller, as they could fall or cause the stroller to flip over. Never leave children unattended. Children should be attended at all times while in the stroller.
STROLLER LIMITS
- 60lb max for 1 child in a single stroller
- 100lb max for 2 children in double stroller
- 5lb max for rear storage pouch
- Child must be at least 12 months of age and able to sit upright alone to use
Rental Prices
- Single Stroller$7
- Double Stroller$9
- Wheelchair$7
- Electronic Conveyance Vehicle$20
