We visited the center for a nature hike with a local boy scout group. Very informative. All of the scouts and parents enjoyed the visit. They also have an excellent family Halloween tour.
Though I was raised in South Louisiana, my family was not. This was a great way to show the kids and wife the life and feel of a swamp without the need of a boat. The learning center was wonderful and the trails and walkways were well maintained. The staff was very helpful. Overall we spent about 60 minutes here. It was a nice way to pass a little time.
Wonderful way to observe nature so close to the city. Walking trails are easy, benches to rest, and a couple of gazebos to get out of the rain. Needs a little upkeep here and there but overall nice place to walk, see nature, and get away from it all.
Was in Baton Rouge for a quick trip and decided to visit the Bluebonnet swamp. Really enjoyed the wildlife as did my son. I recommend it for nature lovers.
The 102 acre Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is a great place to experience nature in a large city. There are several trails you can take (a lot of it is on boardwalks) with varying distances per trail. We were there in June and it was extremely hot and humid - we opted for the shortest trail. We hope to go back when it's cooler and do a longer trail. Inside the Visitor Center, they have live exhibits of snakes, lizards, spiders, etc. as well as water, gifts, and a teaching area. Extremely affordable - the highest fee is $3.00.
The Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is a great place to take your kids for an educational, fun weekend adventure. WARNING- if you don't like reptiles, do not go here. That is the main focus of most of the exhibits inside the center and most of the animals in habitats inside are reptilian. My kids (2 and 4) beg to go here all the time. They also have a wonderful nature walk where you can walk along these raised paths through a swamp. Be prepared to see lots of snakes if it's warm. All in all, I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves getting an up close nature experience and doesn't feel like driving out to the bayou.
this is not well maintained, but the staff are helpful enough. More maintenance required around site.
Tucked away,off of Bluebonnet Blvd, you have to know where you are going to get there. It is a nice quiet place to enjoy nature. The visitor center in very informative
I though it was going to be more interesting.It is just a pond and a small 5 minute trail,with a visitor center.I though I would be a couple trails since it said it was 101 acres.It was relaxing just for a walk but short.
You'll need bug repellent but it's worth it to stop and walk through this hidden treasure. It has both a Outer (long) and Inner (short) trail, both of which have plenty of beautiful views and benches to rest on. No wild gators - if that's what you're after, go south about 50 miles and take a swamp tour. This place is about beautiful scenery, birds, lizards and the occasion rabbit. There are plenty of friendly (begging) red eared turtles in the pond by the entrance to the park, if you're absolutely desperate to see a swimming reptile. The reptile exhibit in the Center is great too.