BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

It's BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo's 56th Birthday!

Mar 24, 2026 11:52AM ● By Press Release

Sponsored Content BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo will hold its annual spring festival, Zippity Zoo Fest. This year, celebrate the Zoo's 56th Birthday! There will be a Children's Village, education stations, a food court, animal encounters, and more.

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Krewe de Zoo: A New Mardi Gras Tradition Supporting Baton Rouge’s Wild Side

Jan 27, 2026 01:11PM ● By Press Release

Sponsored Content Krewe de Zoo at the Baton Rouge Zoo brings South Louisiana’s Mardi Gras spirit to life, uniting the community through a festive fundraiser that supports wildlife conservation and animal care.

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BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo Rolls Out Something Big

Feb 20, 2025 09:23AM

Sponsored Content BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo Unveils Giant Bowling Pin and Ball in Celebration of USBC Open Championship

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Volunteers Needed For Zoo & Greenwood Park Ribbon Cutting

Sep 14, 2024 12:07PM

Ages 14 and up encouraged to help at the facility’s grand re-opening on 10/5

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Explore the Exciting New Orientation Plaza at BREC Baton Rouge Zoo: Unveiling Fresh Exhibits and Upgrades

Jun 05, 2024 11:47AM ● By Lauren Pope

Discover the transformative renovations at BREC Baton Rouge Zoo, featuring the welcoming Orientation Plaza and exciting new animal exhibits.

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BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo Again Earns Prestigious National Accreditation

Mar 19, 2024 12:15PM ● By Cheryl Michelet, BREC Director of Communications

After an extensive year-long process which includes a lengthy application, in-person inspection and an official hearing, BREC is thrilled to announce that the Baton Rouge Zoo has once again joined the approximately 10% of zoos and aquariums in the United States to achieve the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accreditation.

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BREC's Zoo Revitalization Program unveils new Mamma & Baby Bear Play Structure

Jul 14, 2023 11:15AM ● By Staff Writer

by Lauren Pope Last spring, BREC debuted its bear play structure at a landscape architect conference. At the time, they announced:“These Mamma & Baby Bear 🐻 playground structures are coming to...

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Have you been to the zoo lately?

Apr 12, 2023 03:08PM ● By Staff Writer

If you haven't been to the Baton Rouge Zoo in a couple of years (guilty!), you're in for some pleasant surprises.The state-of-the-art underwater pygmy hippo exhibit just held its ribbon cutting...

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It's BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo's 56th Birthday!

Krewe de Zoo: A New Mardi Gras Tradition Supporting Baton Rouge’s Wild Side

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo Rolls Out Something Big

Volunteers Needed For Zoo & Greenwood Park Ribbon Cutting

Explore the Exciting New Orientation Plaza at BREC Baton Rouge Zoo: Unveiling Fresh Exhibits and Upgrades

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo Again Earns Prestigious National Accreditation

BREC's Zoo Revitalization Program unveils new Mamma & Baby Bear Play Structure

Have you been to the zoo lately?

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