In Louisiana, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate and experience the wildlife our beautiful state has to offer. Just check out these 10 amazing places in the state where anyone who loves animals should definitely go!
- Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program
facebook.com/BTNEP This national program oversees the preservation of over 4.2 million acres in southeastern Louisiana. Their website includes numerous opportunities to receive an in-depth tour of all the area has to offer.
- Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Lacombe
Flickr.com Beautiful birds of all kinds can be found at this favorite wildlife viewing area.
- Grand Isle Birding Trail, Grand Isle
Flickr.com Birdwatchers from around the world descend on Grand Isle every year to check out the amazing range of birds that fly through this island every year.
- Chimp Haven, outside of Shreveport
facebook.com Just outside of Shreveport, a refuge for over 200 chimpanzees provides a safe place for these monkeys to thrive.
- Gum Springs Picnic Area, Winnfield
flickr.com Found in Kisatchie forest, this area was built through the WPA programs.
- Kliebert’s Turtle & Alligator Farm, Hammond
tripadvisor.com Known as one of the top attractions throughout Hammond, here you can see people get down and dirty with alligators.
- Audubon Insectarium, New Orleans
Wikicommons While almost everyone knows about the Audubon Zoo and Aquarium, few realize that there is also a world class insectarium within the system.
- Natchitoches Alligator Park, Natchitoches
facebook.com/alligatorpark Another popular alligator park, visitors flock to get a look at the elusive white alligator.
- Global Wildlife Center
globalwildlife.com A popular spot just outside of Baton Rouge, this center is the closest you’ll get to a safari in Louisiana.
- Butterfly Dome, Grand Isle
facebook.com/Grand-Isle-Butterfly-Dome A sweet little dome found on Grand Isle offers a little safe haven for butterflies.
What did you think of our list? Would you add anything to it? Tell us in the comments below!
facebook.com/BTNEP
This national program oversees the preservation of over 4.2 million acres in southeastern Louisiana. Their website includes numerous opportunities to receive an in-depth tour of all the area has to offer.
Flickr.com
Beautiful birds of all kinds can be found at this favorite wildlife viewing area.
Flickr.com
Birdwatchers from around the world descend on Grand Isle every year to check out the amazing range of birds that fly through this island every year.
facebook.com
Just outside of Shreveport, a refuge for over 200 chimpanzees provides a safe place for these monkeys to thrive.
flickr.com
Found in Kisatchie forest, this area was built through the WPA programs.
tripadvisor.com
Known as one of the top attractions throughout Hammond, here you can see people get down and dirty with alligators.
Wikicommons
While almost everyone knows about the Audubon Zoo and Aquarium, few realize that there is also a world class insectarium within the system.
facebook.com/alligatorpark
Another popular alligator park, visitors flock to get a look at the elusive white alligator.
globalwildlife.com
A popular spot just outside of Baton Rouge, this center is the closest you’ll get to a safari in Louisiana.
facebook.com/Grand-Isle-Butterfly-Dome
A sweet little dome found on Grand Isle offers a little safe haven for butterflies.
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