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Monroe Zoo
Zoos, or zoological gardens, exist in many forms all over the world. The first zoo showing wild animals from exotic locations to the public was opened in London Zoo, in 1828.
Zoo now often incorporate landscape immersion, where the animals' natural environment is recreated in their enclosures.
Modern zoos range from safari parks, where visitors drive through vast areas, seeing animals in the open range, to petting or childrens' zoos, where children can hold or stroke domestic and farm animals. Zoos also include aquariums, animal sanctuaries, animal theme parks, bird parks and reptile parks, and there are even butterfly zoos.
Zoo visits are fun, entertaining and educational, so wherever you are, visit your local zoo.
Zoo in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
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Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe, Louisiana, USA offers a wonderful visit with about 400 animals over about 200 species from all over the world and there are interactive exhibits to enjoy. They have lions, tigers and bears, zebra, elk, babboons, gibbons and bison, a large number of birds, an insect exhibit and much, much more with landscaped gardens offering interesting plants and a walk through greenhouse. It's educational exploration, and there's a Children's Zoo with miniature cows, miniature horses, goats and sheep, the ZoOasis splash pad is the perfect way to cool off, and they they have a Zoo bayou safari boar ride with beautiful landscapes and animals along the way. The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo also host fabulous birthdays with excellent packages including animal encounters and a birthday cake, book today.
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Landry Vineyards2016-10-30
Located in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
Landry Vineyards in Monroe, Louisiana, USA strive to produce quality wines that are distinctive to their region located on a 20-acre site in beautiful hill country which includes a new winery, vineyards and stunning tasting room. They offer large group tours including the winery, crushing pad, cellar and bottling facility, and there are wagon ride tours and wine tastings with tasting fee waived upon purchase of a bottle, online shopping is also available. Landry Vineyards also host outdoor concerts with wine and cheese trays, Cajun Boudin and Jambalaya available for purchase, and is perfect for weddings, birthday and anniversary parties and business events which are guaranteed beautiful and unforgettable.READ MORE
The Masur Museum of Art 2016-10-30
Located in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
The Masur Museum of Art in Monroe, hosts the largest collection and exhibition of visual arts in northeast Louisiana, USA and offers the community a dynamic visual arts experience. Located in the former home of the Masur family, they offer exhibitions, public programming, and collections management as well as education programs for children and adults including artist talks, academic lectures, summer art camps, winter workshops, art classes in various media and much more. Admission to the Masur Museum of Art is always free, and group tours are available, and the permanent collection houses over 508 beautiful masterpieces by regional artists, minor works by more broadly known artists, and entire series or bodies of work commissioned from individual artists, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE
Biedenharn Museum and Gardens2016-10-27
Located in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens in Monroe, Louisiana, USA is a special place and one of the most interesting Coca Cola museums around with a long history steeped in the bottling of coca cola, and rooms full of memorabilia and exhibits provide a fascinating journey into yesteryear. There's even the first Coca Cola delivery truck which delivered Biedenharn bottles filled with Coke in the 1890s. The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens offer guided tours and special exhibits, and children's programs and a museum store plus they host concerts and more. The Elsong Gardens are the finest in all of Louisiana and the perfect place for group photo's, they are available for professional photography shoots, come for a memorable visit of this historical museum and beautiful gardens.READ MORE
The Daily Press2016-11-03
Located in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
The Daily Press in Monroe, Louisiana, USA and other areas is a store and restaurant with great atmosphere and food, and their policy is no lines or waiting, they move away from the convenience store model and offer a unique concept of fresh food in a hurry as per the communities needs. With touch screen kiosk technology, customers can build their own Famous Pressed Po'boys, salads and soups just how they like them, and there's also phone app and online website ordering, it's all here. The Daily Press also has great coffee, ice cream and cookies, and they do a mean flatbread pizza, it's a must try, and they take the pressure off your day to day routine.READ MORE
Cormier's Cajun Catering and Restaurant2016-11-02
Located in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
Cormier's Cajun Catering and Restaurant in Monroe, Louisiana, USA comes complete with outside picnic tables heating and fans, and has been voted the best boiled crawfish restaurant by the public every year since opening. The Pig Sandwich, specialty is one of the locals favorites with pulled pork and cabbage offering a unique and divine blend, and the menu here reflects the Cajun heritage of the owner chef with delights like Red Beans and rice, Ettouffee, Gumbo, Po-boys and Boudin all deliciously made from scratch. Cormier's Cajun Catering and Restaurant also do whole turkeys smoked or fried for the holiday season so get your orders in early, and there are mouthwatering freezer items to go to, come for a wonderful meal and check out their catering menu too.READ MORE
Lea’s Lunchroom, Inc.2016-11-03
Located in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
Lea’s Lunchroom, Inc. located in Monroe, has been a Louisiana tradition since 1928 open for breakfast and lunch, and no trip is complete without a slice of their world famous pies. They bake many different pies every morning with flavor choices including Meringue varieties of Chocolate, Coconut, Lemon and Banana, Double Crust Fruit of Apple, Cherry and Peach as well as Lea’s Famous Pecan Pie, and there are delicious seasonal choices too. Lea’s Lunchroom, Inc. comes with a fascinating history by the founder, and they are also famous for their legendary ham sandwiches made with delicious country ham served with lettuce, tomato and pickle on a toasted bun, come visit and see what all the fuss is about, plus there are always daily specials.READ MORE
Uncle Roberts Orchard2016-10-30
Located in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
Uncle Roberts Orchard in Monroe, Louisiana, USA is an outdoor fun center with old farm feeling as they say, and offers educational opportunities, family fun, activities and fun for all ages under the shade of 50 year old pecan trees. Combining a natural agricultural setting with unique experiences, here they provide school field trips and day care adventures for groups, there are hayrides through the pecan orchard, mini wagon train rides, covered picnic areas, a pirate ship with slides, swings, roller racers, a pedal tractor, foot bridges, seasonal bonfires and much, much more. Uncle Roberts Orchard is a great venue for parties and there are aquatic creatures, nature trails barnyard animals, an aligator pond and more, come for an unforgettable visit.READ MORE
Warehouse No 1 Restaurant2016-11-01
Located in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
Warehouse No 1 Restaurant in historic downtown Monroe, Louisiana, USA offers a unique location down by the Ouachita river in an old warehouse with stunning views, and here they are always happy to see you. There are spacious dining areas and an outdoor deck for enjoying an award winning experience of dining and they are open for lunch, dinner and cocktail. The food is what makes your dining experience at Warehouse No 1 Restaurant amazing, from the award winning steaks to the seafood and catfish platters, the gumbo, Ouachita river special, house made salads, desserts and more, enjoyed with stunning views and a glass of wine from an excellent selection, it's all here. They are also the perfect destination for celebrations and events with set menus and full service catering available, it's truly a special occasion restaurant.READ MORE
The Waterfront Grill2016-11-02
Located in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
The Waterfront Grill in Monroe, Louisiana, USA guarantees a delicious upscale, yet casual dining experience, come enjoy meals to die for in one of the best know restaurants in the area with tranquil views over the Bayou DeSiard, you'll never forget it. The menu offers sublime choices of appetizers, several mouthwatering varieties of char-grilled burgers, sandwiches and poboys as well as Black Angus steaks perfectly grilled, tender chicken dishes and the best seafood you've ever eaten either grilled, baked or sauteed. The Waterfront Grill is also your perfect host and venue for private meetings, celebrations and parties and offer fully catering services on or off site, so come dine on the deck and drink in the views and the wines, they have seating for 60 guests for private events.READ MORE
Vieux Carre Market2016-11-03
Located in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
At the Vieux Carre Market in Monroe, Louisiana, USA come chill, dine and unwind, and enjoy a wonderful experience at this casual lunch eatery and specialty grocer, where you can dine in or carry out a delicious signature dish made fresh daily by the chef. The market grocer section offers heavenly culinary delights and choices including local produce, cheese, fresh meats, and seafood, and there's a freezer case with carry out meals, plus they have you covered for your entire lunch or dinner with a large selection of wine and craft beers, and there's always something new. The Vieux Carre Market also has a back room for private dining and parties of up to 12, it's perfect for business lunches and board meetings with the full menu available, and they offer wine and beer tasting parties too. READ MORE