Discover New Orleans’ Incredible Swamps
Discover the unique ecology of New Orleans’ swamps. When you explore the incredible swamps of New Orleans on your next vacation and you will find a whole world that is unlike anything you have ever seen before. The animals, plants, and atmosphere are completely unique to the swamps of New Orleans, so come and explore the delicate ecosystem of the swamps with 3 fantastic activities.
Dr. Wagner’s Honey Island Swamp Tour
Dr. Wagner’s Honey Island Swamp Tour is an incredible tour through 70,000 acres of stunning swamp lands. Home to red wolves, alligators, feral hogs, cougars, and many other fascinating animals, this swamp tour will take you on a journey that may surprise you with the many faces of the swamp. In addition, Honey Island is home to an active bald eagles nest, so you may even get to see the bird that often is used to represent America.
Enjoy a boat tour of New Orleans’ swamp and bayous with the Swamp and Bayou Tour. A guide will tell you about local lore and meal creations like gumbo as you take in the thrilling scenery from your comfortable boat seating. After your boat tour, a wildlife show will take place where you can see alligators, raccoons, snapping turtles, and other animals that are native to New Orleans’ swamps and bayous.
Get to know an undiscovered side of Louisiana with the Swamp Tour. This tour will take you through areas of swamp that may surprise you with their beauty and diversity. A knowledgeable guide will lead the way and tell you about the swamp lands you pass through and the history of this ecosystem and its inhabitants both human and animal. It’s a unique experience that people of all ages can enjoy.
cool! I’m imagining some sort of enchanted place out of a book…what surprises will be lurking there for me? !!!