Plan Your Visit

General Zoo Information

The Alexandria Zoological Park was founded in 1926, encompasses 33 shady acres, and is home to more than 500 animals. The African Experience: Phase 1, which opened in 2003, and the award winning Louisiana Habitat, which opened in 1998, are two of the zoo's most spectacular exhibits.

The Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria under the Division of Public Works. The Alexandria Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

HOURS OF OPERATION
The zoo is open 7 days a week, from 9 am to 5 pm. We are only closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

LOCATION
Alexandria Zoological Park is located at 3016 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301. We are approximately one mile from the south traffic circle and two blocks from the Alexandria Mall.

If you have any questions or need more information on planning your visit, please feel free to contact us and we will help you in every way that we can.

USE OF VISITOR IMAGE
Alexandria Zoological Park reserves the right to photograph, videotape, or film our visitors, on Zoo grounds, for self-promotional purposes.