Explore Natural History at Barataria

Lush with plant life and home to many, the preserve is a bountiful wetland

Take a stroll through forest, swamp, and marsh on the Barataria Preserve cell phone audio tour.

The wetlands at the Barataria Preserve is rich with life and stories. Hear about a few creatures, plants, and people that make Barataria worth preserving.

To hear the tour:

call 504-799-0802 (long distance or cell phone charges may apply). Enter the stop number for the stop you want to hear; for example, press 1 to hear stop 1. Press *0 to leave a comment.

• Tour Stop 1: Names and Places

• Tour Stop 2: Barataria Live Oaks

• Tour Stop 3: Lumbering

• Tour Stop 4: Invasive Species

• Tour Stop 5: Disappearing Wetlands

• Tour Stop 6: Alligators

• Tour Stop 7: The Flotant Marsh

Details

Activity

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Barataria Preserve Trails

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

• The following trails are wheelchair accessible: Visitor Center Trail, Palmetto Trail, Bayou Coquille Trail, and the first third of Marsh Overlook Trail. See the trail map and trail map description to learn more about the preserve trails.