Girl and Gator Louisiana's most historic wetlands habitat is the perfect place to learn about and celebrate history, biology and swamp ecology.

Alligator Bayou, located in the 17,000-acre Spanish Lake Basin, is on the Mississippi River Flyway, so this habitat teems with life. Students get acquainted with resident and migratory birds, nutria, ‘gators, snakes, the cycles of the swamp and the importance of preserving the wilderness.

The fenced and covered Alligator Queen is appropriate for all ages and is also handicap friendly. Tours on our 49-passenger boat are available year-round and scheduling is flexible.

Look at those smiles!
Kids In The Hut

 Our customized educational tours consist of:
  • Safe, hands-on experiences with native animals such as
    snakes, a baby ‘gator, turtles and mammals
  • Narrative on wetlands ecology, wildlife, and Louisiana history
  • Science experiments in cooperation with instructors: ecology/environmental science
Science Experiment
Your visit can also include:
  • Informative and fun presentations
    complete with hands-on lessons
  • Special presentations on Native American, Cajun
    and other Louisiana cultures, music, ecology and science
  • Bag lunches on the bayou-side pavilion
  • One-pot meals such as jambalaya, gumbo,
    etouffeé or red beans & rice.

    • Tour Guide Jim Ragland
    performs an experiment
    on eco-conservation.

    Alternative Activities
    To run concurrently with the tour. Choice of one:
    • WILDLIFE REHABILITATION PRESENTATION
      A licensed rehabilitator gives a presentation for approximately 45 minutes to one hour. There are animals included in this presentation.
    • AFRICAN-AMERICAN STORYTELLING AND DOLLMAKING
      An African-American dollmaker talks about her life and heritage and shares her experiences through doll making.
    • GUIDED NATURE WALK
      A staff naturalist gives a running presentation on a walk that winds along scenic Frog Bayou - topics range from butterflies to snakes.
    • CAJUN DANCERS
      One to three couples, in costume, demonstrate Cajun dancing to the children and give them lessons.
    • CAJUN FIDDLER
      A Cajun musician plays his fiddle and gives a presentation on the history and culture of the Cajuns as it relates to music.


    Here are a few of the schools which have visited us:

    • Harding Elementary 
    • North Highlands Elementary
    • Gonzales Primary
    • Donaldsonville Elementary
    • Hathaway Elementary
    • Donnie Bickham Middle School (Shreveport, La.)
    • Senetobia High School
      (Senetobia, Mississippi)
    • Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
    • Episcopal
    • Forest Hills Elementary
    • Park Forest Elementary
    • Parkview Oaks
    Swamp Lessons
    Hands-on swamp lessons.
    Kids And The Crawfish Trap
    The kids pull up a cage full of crawfish and a wriggling Louisiana snake!
    		 Kids And A Turtle
    The children are delighted with the size
    of this big turtle.
    Future Conservationists?
    Future conservationists?
    Celebrate the Real Louisiana on the Alligator Queen!

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