I took my son to this zoo and would have asked for a refund if my wife let me. Out of the 2 hours we were there we only found 9 out of all of the exhibits with animals in them. We were told this was do to the time of day and season. We were not told of this before we entered or given a reduced rate for the lack of animals. We will not be back and hope that one day the zoo will be back to its former glory.‎

This is the perfect place for great inexpensive family togetherness. The Baton Rouge Zoo offers a great selection of animals, a petting zoo for the kids and a play area to sit and rest for awhile and let the kids play. The have a snack bar that has decent pricing. We recommend this to anyone a great way to get the family out of the house doing something without breaking the bank..

PROS: price/attractions
CONS: none

My children enjoy this zoo so much that we bought a year membership, and frequent it a couple times a month. It is not expensive, about $15 for a family of 4, and a full year membership is only about $30-$45, depending on the options you choose.

They offer seasonal activities, like Boo at the Zoo in October, where children trick or treat around the zoo at stations set up by local merchants. Much more toddler friendly than door-to-door or nighttime trick or treat!

The white tiger is usually prowling the front of his cage (you might even get a growl) and there are elephant shows twice a day.

The cafeteria makes good hamburgers, but that (and hotdogs and nachos) are about the extent of the menu, so we usually don't make it a lunch stop.

My only disappointment is that in the heat of summer, this zoo doesn't offer as shady of walks as other zoos that we have enjoyed, so I would only recommend it when it is cool enough for comfort (or early morning/late afternoon). Pack water or drinks, as the fountains have an off taste to them (one I experienced even had brownish water) . At least this zoo allows you to bring in your own refreshments! The animals cages are a bit small, but I guess it would be difficult for them to expand their existing facilities.

PROS: Wide variety of animals, low admission cost!
CONS: Very hot in the heat of summer! Avoid midday!

My children enjoy this zoo so much that we bought a year membership, and frequent it a couple times a month. It is not expensive, about $15 for a family of 4, and a full year membership is only about $30-$45, depending on the options you ...

The baton rouge zoo is a great place to take your kids during the week or weekend. The rates to get into the zoo are very low. My kids love the zoo. I suggest taking a ride around the zoo on the train. It is worth the money and everyone(including the adults) will love getting to see a scenic view of the zoo. If you can track down an entertainment book, you can find a buy one get one free admission to the zoo. This makes it a very cheap family outing.