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Alexandria Zoological Park

Tourist attraction Zoo

One of the Most Reviewed Tourist attractions in Alexandria


Address

3016 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301, United States

Website

www.thealexandriazoo.com

Contact

+1 318-441-6810

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Hailey M. 6 months ago on Google
    It was a really good day to go to the zoo. Not many people, which is always nice. A few of the enclosures are under renovation, but the ones that had animals in them are so worth it. It's a very large location compared to some. Definitely will be going back when it gets a little more cooler. It wasn't too hot today, and thank goodness for all the shade!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 MJ 1 year ago on Google
    I'm so thankful that Alexandria has this zoo. It's such a fun & pleasant place to visit. Nice walkways & plenty of open areas to see the animals. Even a train ride around the zoo for the kids and young at heart. Staffy is friendly & professional with the animals. Place and bathrooms very clean. The only complaint I have is the snack bar. Very little to choose from & very small portions for the price. Great place to visit anytime of year 😀
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Digital S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Alexandria Zoo is a wild delight! A perfect blend of education and fun. Diverse animal exhibits, well-maintained grounds, and friendly staff make it a must-visit. An enriching experience for all ages, offering a close-up encounter with nature's wonders. From majestic big cats to playful primates, every visit promises adventure and learning. The zoo's commitment to conservation and animal welfare adds a meaningful layer to the experience. With engaging activities and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a gem for families and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lucas C. 2 years ago on Google
    The Aleaxandria Zoo in central Louisiana is a good place to take the kids if your cruising through the area. Since Alexandria is a smaller town it's usually not to overly crowded. We took my teenage boys and my younger niece and nephew and we all enjoyed the southern charm of the decor and historic theme.A couple of hours and your ready to hit the road without feeling like you hiked up a mountain by the end of the visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 samir p. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for Kids. You can spend at least 2 hours here. They got a good collection! We were surprised to see variety animals. Most of were in healthy condition. A must go place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tammy E. 8 months ago on Google
    I have been to zoos all over our nation. This zoo is easily in my top 5! The animals were very well cared for. Each animal had a very large space to roam with plenty of natural shade and running water. There were plenty of zoo keepers walking around, ready to talk and answer questions . We will be returning
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle F. 8 months ago on Google
    So beyond what I was expecting!! I thought this place was going to be small but wow! Prices are great and when you get in there and see how much there is, it was really impressive. I love the set up, the animal habitats, and the friendliness of the staff. It was so super hot so some animals either weren't out or were hiding from the heat, which is completely understandable, but we still saw the vast majority of the animals. I LOVED how they had fans and other cooling measures in place to keep the animals as comfortable as possible in this heat. We visited every animal and they all looked happy and healthy to us. We did the story walk and completed the survey and got to pick out free books from the gift shop. The cafe and the gift shop were both adorable with reasonable prices and the train was a cute little trip through the shade and around the zoo. We had 2 adults and 3 teens in our group and absolutely loved it so we highly recommend it! And I finally got to see a Gator in Louisiana! 😍😁
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tereza P. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little zoo, we're definitely planning on getting the yearly pass once my son is a bit bigger. Love their education programs and the otter enclosure 😍🦦
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little zoo. Had a lot of different birds and animals that I had never seen before, even at much larger zoos. Admission was reasonable and the paths were 90% shaded, which is a huge bonus in the central Louisiana heat.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Loko F. 2 years ago on Google
    Had an AWESOME time looking at all of the beautiful animals here ❤ Former Zoo Director Robert Whitt, who helped kickstart the quality of this zoo, supposedly haunts these grounds also! Be sure to visit this place while in Alexandria, Lousiana 💯💪
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justin D. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a pretty nice zoo and the prices are reasonable . We spent about two hours there and went slow, it's just right for a morning or afternoon adventure. It was not busy at all, which was nice. The only thing I could even complain about would be that the train wasn't running, but it is understandable due to the heat index being overr 100. Other than that the only suggestion I could make is that they should stay open later in the evening so that it is cool enough that the animals will come out. Most of the bigger animals weren't out due to the heat.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bekah W. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful zoo! The animals look very well cared for, are playful and alert. Enclosures have lots of natural elements and things for the animals to do, all are very clean. We really enjoyed the Louisiana Section and the Jaguars!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ali T. 2 years ago on Google
    A MUST DO!! With kids of any age! The pathways are perfect for keeping your toddler on track (lol), I could see it getting congested on the weekends though. But a weekday is the perfect time to visit if you can. The exhibits were at eye level for kids which is amazing. Very stroller friendly. So many animals including lions, leopards, wolves, alligators, birds, snakes, fish, bears, monkeys and many more! What an affordable way to spend a few hours! We loved our time here!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jess H. 1 year ago on Google
    They give you fish food at the gate when you pay and a ticket to feed birds. You have to purchase them for $2.00 a piece but it's so worth it. My husband loved feed a bird very clean and pretty. Very clean bathrooms with changing table also very clean. Cup of fish food we received, my 7month old love the whole thing especially the otters.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 drprotv 1 year ago on Google
    This is the nicest small zoo I’ve ever been too. You’re very close to many animals you’d normally see from way further back. I walked around with a big smile on my face for an hour. Some parts of the zoo are aging better than others. Like life, it’s what you focus on that matters.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nate V. 9 months ago on Google
    A lot of awesome animals. Went during a heat advisory and really glad they had AC restrooms/vending areas to cool off with a baby for a little bit. Had lunch at the cafe and the food was hot/fresh. Going to definitely be back, hoping their train is running next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pastor Adam C. 1 year ago on Google
    We love the Alexandria zoo. The fish pond is absolutely beautiful and the train is always fun. The family always has a great time looking at the alligators and bears and the lions. The monkeys always put on a good show and the gift shop has all kinds of different things to choose from.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donna T. 7 months ago on Google
    It had been years since we visited the Alexandria zoo. It has expanded greatly but still beautifully landscaped. We did go on a day with temperature in the 100s. It was HOT.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A H. 5 months ago on Google
    The zoo is small but a lot bigger than expected. Not bad at all for $8,75, they have some exciting animals like lions, bears, jaguars, cougars, and wolfs (and lots more!). You can easily spend 2hours+ here. On a week day, it was very quiet, and you can get really close to the animals. The only thing I noticed is that almost all the larger mammals were constantly repeating the same walk at the side of the gate. I'm not an animal behavior expert, but it looked like they were bored.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth DeGrie K. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty great! Much bigger than when I was a kid and a larger selection of animals. My daughter loved it! She loves feeding the koi as much as I did as a child!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lt J. 2 years ago on Google
    The kids had a great time! The weather was nice and even the staff we ran into were super friendly as they were cleaning the animals habitats. The only reason I didn't give it 4 stars was because the tigers ALL THREE tigers were deceased and several animal exhibits were closed. Lion, emus. Closed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian M. 1 year ago on Google
    Not a huge zoo but it was big fun with the kids! We had fun seeing the animals and riding the train without breaking the bank! Great place to bring the small kids. I doubt teenagers will be impressed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie R. 2 years ago on Google
    I haven't been to the Alexandria zoo in more than 20 years so it was a wonderful experience and, then being a holiday Light safari event, that made it even better including the train ride.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clarke W. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this zoo! Easy to find, plenty of parking, prices were extremely reasonable, and we were even able to rent a wheelchair for the less-than-ablebodied member of our group. Staff were friendly and helpful and gave us a preview of what to expect from our visit as we entered the park. The park was clean and easy to navigate and even with the continuing hurricane damage repairs going on, there is plenty to see and be enjoyed by children and adults alike. We highly recommend spending a day here and we will definitely be back. Well done, y'all!

  • 5/5 Kat 2 years ago on Google
    Truly a lovely zoo! The zoo is lush and green which makes for a beautiful natural environment. It's so clean for the animals & guests. Plus the zoo layout allows you visit all the animals without having to zip-zag or back track. It was a little under a 2 mile walk which was an easy walk, nothing steep to walk up or down. Also, watching all the Christmas decorations go up for the Lights at Zoo it looks like an event I'd love to go too! * If you have a membership to the Association of Zoos & Aquariums it's free to visit

  • 5/5 N P. 5 months ago on Google
    Such a cute zoo, the path around it is shaded. So you don't have to be in the sun all day. We got in relatively quickly, we had 1 person in front of us. We also got a military discount. It was $15 for myself has been and my 9 month old was free. We enjoyed the animals and all of the enclosures and the extra props that were put in place. Especially with it being halloween it was super cute. Also I really enjoyed the first exhibit. We looked at which was the coyfish monkeys and ducks all-in-one little area. They really did a good job setting up the zoo. And they also have a cafe, a playground for kids. And it's relatively clean, the cages don't stink so they take good care of their animals here.

  • 5/5 Jacob L. 5 months ago on Google
    We were there during boo at the zoo. We had an excellent time just very busy and crowded. I'm from out of town so I don't know how it is on a regular basis. I would definitely come back just during a less crowded day.

  • 4/5 frank h. 2 years ago on Google
    It was all right for the kids train ride was cool had quite a few different animals over all Worth it for the kids and kind of cool for the adults

  • 5/5 Bryant A. 5 months ago on Google
    Beautiful and well laid out zoo with tons of different types of animals. Decent sized and well laid out enclosures. Handicap accessible throughout. Cafe has decent prices as does the gift shop. Best zoo in Louisiana that I have visited. Smooth and clean walkways throughout made it very stroller friendly as well. Very impressed and will return.

  • 5/5 Rebecca K. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow what a great place. Smaller zoo, but worth every penny. The exhibits are very nice and they have lots of animals I've never seen before. Takes about 2 hours to see the entire zoo but we stayed longer because it was so nice and the kids were having a blast. Would definitely come back.

  • 5/5 cesar t. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a great time with my family. I've been to way bigger zoo's, but this one is still great. Cheaply priced, the majority of their animals are awake and active, and it has a nice scenery. My kids loved it.

  • 5/5 Jeremy K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great zoo! Fun way to spend a day seeing all the animals.

  • 5/5 Jmeud 2 years ago on Google
    Incredibly fun, animals are close by in good habitats. Keepers are on hand to answer questions and interact. Walking path has a natural flow, shaded area and not steep.

  • 3/5 Arkhambatknight The g. 2 years ago on Google
    It was so fun there! I haven't been in a while. All the lions were sleep, but it's ok! I would have rated higher but there were not a lot of animals up. *most of them were sleep*

  • 5/5 Sam O. 10 months ago on Google
    Very nice zoo. It was a lot bigger than expected for the size of the city. The grounds were well kept and all the water features for the animals seemed to be well maintained with fresh water.

  • 4/5 Alli R. 2 years ago on Google
    Went on a Sunday afternoon and it was so peaceful. Most of the animals were out or laying within view. The bathrooms were clean. The habitats were clean. A few other people/ families but not over crowded. Location: near the mall area but easy to get to using GPS. Environment: clean, no foul smells. Walkways were clear. The routes had labeled signs for restrooms, animal locations, and exits. The entire place is fairly shaded and comfortable. The animals seemed calm and relaxed- napping, sitting and looking around, or playing with each other. Pricing: about $7 for adults. Animals: lions, leopards, mountain lion, fennec fox, wolves, 2 types of bears, eagles, owl, many monkeys, many birds, peacocks that roam the park, anteater, deer, koi fish, alligators, turtles, ducks, flamingos, sloth, otters, raccoons, hogs, capybara, tapir, porcupine, tri-colored squirrel, kangaroo, iguana, snakes, frogs, and many many more. Animals are listed on their website. They do not have elephants, zebra, hippos, rhinos, or giraffes as of 12.14.2021; they did not have tigers when we went. Unfortunately their white and orange tigers passed away in 2021. They may get other tigers eventually, but for now there is a memorial for their long-term tigers at the tiger area. Staff: didn't talk to any other than the person at the ticket counter. They seem nice and attentive to the animals. The Train conductor was friendly. Other: they do have some on-going projects as of Dec 2021. We saw that they are preparing to install a parakeet exhibit near the kangaroos (towards the end of the park). Overall, it's worth a visit. It's pretty affordable and there are plenty of animals to see. It took us about 2-3 hours to casually walk through, take photos and take our time with each animal. It was a relaxing visit and we will for sure return!

  • 4/5 John B. 9 months ago on Google
    Very nice clean family fun. Lots of the animals were not visible but many were and they were great. The train ride was not running today but is a must when available. Just be prepared for the Louisiana heat and humidity.

  • 5/5 MaryBeth S. 10 months ago on Google
    It's such a fun and diverse zoo. We came here with our daughter and other kids while in town for a graduation. The place was amazing and I couldn't believe the variety of the animals. We fed the fish and did the bird feeding experience as well. Everyone was nice and helpful with any questions we had. I highly recommend visiting here.

  • 5/5 Julie L. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff at the entrance, the food plaza, the gift shop and other areas we observed were very polite. They were professional and patient as the littles picked out their items. The volunteer with the spider monkeys was very happy to talk with us and teach us about them as she was working with them. The park is clean. Some exhibits are still being repaired from hurricane damage. Overall this was a great visit.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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