Schools and Teachers

Let us be the educators for a day! Take your students on a trip around the world at a place where people connect with animals.

Field Trips
The Baton Rouge Zoo is THE destination for your next field trip. All groups must make a reservation to visit the Zoo

Ed-ZOO-cation Programs
Through hands-on encounters with animals, animal biofacts, and interactive programming, your students will benefit from our structured programs designed to support your science curriculum. 

Safari Night
Are you looking for a real adventure for your class, scout group, or church group?  How about an overnight at the Zoo? Safari Night is a great opportunity to explore topics such as adaptations, classification, art and general biology.

ZooMobileBREC's Baton Rouge Zoo can come to you! Through hands-on encounters with animals and biofacts your students will benefit from a visit from the Zoomobile.  The same programs offered on Zoo grounds can come to you.

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A Little Lagniappe

School In-services

• Let the ZOO come to YOU!
• Available year-round
• Free
• Zoo educators are happy to present a program to your teachers and staff during in-service days.  Learn more about all the programs and services available to schools. 

Assemblies

• The Zoo is available for large group programs and assemblies
• Call for a quote

 Realm of the Tiger

Immerse your students in Asia. This blockbuster exhibit includes:

• Highly endangered Sumatran and Malayan tigers
• Siamang gibbons
• A walk-through aviary

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General Information:

Zoo Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Zoo grounds close at 5 p.m. daily
Physical Address: 3601 Thomas Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Mailing address: P.O. Box 60, Baker LA 70704
Phone: 225-775-3877 opt.2
Fax: 225.778.4010