Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, a BREC Facility
10503 North Oak Hill Parkway
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Overview
A 103-acre facility dedicated to conservation, education, recreation and tourism. It houses an award-winning, 9500-square-foot building filled with live animal exhibits; photographic presentations of the site's flora and fauna; natural artifact and mineral displays; and a sizeable, vintage waterfowl decoy carving collection. Ecology and art exhibits are featured periodically. Over a mile of gravel paths and boardwalks link varied habitats such as the cypress-tupelo swamp, beech-magnolia and hardwood forests. Wildlife is plentiful at Bluebonnet Swamp, including hundreds of bird species utilizing the site throughout the year. Birders can view seasonal species during peak migrations, as well as year-round residents.
Amenities
- Close to Entertainment
- Close to Dining
- Close to Shopping
- Good for: Groups
- Good for: Kids
- Close to Health District
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Price Range
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