Nearly two years of conversations, planning and public involvement have culminated in a fabulous groundbreaking ceremony at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo within Greenwood Community Park. The event, attended by over 80 persons including elected officials, BREC commissioners and Baton Rouge Zoo board members, BREC staff, project design team members, and community stakeholders enjoyed perfect weather..
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BREC Superintendent Wilson Describes Phase 1 Zoo Improvements
BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson was interviewed on September 16, 2020 for a 3.4 minute spot on Cox CATV in which Wilson describes the Phase One improvements being planned for the Baton Rouge Zoo totaling some $35M dollars. These funds will provide a dramatic new entry building, brand new exhibits, and overhaul some problematic and antiquated..
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BREC Commission Approves Master Plans for the Baton Rouge Zoo and Greenwood Community Park
The BREC Commission approved master plans for the Baton Rouge Zoo and Greenwood Community Park. This vote comes after a robust community engagement process that began immediately after the BREC Commission voted in March of 2018 to keep the Zoo in its current location and reimagine it using a phased approach. It included public meetings..
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BREC unveils plans to reimagine Baton Rouge Zoo
Read more on wbrz.com BY DANIELLE JACKSON | MAY 25, 2017 BATON ROUGE - BREC laid out the plan to relocate, transform the Baton Rouge Zoo to a state of the art park. People who live in North Baton Rouge believe the trade off is not a fair trade. Opponents shared their thoughts during the..
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