Barataria Preserve Visitor Center
6588 Barataria Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072
About the Business
The Barataria Preserve Visitor Center, located at 6588 Barataria Boulevard in Marrero, Louisiana, is a travel agency that offers a unique experience in Louisiana's wild wetlands. The preserve's 26,000 acres feature bayous, swamps, marshes, and forests, providing a home to a diverse range of wildlife including alligators, birds, and various plant species. The visitor center showcases exhibits on the importance of the area and its relationship with the land and its people, as well as offering educational programs and field trips for visitors, including a Junior Ranger program for kids. The park store sells a variety of items including books, music, insect repellent, and field guides. The institution is currently undergoing repairs and replacements for trails damaged by Hurricane Ida in 2021, with a focus on incorporating sustainable design for long-term resiliency. Admission to the preserve is free, and visitors can explore the area through self-guided tours, cell phone tours, and guided walks. For updates on trail status and events, visitors can check the preserve's website and social media pages.
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Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday:
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Reviews
"Very nice visitor center. Nice boardwalks, but are sor not yet repaired from storm damage. At the visitor center, it is mostly open, and we have always seen alligators there. Due to the drought, they are temporarily away to be in water."
"Wonderfull National Park with many trails for all levels. We get lucky to see alligators right on the visitor trail few feet after the visitor center. You get to know more about the wetlands and the swamp during the guided tour that we really loved. The Rangers are amazing, thank you. Kids also loved the Junior Ranger program."
"Great place for a quick nature hike. Visitor center trail was mostly boardwalk. If you go to the overlook and back, it's right at 4 miles. In this 4 miles we saw several types of snakes and 3 or 4 alligators. Definitely a cool spot!"
"Excellent! This is a long walk of you are doing the entire trail. There is a helpful visitors center, and I would advise looking at the trails and maps. Amazing pictures and great experience. Were tennis shoes or good walking shoes. Also, I would bring a snack and a camera!"
"This was a great spot! We wanted to go back but we didn't have time. There's lots to see here and they said the full boardwalk takes 2 hours. We only walked for about 20 minutes and saw 2 gators! Lots of snakes and other wildlife and it was really fun!"
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