- Visit
- Animals
- Events & Rentals
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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)
Shopping & Dining
Shop and snack at the Zoo!
Discover our brand-new Adventure Market Giftshop, fuel up daily at Flamingo Cafe, and cool off with seasonal treats at Cool Critters.
This applies to general admission guests only and does not include school groups or field trips. For information on field trips, please visit this link.
Come for the wildlife, stay for the fun!
*We apologize for the inconvenience; We no longer accept $50 or $100 bills.
Adventure Market
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. - quarter before close.
Flamingo Cafe
To the left, after walking inside the front entrance—walk past the tortoises and take an immediate left at the Wayfinder.
Open daily from 10 a.m. - 30 minutes before grounds close.
Cash, Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay (at select registers) accepted.
Cool Critters
*Open seasonally
Straight after walking inside the front entrance—walk past the giraffe circle and follow the path past the giraffes.
Cash, Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay (at select registers) accepted.