- 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
- 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)
Zoo Map
Major Open Exhibits
- Realm of the Tiger, including Malayan and Sumatran Tigers, Siamangs, and Asian aviary walkthrough
- Sapo Springs, including an underwater viewing area of Pygmy Hippopotamus, Colobus Monkeys, and African aviary
- Indian Rhinoceros
- Black Rhinoceros
- American aviaries, including Roseate Spoonbills, Bald Eagles, and Caracaras and more
- Atchafalaya Swamp, including Otter Cabin, Bobcats, and aquarium
- Kids Zoo, petting yard, and playground
Major Closed Exhibits
- Giraffe yard
- Spider Monkey Island
- South American exhibits including Jaguar, Andean Bear, Baird's Tapir, Maned Wolves and aviaries
- Mixed North American hoofstock including Bison and Elk