Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour

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Experience a real life adventure on our swamp or airboat tours on the only Nationally Approved Ecological Tour with the Authorized tour Operator for the National Park Service as seen on FoxSports,Showtime and Entertainment Tonight!

An alligator's eyes, along with his nostrils and ears, are placed on top of his head. This allows the gator to glide alo...
02/04/2025

An alligator's eyes, along with his nostrils and ears, are placed on top of his head. This allows the gator to glide along with most of his body under the surface, where his prey cannot see him approaching. There is, however, a downside to this placement: Because a gator's eyes face the sides instead of straight ahead, he has a blind spot in the front and center of his field of vision, just like a chicken.⁠
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*Photo taken at New Orleans Airboat Tours*

Alligators use their greenish grey coloring to hide in the swamp waters and vegetation from their prey. They've been obs...
01/30/2025

Alligators use their greenish grey coloring to hide in the swamp waters and vegetation from their prey. They've been observed as using tools, like a stick or vegetation, to appear more like logs or grass to unsuspecting birds, hogs, or nutria rats. | 📸: Captain Louis

When Louisiana's bayou transforms into a winter wonderland ❄️ ☃️ This time last week, our beloved bayou was dusted with ...
01/28/2025

When Louisiana's bayou transforms into a winter wonderland ❄️ ☃️ This time last week, our beloved bayou was dusted with a rare blanket of snow, creating a picturesque scene unlike anything we’ve seen in our area. We'll never get over this unforgettable day! Were you here to experience it? Share your photos of the historic snowstorm in the comments below!

Shout out to Danny Kerr with Aesthetic Perspectives by Danny Kerr for these incredible photos! 📸

Something we never thought we’d see, but have loved every minute of it- snow on da bayou! After a few days of enjoying t...
01/24/2025

Something we never thought we’d see, but have loved every minute of it- snow on da bayou! After a few days of enjoying the snow with our loved ones, we’ll be back open tomorrow, January 24th to pass a good time, sha! Tours are available at 12pm and 2pm. See y’all real soon!

Make sure to take a look around our gift shop before or after your tour so you can grab some souvenirs to take home a li...
01/17/2025

Make sure to take a look around our gift shop before or after your tour so you can grab some souvenirs to take home a little piece of the bayou with you! 🐊

Not only do we run tours daily, we LOVE hosting birthday parties! Host a one-of-a-kind celebration down da bayou and mak...
01/16/2025

Not only do we run tours daily, we LOVE hosting birthday parties! Host a one-of-a-kind celebration down da bayou and make memories surrounded by loved ones, nature, wildlife, and adventure. 🐊✨

We're often asked when is the best time to come down to the bayou for a swamp tour. Well, all the time, sha! Alligators ...
01/14/2025

We're often asked when is the best time to come down to the bayou for a swamp tour. Well, all the time, sha! Alligators prefer warmer, humid weather, so spring, summer, and fall are the best times to see plenty of gators in our area as well as Great Blue Herons and White Egrets. Winter brings out the fur-bearing (fuzzy) animals, like Nutria, deer, mink, otters and the migratory birds and alligators are still present as long as it is not below freezing. Each season also brings beautiful foliage throughout the area.

Fun fact: Alligators can replace their teeth up to 50 times throughout their lives! They have about 80 teeth at a time, ...
01/10/2025

Fun fact: Alligators can replace their teeth up to 50 times throughout their lives! They have about 80 teeth at a time, and when one falls out, a new one grows in its place—making them toothy predators for life. 🐊🦷

Adventure awaits in the heart of Louisiana's wetlands! Glide through moss-draped bayous, encounter incredible wildlife, ...
01/09/2025

Adventure awaits in the heart of Louisiana's wetlands! Glide through moss-draped bayous, encounter incredible wildlife, and soak in the beauty of nature with a local guide telling you the fascinating history of our area. 🐊🌿

HOO is ready for an adventure through our beautiful swamplands? 🦉 | 📸: Captain Louis Hatty
01/07/2025

HOO is ready for an adventure through our beautiful swamplands? 🦉 | 📸: Captain Louis Hatty

TGIF! Come visit us and pass a good time with the swampy creatures and the best tour guides down da bayou! 🐊🌿
01/03/2025

TGIF! Come visit us and pass a good time with the swampy creatures and the best tour guides down da bayou! 🐊🌿

That feeling when it's New Year's Eve and you're ready to drink champagne and pop some fireworks. Thank you to all of ou...
12/31/2024

That feeling when it's New Year's Eve and you're ready to drink champagne and pop some fireworks. Thank you to all of our wonderful visitors for another amazing year. Cheers to 2025, y'all! 🥂

Because our tour is located in the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, all of the alligators, turtles, snakes, bird...
12/27/2024

Because our tour is located in the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, all of the alligators, turtles, snakes, birds and the rest of the flora and fauna are protected and not exposed to any threats or interference. The abundance of wildlife you see on your tour are all free and thriving in their natural habitat.

You can tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile by the shape of their snout. Alligators have wider, U-s...
12/26/2024

You can tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile by the shape of their snout. Alligators have wider, U-shaped snouts, while crocodile front ends are more pointed and V-shaped!⁠
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📷: Jeffrey Brunk

Barred owls and great horned owls are masters of the swamp! These nocturnal hunters feast on small mammals, birds, and...
12/20/2024

Barred owls and great horned owls are masters of the swamp! These nocturnal hunters feast on small mammals, birds, and even snakes. The barred owl's eerie 'Who cooks for you?' call echoes through the night, while their specialized feathers ensure a silent flight.

📷️: dillanw27 on IG

🌿🌊 Let’s explore the amazing world of wetlands! Did you know that swamps are hidden gems, with land under the water, whi...
12/17/2024

🌿🌊 Let’s explore the amazing world of wetlands! Did you know that swamps are hidden gems, with land under the water, while marshes are wetlands with water on top of land? Both types of land are important and packed with all kinds of life! 🐦🌿

📸: lifetime_of_adventure on IG

Alligators have dark, rough skin that helps them blend into swampy environments. Their eyes, nostrils, and ears are po...
12/13/2024

Alligators have dark, rough skin that helps them blend into swampy environments. Their eyes, nostrils, and ears are positioned on the top of their heads, allowing them to see, breathe, and hear while almost completely submerged in water.

📷️: shot_by_kevin.h on IG

Escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the swamp! 🙌🌤️📷️: _heartofstone__ on IG
12/11/2024

Escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the swamp! 🙌🌤️

📷️: _heartofstone__ on IG

Address

6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway
Marrero, LA
70072

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+15042932338

Website

http://www.jeanlafitteswamptour.com/

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Venture less than half an hour outside of the Big East and find yourself immersed in the natural beauty and serenity of our swamplands. #SwampTour #JeanLafitteSwampTour #Bayou

Fairytales can come true at Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours! ✨👑🐸💚

Nothing calms the mind quite like a slow ride down our Cajun highway.

Happy Mardi Gras from down da bayou! 💜💚💛

Need a good reason to come on the traditional swamp tour? Here’s 5💚🐊💚

The best time at the best place🐊🎶🐊

Don’t forget to tag us on your tour! When y’all get off make sure to spin the wheel and you’re guaranteed to win a cool prize😎🎊

Captain Lawerence interview with #SummerTimeSydney ! 🐊🕵️‍♀️

This song is actually very catchy🤔🎶😂🐊 What are some of your favorite alligator themed songs? 📸: @arndts.arent.staying.put

Alligator eyes have two sets of eyelids. The outer lids are like human eyelids. They are made of skin and close top-to-bottom. The inner lids are clear and close back-to-front. While an alligator is sitting about or swimming, these inner eyelids protect the alligator's eyes and provide clearer vision in the underwater environment. #AskJeanLafitte

Alligators can’t drown!
Alligators can’t drown!

Did you ever wonder how alligators are able to eat without swallowing a bunch of water? Captain Jason is here to tell you in our first installment of #AskJeanLafitte. Do you have any burning swamp questions? Let us know in the comments!

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