Cane River National Heritage Area - For Kids (U.S. National Park Service)

Photo by John Lees

School group looking at beavers' dam, Photo by John Lees

There are many activities for children within Cane River National Heritage Area and events are family oriented.
This list is meant to be an example of the "kid friendly" sites and activities in our region.

Alligator Park & Show
Alligators Up Close & Personal
Open Daily April 15 - August 15
Weekends August 15 - October 15
10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Admission: $6.50 Adults
$4.95 Ages 3 to 12
Free ages under 3
For information call:
318-354-0001 or 877-354-7001
or visit:
www.alligatorpark.net

Fort St. Jean Baptiste - Office of State Parks
155 rue Jefferson
Admission: $2.00 Ages 13-62
Experience a bit of colonial history
For more information call:
318-357-3101 or 888-677-7853
or visit www.lastateparks.com/fortstj/tchitoches.

Natchitoches Parish Library
450 Second Street
Check for Special Children's Events
Admission free.
For detailed information call:
318-357-3280
or visit
www.youseemore.com/natchitoches

National Fish Hatchery
615 South Drive
Warm water center concerned with spawning, hatching, and rearing young fish, called fingerlines. Aquarium and site tours available.
318-352-5324 or http://natchitoches.fws.gov
Visit the aquarium and tour the hatchery. School groups welcome.

Alligators, Photo by CRNHA

Large alligators at the Alligator Park and Show, Photo by CRNHA