The Baton Rouge Zoo is located 15 minutes north of downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. The zoo is owned and operated by the Recreation and Park Commission of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana (BREC), and is home to over 800 animals from around the world. The zoo was first accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in 1977 — the first zoo in Louisiana to be accredited. The zoo lost its accreditation in March 2018 due to infrastructure issues and animal escapes, but regained it in 2024.
Baton Rouge Zoo is located in Louisiana, United States. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 30.5622 and longitude -91.1600.
The zoo was established in 1970, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
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