Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo

The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo is located in Monroe, Louisiana. It is an 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 ride

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

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