Sightseeing
Zachary Train Depot
Check pricesAn 1894 railroad depot on Main Street in downtown Zachary, Louisiana, that came through the 1903 fire.
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Attractions
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
A public zoo in Baker, Louisiana, run by the East Baton Rouge Parish recreation commission, with more than 800 animals.
3000 Zoo Circle, Baker, LA 70714 · Baker, LA
About BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
The zoo sits about fifteen minutes north of downtown Baton Rouge and is operated by the Recreation and Park Commission of East Baton Rouge Parish. Its collection includes animals from many parts of the world. It was the first zoo in Louisiana to earn accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 1977, lost that status in 2018 after infrastructure problems and animal escapes, and regained it in 2024. Visitors can see featured animals such as Sumatran tigers, Chilean flamingos, and pygmy hippos, join scheduled animal talks, and take the zoo train. Entry is through Greenwood Community Park, and the zoo also offers camps, field trips, and a teen volunteer program.
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