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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and PreserveA park ranger answers questions for visitors in the French Quarter Visitor Center bookstore.
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Field Trips at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center

Located on the banks of Bayou Lafourche in Thibodaux, the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center offers students a look at Lousiana life in the swamps and on the bayous. Call 985-485-1375 for more information and reservations.

Young alligator crawls through vegetation.  

Did You Know?
Alligators have two eyelids! The second inner eyelid is clear and used like goggles while the alligator is under water. These amazing reptiles have been around since before the dinosaurs, and they are designed for life in the water.

Last Updated: August 22, 2006 at 14:15 EST