BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo - Baker Zoos and Aquarium

Full Amenity List

• Strollers Available
• Concessions-Food Available
• Guided Tours
• Gift Shop
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Restrooms
• Visitor Center
• Hands-On Interaction

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Over 1,800 animals await you in the beautifully landscaped Zoo. You'll enjoy L'aquarium ... more on Museum Stuff
• BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo was a dream of the Recreation and Parks Commission as early as 1960. In 1965, the taxpayers passed a millage election that provided over three-quarters of a million dollars with which to build the facility. At that time a Zoo Director was employed to help design and implement the plans for the Zoo. Matching funds were obtained from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. Construction began in 1966 and BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo first opened to the public on Easter Sunday, 1970. The residents of East Baton Rouge fully embraced ... more on BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Directions

The Zoo is conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Baton Rouge. Take Exit 8 off Interstate 110 North and turn right onto Highway 19. Continue to the second stop light and turn right onto Thomas Road. Continue one mile and look for the Zoo entra

Hours

Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (during daylight savings time) BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is closed New Years, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

Miscellaneous

• Admission: 2006 Season Admission Rates General Admission Adults and Teens $5.50 Senior Citizens $4.50 Ages 2-12 $2.50 Ages 1 & under FREE Group Rates Adults and Teens $4.50 Senior Citizens $3.50 Ages 2-12 $2.00 Ages 1 & under FREE
• Events: Check the web site for events such as daily elephant shows.
• Exhibits: Kids Zoo, Parrot Paradise, Small Cats, Birds of Prey, Large Cats, Gibbon Island, The Otter Pond, South America, Africa, Australia

Other Web Resources

• www.brzoo.org
• http://www.visitbatonrouge.com