There werent very many animals out the day we went. Didnt see a Giraffe, Elephant, Lion etc. Mostly saw birds, a few monkeys, one Tiger, that stayed hidden, and if youll look at the pictures I submitted, youll see ALL the animals we saw...the ONLY ones. Also, there were no train rides or tram rides. I understand Covid concerns but as far as the train and tram rides, all they had to do was seat people the were together in one section, skip a couple rows of seats and seat more people. It wasnt a very busy day, so that is just a suggestion to the staff, on the slow days. Even on busy days, it can be done with a little thought put into it on how we can make visitors happy and get what they paid for.

Beautiful outting. Fun and very enjoyable .Such beautiful animals and good food. I will be doing the Boo at the Zoo again next year with my daughter, grandson and good friends.Happy 2020 Halloween World Stay prayed up and Safe.

I love this zoo! It not only is close and local, its a favorite walking spot in town. The grounds are impeccable and the plantings diverse and well established. I love that all the major animals are represented and that our membership dues for our family are going towards conservation besides the animals care. I cant wait to see whats in store in the planned renovation of this valuable space.

Ive always loved the BREC zoo. Its priced right for the size. Its not overwhelming, we could see everything in a few hours while taking our time. Really nice bird enclosures, and some birds Ive never seen anywhere else; some of the Macaws can talk. If you go, dont miss the big cats, giraffes, rhinos, pygmy hippo, primates. Great for the whole family. Friendly staff. I could write so many good things. One of the best funnel cakes anywhere. If the train is running, its a fun little ride around the park and worth the extra few dollars.

I loved this zoo!! I have been to a ton of zoos and this is one of the best I have visited. Exhibits were clean, staff was friendly and animals were well cared for. The layout of the zoo was great and looked beautiful. Lots of variety of animals. I really enjoyed our visit.

This place is very fun for children and if you like something that will take a few hours. This isn’t a very large zoo so don’t expect all day to walk through. But it is a little fun extra thing to do. The lights at the zoo for Christmas are fun for the little ones and takes about 45 minutes to an hour to walk through the hole thing. Only a mile. The animals during the day are awesome to see and a great variety of small and large animals. The food is your typical hot dog and nachos food. The price to get in is reasonable and I believe it’s free if they are two years and under. I took my now wife on a date here years ago and we had a lot of fun. It’s something different and outdoors for a date. We now took our son here for the Christmas lights and it was fun. He got to see Santa and hang out with family. All around the Zoo here is not New Orleans large but big enough for a couple hours visit.

My kids had fun running around looking at the animals and learning about them. We were upset to learn how rude majority of the staff is. There weren’t many visitors when we went at all so I don’t believe they were just overwhelmed and being short. I am not local to the zoo so it was disappointing to drive 2 hours for that. It is not likely we will be back. How the staff treats visitors may make a huge impact on the overall visit. Unfortunately, we learned that here. I hope others have a pleasant experience at this zoo and the staff is better with other visitors.

Small zoo, but felt very big. Got to see some of my favorites, including the baby giraffe. The zookeeper by the giraffes was very knowledgeable about them and was able to give lots of information.

Pretty low-key zoo. Me and the kids ran around looking at the animals, but we had the most fun playing on the playground. Luckily pretty cheap.

One of my favorite zoos! The atmosphere is just great. Not too busy for the location so you can just relax and enjoy the experience. I love the natural feel of this place. There is vegetation and wildlife everywhere. The animal were so cool and well taken care of. We went around Halloween time and they had decorated and made it very festive. They had many little Halloween scenes to take pictures at too! Highly recommend

It was a lot of fun. Animals were great. The Tiger gave a bunch of roars. There wasnt a lot of people there and those that were there were social distancing. We are so coming back.

My kid and I love coming here on out little outings .. its peaceful and I love that they have the one way walking throughout the entire zoo for social distancing...

Amazing experience. My fiance and i found a peacock feather and they let us keep it! We went around the bird enclosures and the cockatoo that was back there started talking to us. It was amazing. While everyone walked passed this true gem of an animal we had the amazing experience of connecting vocally with an animal. And it even told us goodbye when we were walking away from it. Broke our hearts. Would love to go back just to spark a friendship with that bird. Truly worth the money in itself

We enjoyed the animals and the weather.It was a beautiful day.

Always fun!! Zoo staff is unparalleled. My 4 year old got a little sting and they helped, gave her some bite cream and stickers.

We really enjoyed our Sunday afternoon here. Its a smaller zoo, but very nice. Everything was clean, staff was great, animals looked well taken care of, and the cheeseburger at the flamingo cafe was delicious. We really enjoyed the Otter Chat. Worth the money. Also noticed they have space for weddings, birthdays etc.

Lines were long for food they were out of the vending machine drinks. Still a nice day to walk through

We love this zoo! Family centered with great prices and friendly staff. Great place to take out of town visitors. We especially love going on Wednesday afternoons for reduced prices.

BOO AT THE ZOO! Super fun! This is a must do for little kids in the area.

Love the zoo. There are lots of trees so it is a nice walk. Good selection of animals and most were out to see. We enjoyed the kids area roo. Simple but wonderful. The train ride is relaxing and with it. Our family enjoyed it more than the Houston Zoo.

Beautifully landscaped grounds. Nice and quiet. Plenty of shade on a hot sunny day. Several benches along the paths to allow you to rest or picnic. Staff was very friendly and polite. I would suggest the overnight Safari Night stay for familys and small groups. We had a group of 30 cub scouts and they loved it. The scouts saw first hand the amount of attention and time the workers give to each animals. Ive gone to zoos and have seen tiny, unhappy animals. You can definitely tell these animals are well cared for. Some of them are huge! What this zoo lacks in size, it definitely makes up for with the thought and attention that went into landscaping and those extra things that have been added to make each visitors experience special. If youre looking for a nice leisurely stroll at the zoo without thousands of people this is your place. Not to mention that all the facilities are CLEAN. No filthy restrooms at this zoo. We will definely be returning next time were in Baton Rouge!

Boo at the zoo was very nice. My daughter, wife and I had a blast.

Getting better, I hope upgrades continue. Boo at the Zoo was very nice.

Wasnt the best zoo honestly the poor animals they did look so sad and depressed, yeah the price wasnt bad but majority of the animals we paid to see wasnt even there. Ive seen more birds than anything and Ive couldve stayed at the house with bird feed and seen just as many birds as I did there then again its a get away from the house. The few animals they did have their habitat look like it went up for foreclosure no upkeep for these animals, seen birds pecking at their bowls with no food smh honestly Ive rather drive the 1 1/2 to new Orleans then come here those animals deserve to be in a better place

Nice and spacious zoo great for walking and viewing all the animals!!

Good prices during the week. They have alot animals to see and observe, but lack some of the greats such as a lion or gorilla. Cant wait to see some of the new exhibits. Always offering great events for the kids to enjoy!

Lots of walking so Id recommend really good walking shoes. I enjoyed this zoo very much. It was bigger than the previous zoos weve been to. I would DEFINITELY go again.

Excellent place for a last minute change of plans. Prices are very affordable.

Not the worst zoo Ive been to but definitely not the best. Last time we came was 15yrs ago and I remembered it being really good then, but was disappointed this time. Train ride was a waste of a few dollars- didnt really see any animals.

Very Nice Family Oriented Atmosphere. My children from the oldest to the youngest enjoyed themselves. Great place to hang out and enjoy time with your family. Fortunately there are many places to stop, sit, and rest while making your way through the zoo. My back, legs, and feet are cursing me...lol

Small zoo easy to walk, miss the train running.

They have the zoo set up in a giant one way circle because of Covid. Some staple Zoo animals like zebras are blocked off because of this. Also, the gift shop doesnt have the best selection. The ticket prices are incredibly cheap though.

So much fun! Literally my favorite zoo ever. We make a special trip to see it otw to NOLA. Very open exhibits with turtles and peacocks roaming around free. Very nice staff!

Awesome zoo! Super clean. Friendly people! Definitely worth visiting. Planning a return trip in August

Good times! All of the animals are back!

Nice people. No wait and my order was correct

They have lost some of the animals they used to have, but the ones there seem happier in larger and better habitats. The layout of the zoo also has more trees and greenery than it used too. The staff & animal keepers are very knowledgeable & eager to talk about the animals, especially the lady who keeps the rhinos, she was excellent!! And the train is ALWAYS a hit with my little one!Boo at the Zoo is a must for our family every year! Very family friendly and fun for the kids and adults. There are trick-or-treat stations set up throughout the zoo for the kids as well as many fall themed spots set up that are perfect for taking pics. And, of course, all the little ones in their costumes are so very cute!

So much fun and cool animals Ive never seen before!

Great place to bring the family especially with kids. Not so big as the Audubon zoo but the place is just perfect. They have a train ride as well. Price is reasonable.

Better than headlines portray. Really enjoyed a birthday party there on my recent trip. We got a chance to touch and learn about 3 animals. The train ride was awesome too. Who knew there was a swamp on the grounds.

Nice and clean. The kids had a blast

My family and I love the Baton Rouge zoo. The staff is very lovable and enthusiastic about teaching visitors about the animals and giving any extra details asked. My children adore it. It has a soothing peaceful envinronment. Today we learned they have a petting section in the kids zoo area where you can brush goats and feel the fleece of a real sheep. We got a good giggle at a goat that snatched my 9 year old sons map from his back pocket and ran away with it and chewed it up. We were delighted to be there for the running of the ducks at one hour before closing time. We got to feed them after and even got to pet one of the ducks. The staff member who lead us was so sweet and knowledgable and was delighted to have a lengthy conversation answering my 5 years inqiries about the rabbits and the ducks. She showed us the eggs the collect and explained what bird they came from and let the children hold them. We had a great day at the zoo today and even enjoyed a nice picnic by the Giraffe exhibit where my children got to see the new baby Giraffe. Go to the Zoo! You wont be disappointed.

Nothing but birds, and mostly animals that we see everyday. A lot of the habits were not maintained. We even noticed where small blue pools replaced there big watering holes.

Always love to go here, my 2 yr old always ask me to bring her to the zoo. Relaxing place and great walking exercise as well. We love to watch the peacocks walking near the cafe as we rest.

Met expectations. A little out of the way but an easy drive. Free parking. Liked the wide walkways. Great play area and petting zoo. Standard animal displays with lots of birds, no lions or elephants.Train was out of service but looked like a decent attraction. Will go again. Four stars for meeting expectations and value, does need some investment.

Really great for small kids, around the ages of 5 to 10. Its not the biggest zoo in the area, but it is affordable. Also due to its smaller size children can walk the whole path (few miles) without issues.

Still apparently under renovation. A number of animal enclosures empty, and some attractions closed due to COVUD precautions.

Great Zoo. A year pass for the family is inexpensive and they have more animals than the Audubon Zoo. This Zoo is also more laid back and the staff and animals look much happier

It is such a nice clean zoo! We love our visits each time we go. If you are looking for a family fun day this is a great outing

Great Disc Golf Course. Perfect for all skill levels. Ended up 14 over PAR but only 2nd time I have played. Who ever designed the course knew what they were doing it really challenged my friends who do tournaments consistently.

Amazing zoo that really doesn’t get enough attention and support. I would really like the community to get behind it more.

Clean,no smoking or vaping allowed.Easy walkways for walker. Benches throughout zoo.Reasonable rates.

I was extremely impressed with everything from the cost to how clean everything was. Even though it is a smaller zoo there are still a ton of different animals to see. My only recommendation would be to eat before you go.

This zoo was clean and well maintained . Enjoy a train ride around the perimeter n then walk through the inside. Some animals looked sad but i dont know if they like solitude or just bored. Was a fun day

Lovely animals, crisp fall day, extremely clean park and enclosures. Got lucky and it was lunch time for all the animals so pretty much all were out. Gave 4 stars because one alligator only, also he laid in his tiny mud puddle...looked sad. Anyways great place for families and children!

Fun place to visit, especially kids would love it.

Great inexpensive place be outside and enjoy nature and see a wide varity of wildlife

Went for the zoo lights and it was nice. Although some areas were really dark and we stood in line for 40 mins(due to only 2 windows opened) it was great for the kids to see. Bringing non perishable items allows for 50% off per ticket. Overall I would recommend but be prepared for the long lines and crowds.

What a great zoo! There were plenty of animals to keep us entertained for 2 hours. The layout threw us off a bit and we ended having to doubleback to see some exhibits wed missed but that didnt bother us!

Amazing zoo, but I did not find elephants. I think they do not have.

I live in Henderson and I make the hour drive pretty often to bring my son to this zoo. Its reasonably priced and you get a good experience!Sooo I figured since we go frequently, Id get a membership. Long story short, I got confused during the purchase process and thought there was an overcharge. I called the membership number, didnt get an answer, but not even 5 minutes later they called me back. I explained the situation and Ms Julia Black resolved the issue with no hesitation. Even though it was my mistake, she was very polite and explained the mix up and fixed my membership right away. Cant wait to visit regularly!

It a good place to pass the time with family

This zoo is a wonderful smaller zoo that children would enjoy. You can get up pretty close to some of the animals and they have a petting zoo. There is one cafe open year round and the gift shop is pretty small.

It is still a great place to bring younger children and let them see some pretty awesome animals. The only downside is they dont have as many animals as they use to when I was growing up. There are no lions, and no elephants. But there is plenty of other things to see.

Bres is by far the best zoo in Louisiana. It’s always easy to spot a zookeeper maintaining the habitats and taking care of the animal’s wellbeing.

Its changed since I was a little kid, but it was perfect for my sons first zoo adventure. He LOVED the train

Great place for kids. It’s take couple of hrs and petting place was awesome

Had a great day. Kids always have fun at the zoo.

Really love supporting our local zoo but wish they could get more resources and that they would have moved so more people in Baton Rouge could support them. However- watch out for their “deals” on memberships. We visited and we were told anything we bought in the store would go towards the purchase of a membership. Long story short, we only planned on spending $20 in the store but once we learned about the special we ended up spending like $80. because if I can get $80 of stuffed animals and a free year long pass- I’m gonna live my life to the fullest and take advantage. They sent us to the front where the membership tent was closing up. I apologized to the girl running it and brought her the receipt and explained we needed to redeem our membership. She signed up is and gave us our temporary pass and we left. 20 minutes later down the road the girl that signed us up called me after getting my cellphone number off our membership form telling me she cancelled my membership and we wouldn’t be getting the pass. I called the office and her back - leaving both messages- and never heard back from anyone.So I haven’t been back since. We get Audubon passes now since it’s a bit of a better deal but I’m kinda wish things worked out better and they had better communication so I wouldn’t have to drive an hour out to the zoo. Their playground inside the park is really impressive and will entertain kids for hours.

Such a nice visit today. Great time to get out and support the BREC community.

We had a great time! Ice cream, animals and a playground safe for smaller kiddos.

Baton Rouge Zoo is super cute. Its smaller but that doesnt mean its not worth it. Plus is beautifully landscaped. The train takes you around the outer parts of the zoo. Its not expensive and its fun. We had a great time.

Took my son for his 9th birthday we had a great time. It was hot as heck that day so a lot of the animals were asleep but the zoo was clean and we had a great time..

May as well save your money and go down to New Orleans

Closes and doesn’t tell anyone on any media platform.Fix your communications and I’ll change my rating.

This zoo needs actual habitats. I feel like its chain link everywhere. Like you have for an outside dog...not the animal habitats youd expect to see. They also need some guided tours to pump it up. Great train ride!!!! Love the entrance for sure. Wish that level of show carried through the whole zoo though.

Over half of the animals was not in their exhibit. But my grandson had a blast seeing the birds bc those was just about the only animals to be seen.

Great place for the kids. Many different animals and educational events.

A great fun and relaxing place for all ages in which you get to see many different types of Animals and species. I loved seeing the animals and it allowed me to relax and be calm. The zoo is a must see in Baton Rouge and my favorite part was seeing the tiger at the zoo and taking a picture of it.

Great place for kids, not too expensive at all an perfect size. By yhe time we seen everything the kids were ready to head out. Love the boo at the zoo!

Been going here since I was a kid. Some things have changed, but for the better. Now when Im in town, I bring my babies here. The price of admission is prob the best thing about it hahaha. Its so cheap.

Always fun & exciting. I have a membership & we use it alot. The kids love it.

One of the better zoos I have been too. Great price and every animal was out too see.

Fun zoo. About a 2hr walk through. The service at the flamingo was TERRIBLE!!! Could have been a five star if the lady wasnt rude.

Great way to spend your day admiring all of the beauty of nature and the exotic animals!!

Very well priced Zoo its definitely not the biggest zoo it has around about good selection of animals you can definitely have fun if youre looking for a amusement park that Entertain You for two to three hours youve found the right place its got Tigers its got bats its guts exotic animals I think it said there was a white alligator but I didnt see him and they said they didnt have him they only had a regular alligator.If youre in Baton Rouge I definitely go see it but its not a thing Ill write home about definitely have a fun experience though

Such a great value for a family. Never the same animal sightings twice!

This zoo still needs a lot of upgrading to do, but the kids always same to enjoy it every time we go.

The Zoo has figured out how to make the experience worth while even through COVID-19.

My nephews came in town and we had a good time at the Baton Rouge zoo. There were not many people there and the zoo is pretty well shaded with all the trees around the exhibits! One of my nephews absolutely LOVES trains so the $2 per person to ride the train around the whole park was well worth the money. You don’t see many of the exhibits while riding the train but it’s a good sit down break with a breeze. Some of the exhibits for the animals are a little sad - the jaguar for instance kept pacing and mentally looked unstable, the hippo had a really small exhibit with no grass and little water...but they’re spending money to build new exhibits for birds. We also enjoyed the petting zoo/barn with a playground in front of it - the boys loved playing on that which seemed to finally zap the rest of their energy before we left the park.

Great local zoo! Animals are well taken care of. My child love the train ride.

A very nice medium sized zoo. Everything is clean and the animals seem well cared for. The Asian bird exhibit has some remarkable specimens that have very lovely songs.

For the price of admission this is a great little zoo. Alot of the exhibits were closed for remodeling. Need better signs pointing to attractions but overall a great way to spend the afternoon amd they have BATS!!!!

It was nice ,but most of the animals I wanted to see were sleeping lol!

Pleasantly surprised to have seen some bats, I believe theyre flying foxes. I wouldnt expect too much different animals than your typical zoo animals though. I went on a lovely day and thoroughly enjoyed my time. It is on the small side but not overly noticeable.

Loved it! A lot of knats, flies and mosquitoes.*** PREPARE TO BRING OFF-SPRAY!!!

Stopped by for a special trip for our kids coming home from vacation. Its a wonderful zoo. We were walking by a pelican display and there was an employee feeding the pelicans and she actually gave us pretty amazing info on the birds without us even having to asked. We stayed until she was done feeding enjoying her input.

We went for zoo lights on the last day. Each year it seems to get better. The staff is always extremely friendly and the lights were very well enjoyed by my kids and I.

Boo at the zoo 2020

Kids had a great time!