Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
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| Location | Monroe, Louisiana |
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| Land area | 80 acres (32 ha)[1] |
| Coordinates | 32°27′59″N 92°05′37″W / 32.4663°N 92.0937°WCoordinates: 32°27′59″N 92°05′37″W / 32.4663°N 92.0937°W |
| Number of animals | 500[1] |
| Website | www.monroezoo.com |
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The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo is located in Monroe, Louisiana. It is an 80-acre (32 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.[2]
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[edit] Exhibits
- De Brazza's Guenon
- Black-Necked Swan
- Black Swan
- Rhino
- Hippo
- Agile Gibbon
- Kangaroo
- Wallaby
- Reptile House
- Giraffe
- Peacock
- Egyptian Geese
- Parrot
- Leopard
[edit] 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.[3]
- Horse drawn carriage
- Horse rides and feedings
- Zoo train
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b "Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo". ci.monroe.la.us. City of Monroe. http://www.ci.monroe.la.us/zoo.php. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- ^ "Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo". monroezoo.com. Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo. http://www.monroezoo.com. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". monroezoo.com. Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo. http://www.monroezoo.com/faq.html#0. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
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