Last updated: March 27, 2021
Thing to Do
Explore Natural History at Barataria

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.
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Tour Stop 1: Names and Places
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Tour Stop 2: Barataria Live Oaks
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Tour Stop 3: Lumbering
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Tour Stop 4: Invasive Species
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Tour Stop 5: Disappearing Wetlands
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Tour Stop 6: Alligators
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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.