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!






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


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.






    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


    Let's See What The Students And Teachers Have To Say:

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    Hands-on swamp lessons.




    The kids pull up a cage full of crawfish and a wiggling Louisiana snake!
    The children are delighted with the size
    of this big turtle.

    Future conservationists?


    Celebrate the Real Louisiana on the Alligator Queen!

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