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Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo

Monroe Zoo is a full zoo with animals from around the world. Not just lions, tigers, and bears - zebra, birds, and reptiles too!

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EVENTS

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EGGSTRAVAGANZA

BOO AT THE ZOO

JUNGLE BELLS

Jungle Bells

Saturday, December 19th; from 10am till 2pm. Join us for Christmas fun during our annual Jungle Bells Event!

Guerriero & Guerriero, The Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society, and The City of Monroe present a day of Christmas fun!

Free zoo admission, games, music, food trucks, Christmas characters, Santa Claus and much more. Join us as we spread Christmas joy!

Jungle Bells is right around the corner on Saturday, December 19th & it's sure to be the BEST event ever!

This Christmas themed event will showcase different food trucks, vendors, shopping merchants, Santa, toy giveaways and more!

Vendors and Food Trucks:

Sign Up will be LIVE after Summer 2026 to Reserve your Spot:

Jungle Bells

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The Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society raises funds for the upkeep & growth of the zoo.

Become a Member
Call the Gift Shop:
(318) 329-2138

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Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
1405 Bernstein Park Rd | Monroe, Louisiana

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