Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo features 300 different species of animals.

07/24/2026

Early mornings, late afternoons, enrichment, feedings, habitat care, and countless moments behind the scenes. Our zoo keepers do it all!

Happy Zookeeper Appreciation Week to the incredible team that cares for our animals and helps create unforgettable experiences for our visitors. We appreciate you!

07/22/2026

Straight from our Summer Camp campers to one happy lion! 🦁🦓

Our campers created this zebra enrichment to encourage natural behaviors through play, and we'd say it earned her approval!

07/19/2026

Farah’s got the fancy footwork! 🐪⚽ She’s been practicing her World Cup skills and we think she may be ready for the big leagues.

Watch out, Messi! 👀🏆

07/18/2026

Hello everyone. Just to let yall know that there are not any animals or bison out in the neighborhood by Thomas street. All animals are safe and contained in the zoo. Panels are being put up on the fence and the zoo is safe for visitors.

Happy 4th of July! Come celebrate with us today at Red, White & Blue at the Zoo! 🇺🇸🐾
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! Come celebrate with us today at Red, White & Blue at the Zoo! 🇺🇸🐾

TOMORROW the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo will be filled with food, fun, prizes, and patriotic excitement for Red, W...
07/03/2026

TOMORROW the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo will be filled with food, fun, prizes, and patriotic excitement for Red, White, & Blue at the Zoo!

Will you take home bragging rights in the 🍕 Pizza Eating Contest? Or maybe you'll test your luck at the carnival games and win some prizes! Either way, there's something for everyone tomorrow from 10 AM–2 PM

A huge thank you to Bayou Bowl for presenting this event and helping us create a memorable Fourth of July celebration for our community. ❤️🤍💙

We'll see you at the Zoo tomorrow!

🇺🇸🎉 THIS SATURDAY! 🎉🇺🇸The wait is almost over! Join us for Red, White, & Blue at the Zoo this Saturday from 10 AM–2 PM f...
07/02/2026

🇺🇸🎉 THIS SATURDAY! 🎉🇺🇸

The wait is almost over! Join us for Red, White, & Blue at the Zoo this Saturday from 10 AM–2 PM for a day packed with family fun, patriotic festivities, and wild adventures.

🎡 Carnival Games
🏆 Prizes
🍕 Pizza Eating Contest
🚚 Food Trucks
🛍️ Local Vendors
🦁 Your favorite zoo animals

A special thank you to Bayou Bowl for helping make this exciting community event possible!

Grab your friends, bring the family, and celebrate Independence Day at the Zoo!

🎉 The countdown to Independence Day is on!Celebrate with us at Red, White, & Blue at the Zoo featuring:⭐ Carnival Games⭐...
06/29/2026

🎉 The countdown to Independence Day is on!

Celebrate with us at Red, White, & Blue at the Zoo featuring:
⭐ Carnival Games
⭐ Prizes
⭐ Food Trucks
⭐ Local Vendors
⭐ Pizza Eating Contest

A special thank you to Bayou Bowl for helping make this community celebration possible! 🇺🇸🎳

Gather your family and friends and spend the holiday surrounded by wildlife, fun, and community spirit at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo.

📍 Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
📅 July 4, 2026 | 10 AM–2 PM

🎡🍕 Stars, stripes, and zoo adventures!Make plans to spend your Fourth of July at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo. F...
06/25/2026

🎡🍕 Stars, stripes, and zoo adventures!

Make plans to spend your Fourth of July at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo. From carnival games and prizes to delicious food trucks, local vendors, and a pizza eating contest, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

A special thank you to Bayou Bowl for helping make this patriotic celebration possible! 🇺🇸🎳

📅 July 4, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

🐒🇺🇸 Looking for family-friendly Fourth of July fun?Head to the zoo for Red, White, & Blue at the Zoo! Enjoy festive acti...
06/16/2026

🐒🇺🇸 Looking for family-friendly Fourth of July fun?

Head to the zoo for Red, White, & Blue at the Zoo! Enjoy festive activities, tasty treats from food trucks, shopping vendors, fun carnival games, exciting prizes, and don't miss the Pizza Eating Contest sponsored by Johnny’s Pizza House!!🍕🎉

A huge thank you to the Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society and Bayou Bowl for helping bring this patriotic celebration to our community!

Mark your calendars for July 4 from 10 AM–2 PM and join us for a wild patriotic celebration!

Address

1405 Bernstein Park Road
Monroe, LA
71202

Telephone

(318) 329-2400

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