Where can I see alligators in Shreveport?
Located in Shreveport, Gator Country is the largest alligator park in Louisiana. Previously known at Bayou Pierre Alligator Park, the seven-acre has been around for over 20 years. Home to more than 250 alligators, visiting Gator Country is like stepping right into the Atchafalaya.
Where can I feed alligators in Louisiana?
Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery
- 74645 Allen Rd, Covington, LA 70435.
- (985) 892-3669.
Are there crocodiles in the Louisiana bayou?
If you planned on seeing crocodiles during your New Orleans swamp tour, I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but crocodiles don’t inhabit New Orleans. However, you will find alligators as well as other fascinating wildlife when you take a guided swamp tour through the Louisiana Bayou.
Are there alligators in Cross Lake Shreveport?
Yes, there are alligators on Cross Lake. There are alligators in nearly all large bodies of water in North Louisiana.
How many alligators are in the swamps of Louisiana?
2 million
These captivating creatures have roamed the earth for nearly 200 million years and there are nearly 2 million wild alligators in Louisiana.
Is it illegal to feed wild alligators in Louisiana?
There is no Louisiana law against feeding alligators. However, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries does advise against it, saying “alligators overcome their natural shyness and become accustomed or attracted to humans when fed.”
Where can you hold alligators in Louisiana?
The Gator Chateau
The Gator Chateau is home to baby alligators. We keep the gators until they are able to be released back to their natural habitat. Our alligator handlers will educate you on all things alligator! Our babies are hand fed, they don’t bite & you can hold them and take your picture!
Can you swim in Cross Lake Shreveport?
Cross Lake is a great swimming lake. Most of the property around the lake is private, but you can take a dip in the water at the Ford Park area on the south side of the lake. The park also has a beautiful picnic are bbq area.