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Baton Rouge Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 23 attractions in Baton Rouge
Traveler Description:
More than 944 animals and birds, set in their natural outdoor habitats, plus a children's area, tram and train rides make this a family-friendly...... more » More than 944 animals and birds, set in their natural outdoor habitats, plus a children's area, tram and train rides make this a family-friendly attraction. « less
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Attraction type: Zoo
Address: 3601 Thomas Road Baton Rouge, LA 70704
Tel: 225-775-3877

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4 of 5 stars
lizbr   3 contributions
Louisiana
Oct 7, 2009

As a local, I have been to this zoo many, many times. I am a big fan of zoos and like to visit zoos every time I travel. The Baton Rouge Zoo is in the process of being updated. They are working on a beautiful asian exhibit that is almost finished. There is a lot of work left to do.... more

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5 of 5 stars
muddypiggyromance   1 contribution
Louisiana
Feb 22, 2009

The zoo is really beautiful. Although when I went they had construction going on. It was a really nice expierience for my nephew. more

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4 of 5 stars
cnh624   28 contributions
Monroe, Louisiana
Mar 5, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Everyone was very nice and zoo was enjoyable. Most importantly to us our children LOVED their time at the zoo. No it is not Audobon in New Orleans but it is a nice zoo. more

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1 of 5 stars
jwooley23   5 contributions
baton rouge, la
Feb 29, 2008

one of the worst zoos i have been too. make the hour drive and go to the no zoo instead more

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4 of 5 stars
kathryndaigrepont   1 contribution
Baton Rouge
Feb 13, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

Maybe the Baton Rouge Zoo is not much of a tourist attraction, but it is a God send for mothers. I take my son to this zoo once a week and i really only ever see other mothers strolling around with their kids. It's a great place to take a long walk and let the kids run free. The scenery... more

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2 of 5 stars
rosiepink   82 contributions
Louisiana
Oct 7, 2006
2
people found this review helpful

Overall this place is a little depressing compared to other zoos that I have visited. Even the Birmingham Zoo in Alabama and the Louisville zoo in Kentucky have a a better lay out and prettier plants and botanicals. There has been major talk in the last couple of years to move this zoo to a better location. I don't know... more

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Baton Rouge Zoo Address

3601 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70704
Tel: 225-775-3877