Zippy Shell Moving & Storage in Baton Rouge, LA

Serving locations in and around the Baton Rouge area, including Plaquemire, Merrydale, Gonzales, Lafayette, Livingston, Central, Denham Springs, Ponchatoula, Clinton, St Francisville, Zachary, Donaldsonville, and the surrounding area. If you're looking for a moving and storage company near Baton Rouge, we're here to serve your needs!

Top Attractions to Visit in Baton Rouge, LA

1. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center - Encompassing 103 acres and a 9,500 square foot building with live animal exhibits and other local nature, the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center has something for everyone. Some trails can be accessed through the swamp for walking or running, and they also connect to other local greenways in Baton Rouge.

2. LSU Rural Life Museum - Maintained by Louisiana State University, the LSU Rural Life Museum has the most extensive collection of authentic old Louisiana architecture and cultural items and artifacts. The site features 32 outbuildings spread across 25 acres of land, divided into four separate sections. It features a self-guided tour taking you back in time to see what rural Louisiana was like.

3. Mike the Tiger Habitat - LSU's live mascot is an actual Bengal Tiger. While the university has gone through several Mikes throughout the years, each one since 2005 has been able to reside in the 15,000 square foot habitat, with lush grass, an oak tree, and a waterfall and stream for Mike to romp in. It is open to the public, as well as LSU fans, students, and graduates, for viewing on campus.

Facts About Baton Rouge, LA

1. Baton Rouge gets its name from French explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville, whose expedition party in 1698 came across a red stick in the ground that denoted the dividing line between the two local Native American tribes' hunting ground (the Bayougoula and Houma tribes). When the first settlement was created by European explorers in 1721, they kept the original discovery name.

2. Everyone is familiar with New Orleans' world-renowned Mardi Gras celebration. Not to be outdone, Baton Rouge has its own version of Mardi Gras. Taking place every year on the Saturday before actual Mardi Gras in the Spanish Town district, the Spanish-themed Mardi Gras celebration features floats, celebrations, and the city's unique pink flamingo mascot.

3. Baton Rouge is also considered to be a pivotal catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. In 1953, in response to restrictive city ordinances being passed, black residents in the city began seeking alternative means of transportation in the town. The city started to feel the massive economic pinch of black residents, who made up roughly two-thirds of its public transport revenue. While a compromise was found, it wouldn't be until nine years later that segregation was ended for the Baton Rouge bus system. These boycotts served as an example of peaceful resistance and paved the way for the Montgomery bus boycotts in Alabama.