ZIPPITY ZOO FEST – BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

Calling all Party Animals!!  Join BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo as they celebrate their 54th birthday at Zippity Zoo Fest on April 6th and 7th! 

The whole family will enjoy our Annual spring festival complete with a live entertainment, edzoocation station, children’s village, animal enrichments, special character visits, free birthday cake and much more!

ZIPPITY ZOO FEST 2024

Entertainment
Enjoy the talents of community groups from across the area. We may even have some characters stop by throughout the weekend for socially-distanced photo opportunities!

Performances at the Children’s Village

Saturday
  • 11 – 11:15 am Princess Singalong the New Orleans Princess & Ariel
  • 11:15 – 12 pm Meet and Greet with the New Orleans Princess & Ariel
  • 12 – 12:15 pm Princess Singalong with the New Orleans Princess & Ariel
  • 12:15 – 1 pm Meet and Greet with the New Orleans Princess & Ariel
  • 3 – 3:30 pm Louisiana Twirl Force
  • 4 – 4:30 pm Story Time with Red Stick Reads
Sunday
  • 11 – 11:15 am Princess Singalong with the Snow Queen & the Island Princess
  • 11:15 – 12 pm Meet and Greet with the Snow Queen & the Island Princess
  • 12 – 12:15 pm Princess Singalong with the Snow Queen & the Island Princess
  • 12:15 – 1 pm Meet and Greet with the Snow Queen & the Island Princess
  • 2 – 2:30 pm McKinley Middle School Talented Music

EdZooCation Station

Stop by the EdZooCation Station for fun and learning! Learn about animal facts, animal conservation and pollination. You might also get to meet some of our education department’s animal ambassadors!

ZIPPITY ZOO FEST

Keeper Chats & Animal Enrichments

Hear from our Zoo Keepers, ask questions and learn how we care for our animals daily. At select chats, watch our animals enjoy a special Zoo birthday treat, while you enjoy a piece of free Zoo birthday cake!

Ambassador Animal Presentations

You’ll get to meet some of our education department’s animal ambassadors and learn a little about each species from our Education Department.

When

Saturday, April 6th & Sunday, April 7th

9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Grounds close at 6 p.m.

ADMISSION

Adults/Teens: $8.75

Seniors: $7.75

Children ages 2-12: $5.75

Children 1 & under: Free

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