Alexandria Zoological Park
The Alexandria Zoological Park is a 33-acre (13 ha) zoo located in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States. Its history begins in 1926. A drive of 24 mi reaches Kisatchie National Forest.
A zoo & aquarium inside Alexandria
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 93–93°, and about 93 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Alexandria
Alexandria Zoological Park is inside Alexandria, which has 44 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Alexandria (AEX) has airline service, about 6 miles from Alexandria Zoological Park.
Established in 1926
Alexandria Zoological Park dates from 1926. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Alexandria Zoological Park
The Alexandria Zoological Park is a 33-acre (13 ha) zoo located in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States. First opened to the public in 1922, it is owned by the City of Alexandria and operated by the Division of Public Works. It is home to about 500 animals.
The zoo was started in 1922 in Bringhurst Park as a row of cages. When the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) threatened to close the zoo in the 1960s, the city created the committee that is now Friends of the Alexandria Zoo (FOTAZ), the support organization for the zoo.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 500 animals
- Area
- 33 acres
- Established
- 1926
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Bases for Alexandria Zoological Park
The nearest towns with places to stay are Alexandria (44) and Pineville (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Alexandria Zoological Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | in town | — | 44 38 hotels · 3 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 42,938 | $184K | D− |
| Pineville | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 campground | 13,967 | $202K | — |
| Woodworth | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,758 | $302K | — |
| Ball | 10 mi north | 15 min | 2 1 motel · 1 campground | 3,793 | $176K | — |
| Pollock | 14 mi north | 20 min | 3 3 RV parks | 393 | $115K | — |
| Center Point | 15 mi east | 20 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 580 | $184K | — |
| Marksville | 26 mi southeast | 40 min | 5 1 hotel · 3 motels · 1 campground | 4,744 | $152K | D− |
| Colfax | 22 mi northwest | 30 min | 2 2 RV parks | 1,393 | $73K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Alexandria Zoological Park
These lie within 66 miles as the crow flies.
124 mi National forestKisatchie National Forest
57 mi Ancient siteLos Adaes
65 mi MuseumStanton Hall
22 mi MuseumLouisiana History Museum
41 mi National Historical ParkCane River Creole National Historical Park11K visitors a year
32 mi MuseumAlexandria Museum of Art
65 mi MuseumRosalie MansionPhoto credits
Kisatchie National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain · Los Adaes: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Stanton Hall: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Louisiana History Museum: Freeneth at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Cane River Creole National Historical Park: James W. Rosenthal, Public domain · Alexandria Museum of Art: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rosalie Mansion: Elisa Rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Know before you visit Alexandria Zoological Park
Is Alexandria Zoological Park in Alexandria?
Yes. It’s inside Alexandria, LA.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria Zoological Park?
February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 64–80°.
What is the closest airport to Alexandria Zoological Park?
Alexandria (AEX), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 158 miles.
Where should I stay near Alexandria Zoological Park?
Alexandria (in town, 44 places to stay), Pineville (5 mi, 6 places to stay) and Pollock (14 mi, 3 places to stay).
Local tips in Alexandria
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