About BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo offers a peaceful and family-friendly environment with a variety of animal exhibits and activities, making it a great local destination for families looking to enjoy nature and learn about wildlife.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a low-cost, local outingChildren who enjoy interacting with animals in a petting zoo environmentParents seeking a peaceful day out in natureSuitable for all ages, particularly engaging for young children who enjoy animals and outdoor activities
Why families love it
- Peaceful walking environment with plenty of space
- Clean facilities including bathrooms
- Reasonably priced admission and activities
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Wide, even walkways ideal for strollers and wheelchairs
- Family membership options that provide value after just a few visits
Insider tips
- Bring your own water as the cafe's water fountains may not be operational
- Consider purchasing a family membership if planning multiple visits
- Check event schedules for special activities that may be happening during your visit
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak summer hours when it may be crowded
- Days when the playground area is closed for repairs
- Some areas of the zoo, like the playground, are currently closed for repairs
- Limited activities beyond walking and viewing animals
- Some animals may appear lonely due to lack of companions
- Crowds
- Generally peaceful, but can get busy during summer and special events
- Value
- Admission is $10 per person, with additional costs for activities like the train ride ($3 per person). Memberships offer value after just three visits for a family of five.
- Food
- Food and drink options available but can be pricey; bringing your own snacks is advisable
- Accessibility
- Wide paths suitable for wheelchairs and strollers
- Safety
- Cleanliness of facilities and presence of staff for assistance
What parents say
"While the summer might change this, it was so peaceful walking around. Not a lot of people, plenty of leisurely pacing and space. So cool to see (and hear!) the peacocks and peahens. The giraffe is finally out and about. Unfortunately the Flamingo Cafe water fountains weren't working, but we brought our own so plan ahead if you want free water. Otherwise it's a little costly ($4 a bottle.) Also, the playground has a roped off section. Hopefully they are able to fix that area. The family membership is paid by just 3 visits for us (2 adults, three kids) so if you plan on going, get the membershi"
a week ago
"I went with my daughter's school, it is a nice zoo, but it looks like it needs more work done. The animals are beautiful of course. Walk around for a long time because each exhibit is spaced out very far between each other and it is not a lot to do except for a lot of walking. However it is a beautiful place to look at beautiful animals. That is it! 😉"
a week ago
"Everything was very clean including the bathrooms. Everything was reasonably priced. Admission was $10 per person. The train ride was $3 per person and lasted around 20 minutes. The workers were very nice. Trash cans and maps were spread out throughout the park. Some of the animals need friends but other than that, I would highly recommend going and will be back."
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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