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.

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.

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.