Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
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The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo is located in Monroe, Louisiana
. It is an 80 acres (32.4 ha) zoological park that exhibits over 500 animals. The zoo holds various seasonal festivities that include the Easter Egg Extravaganza and Wet and Wild. It is open year-round, except during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
The zoo offers a boat tour that allows visitors to see many species that are not visible from the foot paths. Visitors will see many species of hoofed animals, primates, and species native to the area.
Horse drawn carriage
Horse rides and feedings
Zoo train
Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe is a city in and the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 53,107, making it the eighth largest city in Louisiana. A July 1, 2007, United States Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 51,208, but 51,636...
. It is an 80 acres (32.4 ha) zoological park that exhibits over 500 animals. The zoo holds various seasonal festivities that include the Easter Egg Extravaganza and Wet and Wild. It is open year-round, except during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Exhibits
- De Brazza's Guenon
- Black-Necked Swan
- Black Swan
- Rhino
- Hippo
- Agile Gibbon
- Kangaroo
- Wallaby
- Reptile House
- Giraffe
- Peacock
- Egyptian Geese
- Parrot
- Leopard
Attractions
Boat rideThe zoo offers a boat tour that allows visitors to see many species that are not visible from the foot paths. Visitors will see many species of hoofed animals, primates, and species native to the area.
Horse drawn carriage
Horse rides and feedings
Zoo train