Louisiana Aquarium

The Louisiana Aquarium at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo showcases the freshwater and coastal marine ecosystems of the state. Exhibits trace water's journey from the Red River and Atchafalaya Basin through the wetlands to the Gulf of Mexico, featuring alligator gar, paddlefish, river otters, and native Gulf species.

Louisiana's waterways are among the most ecologically rich in North America, supporting major commercial fisheries and serving as critical habitat for migratory birds and marine mammals. The aquarium educates visitors about the connections between freshwater and marine ecosystems.