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Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
225-757-8905
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Ranked #9 of 30 attractions in Baton Rouge
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Dedicated to conservation, education and recreation, this 101-acre facility includes wildlife and ecology exhibits and a 65-acre cypress-tupelo swamp,... more » Owner description: Dedicated to conservation, education and recreation, this 101-acre facility includes wildlife and ecology exhibits and a 65-acre cypress-tupelo swamp, navigable by boardwalk, and filled with wildlife such as birds, bobcats, foxes, turtles and alligators. « less
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Louisiana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Enjoyed all the exhibits inside, especially seeing all the snakes. We enjoyed the trail and boardwalk also.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

I was a bit disappointed as I saw few birds and little wildlife... but it was still an absolutely beautiful walk in the woods and swamp. I was just hoping to see more birds than those enticed by the birdfeeders near the visitors centor

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013 via mobile

I loved this place, and so did the kids. We enjoyed everything about it. The visitors center had a good collection of swamp animals, the workers were all knowledgeable and very friendly, and the trails were very well maintained and easy to walk. Will visit here again.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

Besides interesting nature exhibits there is a wonderful boardwalk trail through the swampy woods behind the main building where you'll see interesting flora and all sorts of aquatic and maybe even reptilian species!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

The Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is very cool, and a very awesome stop in Baton Rouge. It is easy to spend an hour or so here just walking through the swamp and looking around.

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Cypress, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

My elementary girls really enjoyed this attraction. They have a small visitor center that has lots of snakes and a few other animals. I don't like snakes --- so I sat on a bench and let them look around with their dad. The employees were very nice and let the girls pet a baby alligator and a snake. They have... More

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

My son (8 yrs old) and I are frequent visitors to the swamp. It is a great place to break your kids video gamed/tv'd- out minds down, and bring them into the here and now. The reptile exhibits in the main complex are really great and well kept and always fun to look at. The raised decked trails into the... More

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Winston-Salem, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Well planned and tastefully done. Lots of things for big and little people to see. Inside exhibits of snakes, reptiles, and one very amusing bird. We had a ball walking the easy trails. Something here for everybody!

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

A bit of nature rescued from suburban sprawl. Perfect place to find serenity and find a little "red stick" relaxation. Educational and peaceful place. Small fee.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013 via mobile

The bluebonnet swamp is a great place to spend a few hours exploring. There are nice trails to walk and it's not difficult. Beautiful plants and animals are everywhere. This totally beats just walking around other places. Take a picnic out to the gazebo. It's very enjoyable and affordable fun!

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