Africa Safari
Park
The park is
located about 35 minutes north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. From Baton
Rouge take Plank Road north (17.5 miles from Metro Airport) turn right
onto Highway 959, Travel 4.7 miles, turn right on Highway 409, the park
entrance is 1.5 miles down on your left.
Closed on Monday &
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Last car at 4 p.m.)
closed
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years
Carload Day -
Every Wednesday, you may bring as many people along as you like,
Open to
individuals and groups, the Africa Safari Park has over 750 animals with
80 different species being displayed on 168 acres. The park is open to
individuals and groups. In addition, the park has 3 safari vehicles
which can accommodate larger groups.
BREC's Baton
Rouge Zoo
3601 Thomas Road
Baton Rouge, LA
70807
(225) 775-3877 or
visit: 9:30 a.m. - 5 -p.m. Daily
9:30 a.m. - 6
-p.m. Weekends (during daylight saving time)
Closed New Years,
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas
Wednesdays 3 p.m.
- 5 p.m.
Free Admission
www.brzoo.org
Discover Baton
Rouge’s #1 family attraction! Over 1800 animals, including white tiger,
elephants, giraffes and alligators await you in the beautifully
landscaped Zoo. . Visitors of all ages will love KidsZoo,
complete with a playground and hands-on animal encounter with farm
animals! Your visit is not complete without a scenic ride on the
Cypress Bayou Railroad or a narrated tour on the White Tiger Tram.
BREC Bluebonnet
Swamp Conservation Area
Exit I-10 at
Bluebonnet Boulevard; 1 mile south and turn right to:
10503 North Oak
Hills Parkway
(225) 757-8905
Tuesday -
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sundays, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Explore a unique
natural area near the heart of Baton Rouge. Self guided nature trails
wind through a magnolia-beech upland forest and into a 65 acre
cypress-tupelo swamp. Elevated boardwalks provide complete
accessibility. The nature center includes educational exhibits, picnic
area, and restroom facilities.
Enchanted
Mansion, a Doll Museum
190 Lee Drive
(225) 769-0005
Monday, Wednesday
- Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m.- 4
p.m.
This museum offers
a magical and educational doll exhibit for all ages. A unique museum
that entertains and informs its visitors through animation and
spectacular exhibits. Afternoon tea is also featured.
Louisiana Arts
and Science Center and Challenger Learning Center
100 South River
Road
(225) 344-9478
Monday - closed
Tues - Fri, 10 - 3
Saturday, 10 a.m.
- 4 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4
p.m.
First Sunday of
the month admission is Free.
Housed in a
reconstructed train station, the Louisiana Arts and Science Center
offers several exhibits that change each year, as well as a permanent
Egyptian tomb exhibit. For the children and "children at heart," there
is a hands-on art and science exhibit.
