This wee zoo always delivers! I grew up in the area and visited this zoo dozens of times as a…read morechild, and again when I brought my nephews to the zoo for a fun day out. I have not been to this zoo in about five years until this visit. My mother and I went to the zoo to see the new panther kitten but it wasn't on display that day which was disappointing but not unexpected. This zoo is well maintained, offers the usual array of animals (otters, lions, a wide variety of birds), and specializes in the Louisiana exhibit, which I always like to see. You can get food to feed the gigantic koi in the river running through the zoo at the gift shop for some fun but be sure to recycle the cup when you are finished. Staff does a great job of keeping the zoo clean, and the caretakers will answer any questions you have about the animals. I love this zoo and know you will too. Enjoy the zoo!

We were visiting from Ohio and found the cutest little zoo to take the grandkids to…read more (Alexandria Zoological Park) free parking, very reasonably priced to get in, mostly shaded walkways, and the best part.....It wasnt crowded!!! We saw maybe 5 other people the couple hours we were there. We were there at noon on a Thursday.

What a great place to learn about Fish stocking and conservation of our resources. They have large…read moreopen ponds that stock different types of fish which get distributed to area lakes. Inside offers a view of tanks that hold the species of fish they stock and also native fishes that they don't stock. If you go to the main office they will give you a tour of the entire facility or you can opt to just go to the visitor center and see the displays and aquariums.

Tho was an awesome experience and wish I had all the grandbabies with me they would have loved it…read more I was able to learn about alligators and actually see them up close and personal. The place is well maintained and the staff is very friendly. We picked a good day because it wasn't crowded and all the animals were out. I was bummed we didn't get to see them feed the alligators but learned why they were not feeding today. Pretty cool place to check out if you are ever in the area.

Excellent alligator park! You can buy food for the gators, goats, emus, deer and ducks! There an…read moreoption to pet some of the animals and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Some of the largest and healthiest alligators that I've ever seen! Check this place out!

I visited this zoo way back in 2005. (twenty years ago, but…read morehey.. whatever.) It was just plain sad. While I now don't agree with the captive nature of zoos, I can say I have good reason not to after everything I saw here. (which I still have on video.) Now granted, it's possible that they are all no longer alive, but I'm just giving my observations from that time period. (I can't say much for the time that has passed since then, but I have doubts.) The tiger seemed to have a hip injury that prevented it from standing or walking. There was a bear that did nothing but pace back and forth like a robot. The spider monkeys just screamed and peed on each other. Flamingoes stayed in the trees and refused to come down (I didn't blame them) Peacocks roamed free around the crowds. There was an emu that stared me down (possibly wanting the candy I was eating but he couldn't catch the tram I was riding on at the time.) There was a zookeeper riding around on a zamboni-looking vehicle.. now I could be wrong, but it appeared to be one to me. What would a zoo in Baton Rouge need with a zamboni?? I really wanted to see the elephants as they are one of my most favorite animals, but they were M.I.A! I wanted to feed this one bird that was swimming in a lake, but there was only one dry pellet.. even the food machines were empty and most of the animals seemed to be starving. I didn't look at the reptile room, but I'm willing to bet that all the snakes were well-fed! And the most egregious offense?... they kept at least 3 fully-grown giraffes in a small, enclosed room. It was disgusting. Made me feel bad for the wildlife.. or the not-so-wild lives that are being wasted in an animal prison. My younger self wanted to go to see some animals, which I love. In hindsight, I now realize that it was actually an opportunity to see with my own eyes why animals should be respected and live their lives far away from humans and their unnecessary traps. Something I myself prefer to avoid at all costs. God Bless those poor souls, then and now.

The Baton Rouge zoo is currently undergoing an extensive reconstruction right now, so keep that in…read moremind when planning your expectations. I have always been appreciative of the care the BR Zoo has shown for its animals, and it is nice to some investment happening to improve the area. Before I start - Yes, I went as an adult by myself, and YES, it was the perfect trip. I saw a couple of camps, some grandparents with littles, and several families there. It's a great way to spend the day no matter if you are with others or by yourself, so no, to respond to a friend, it's not weird going solo. I arrived and was greeted by a nice staff member who gave my my entry ticket as well as a bonus ticket for a future visit - because the zoo is undergoing improvements, you get a free return ticket to use before 12/31/2024. That's pretty great. There are maps you can take photos of showing you the suspended areas as well as where open exhibits are. Several of the enclosures are long over due for an update - the tigers need a lot more space, so that will be a nice once started. There are many different species in various areas, and on the hot day that I was there, many were very active. There is a brand new pigmy hippo exhibit with two of the species who are very active - that is certainly worth a trip. There are many seating areas, a children's playground and zoo area, an otter exhibit, and many many other things. The zoo's train is currently not operating due to the construction, but as I recall, that is a great way to see another part of the landscape. The staff were all out and about feeding, cleaning, and checking out the zoo residents. I very much enjoyed my visit, and I look forward to visiting again.

It is what it is, a free small aquarium. It's very dated but it was a good place to use the…read morerestroom and learn about local wildlife.

This hatchery is a gem. My family toured with Lindsay. She was so knowledgeable and gave us a…read moregreat tour of the facility. We saw turtles, mollusk, and fish!

I honestly didn't know this place existed until about a month ago…read more It's a free to visit unless you want to go to the Windrush Gardens which cost $3 to get in. There is also a museum called the Rural Life Museum that also charges a small admission fee. This is a nice small piece of Heaven in the middle of Baton Rouge. The sunflower field was a magical place to visit. There are many walking trails. You can even rent out s building for weddings and parties. I will definitely be revisiting this beautiful place again! It's a great place to have a family or romantic picnic. They were also having a orchid sale which was interesting to look at .

The paths that the students and volunteers create and maintain. You can hear the highway from some…read moreof the turns, yet you are tucked away in luscious gardens and walking paths. The Rural Life Museum is housed on the premises, and while the trails are free, the Windrush garden has a fee, and worth it for a day of just mindless nature absorbing. GEAUX Tigers! Keep your living lab alive for all to enjoy!

This is a very small no frills sanctuary, The enclosures look a little run down but the cats…read moreappear to be very well cared for. The place runs on whatever grants they can obtain, private donations, fund raisers and admission fees. The staff is made up of All volunteers and you can tell they love the animals but have limited funds. They are only open for visitors one day a week on Saturdays from 12-5pm to limit the amount of stress on the animals. The admission is minimal at $5 per person for adults and $4 for children aged 4-12yrs, 3yrs and under are free. The day we went was a scorcher at over 100 degrees. On our first walk around most of the cats were sleeping or lying under the shade. We stuck around for a little bit and got to see putty tat and Gomez play fighting and jumping in and out of their pool. Moses was all the way in the back of the sanctuary and popped his head up our way a few times. Boudreaux also got up and moved around as did Delilah and Samson. Samson was also in and out of his pool too. Morticia was pacing in her cage the whole time we were there. We think they were all ready to eat as we heard it was a feeding day. Unfortunately we didn't get to witness that as we had to go and no one was able to give a time as to when the feeding would take place. That would be something we wold go back to witness. They have lawn chairs, swings and umbrellas for you to sit and watch the cats, and on a cooler day I would stay for hours to observe. We went back into the office to cool off for a little bit before going back out to see them again. The stories are so sad how people think these exotic cats would make great pets until they become about 300 lbs. Others were abused or neglected, these truly are rescue cats who now have a safe permanent home and regular vet care. The office is basically a small gift shop with T-shirts, mugs, magnets etc. They also sell bottled drinks and the proceeds go back to the cats. Everyone was friendly, but I would suggest the staff (volunteers) be more professional, when taking a group on the tour and talking about each cat. The individual we had providing us a tour talked way to fast and at times mumbled. She also chose to talk while walking ahead of us so her back was to us and we couldn't hear. She was very sarcastic when explaining each cats situation and where they came from, here tone was not towards the cats but the individuals who they had to rescue these cats from. In my opinion more focus on the cats and less on the nimrods (as she liked to call them) that kept these cats as pets. I would also suggest some form of typed up sign on each enclosure which gives the back story and information. The enclosures did have name plates for each cat and a poster in the gift shop provided a picture of all the cats that are currently residing there. Currently they have 15 cats. One cat passed away last year (Robin) but he is still pictured on the poster in the gift shop in case you want to see him. This is a small place and won't take much of your day unless you just want to hang out there all day with your new friends but it's definitely a fun and interesting place to check out at least once when you're in the area. It is located about 25 minutes from our hotel (Horseshoe) and definitely worth the drive to see these beautiful cats. I will go back to observe and hopefully see a feeding.

We will be checking this place out sometime this summer. They are only open to the public for a…read moreshort window, on Saturdays from 12pm to 5pm. I've been to the outside of this place, just on a solitary drive some years ago and I didn't know what to think. I will update upon my actual visit to this interior of this compound. The stated mission of this operation seems honorable.

This place is magical. Truly what a hidden gem! I drive all around for work and drove by it and…read moredecided I had to a stop. Never heard of it or seen it before. Now, I must stop every time I drive by. Just to get some fresh air, stretch my legs, and relish God's beautiful Earth. Added bonus for this long distance driver: they have a restroom on site and it's clean and stocked with toilet paper! Gotta cherish the little things too. If you get a chance to explore, do so Plenty if walking paths, gorgeous landscape, a lake to aww over, a well-kept greenhouse, and history to explore. Can't wait to pass by here again soon and explore some more. ‍

A small gem located inside Baker for nature lovers that free…read more If you are looking for a place to walk and just enjoy the beauty of nature and hear the birds chirping this is a beautiful spot. There are a handful of different trails. It's a beautiful spot to take pictures it's quite stunning . There is a small greenhouse you can tour for free. It's a good place to just soak in nature and maybe read a good novel. I will definitely be going back !

It was amazing and felt like a real swamp tour not corporate at all. This is the real deal. It is…read morefamily owned for 3 generations I believe.

Enjoyed ZZ and his stories. We saw alligators and learned many facts about the bayou and its…read moreinhabitants.

Brianna was our tour guide but everyone there was so friendly and helpful. They really made this…read moreexperience enjoyable and amazing. Definitely get the feeding buckets. It's way better than you think it is. We probably should have gotten more. We had kids ranging from 4-12. This event was perfect for every age. Brianna was so patient and encouraging with all of the animal interactions. Things that I'm used to telling my kids, "no, don't touch!" She no only encourage touching, but holding, feeding and even riding one of the biggest tortoises, who was more than happy and not even bothered, he just wanted snacks. Holding the gator and some of the other reptiles was an absolute highlight of the trip. If you want something more interactive and family friendly, I highly recommend this spot. I can't say enough praises and I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

Super interactive. Alligators, crocodiles, porcupines, etc…read more Minnie the alligator was super happy being held and petted. We had a personal tour guide who pretty much knew every animal individually.