Zoo Buddy: Whitetailed deer!

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo’s whitetailed deer! They have a buck and many does in the yard.

They also have two special ladies, Flower and Elsa. They were both raised from babies when they couldn’t survive in the wild as infants.

Elsa is an albino deer, which is extremely rare to find!

Whitetailed deer are found in most of North America. In the southern states, they’ll range from the 125 to 300 pound mark.

While construction continues on the new Louisiana Purchase Exhibit, the Reptile Building is closed. Until then, you can request some reptiles at educational programs or birthday parties or you might just see one at the zoo when staff are taking them on a stroll. Call 318-329-2400 for more information.

You can also volunteer with the zoo. Contact the Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society through their Facebook page.

The zoo is open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can get tickets to feed the budgies, feed the tortoises, ride the boat, or ride the train at the front office.

Click here for a breakdown of their prices.