- Baton Rouge Zoo
Infobox zoo
zoo_name=Baton Rouge Zoo
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image_width=250 px
image_caption=Baton Rouge Zoo
date_opened=1970
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location=Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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num_animals=1,800
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website=http://www.brzoo.org/The Baton Rouge Zoo is located 15 minutes North of downtownBaton Rouge, Louisiana . The Zoo is operated by BREC, the Recreation and Park Commission ofEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana . BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is home to over 1,800 animals from around the world. The Baton Rouge Zoo was the first zoo in Louisiana to achieve the distinguished honor of being accredited by theAssociation of Zoos and Aquariums .Hours
The zoo is open between 9:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily and until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday during daylight savings time. The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Admission
The admission price for adults is $6.00, senior citizens, $5.00, ages 2 to 12 $3.00, and children under age 1 are free.Membership packages for free admission and other exciting benefits are available.
External links
* http://www.brzoo.org
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