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Looking to get away for a weekend and spend some time surrounded by nature? We’ve got just the place! Just a short drive from New Orleans and you’ll be staying in some amazing, rustic cabins where you can spend the weekend in a tranquil, scenic surrounding.

If you’re looking to spend a weekend roughing it in the swamps, look no further.
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Wildlife Gardens Bed & Breakfast is the perfect spot. Betty and James Provost started Wildlife Gardens in 1986. They ran it together until James passed away in 1997, and today Betty continues to run it with the help of her husband Vernon Eschete.
Located in Gibson, this unique B&B offers a unique alternative to those looking to get away for a little R&R.
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You’ll be surrounded by some of the most scenic landscape Louisiana has to offer.
Visitors can enjoy a stay in one of four cabins located in a beautiful cypress swamp.
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These cabins are fairly primitive, but that’s the rustic aesthetic that fits when you’re staying in a b&b in the middle of a swamp.
Each cabin has central air, beds, and a bathroom with a shower.
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So you won't be completely roughing it, but it's perfect for those looking to spend some time outdoors, just maybe not camping in a tent.

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Spend your days wandering around the wildlife gardens, taking in all the sights and sounds of the area.
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You’ll see a variety of local and exotic plants, and of course tons of wildlife.
Wildlife is all around, so keep your eyes open!
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Peacocks, deer, raccoons, turtles, and hundreds of birds are just some of the animals you may encounter.
You can also tour their alligator farm.
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And visit an authentic trapper’s cabin.
During the evening, you’ll love sitting out on the screen porch and listening to the symphony of sounds from the swamp.
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You’ll be completely immersed in nature—how wonderful!
Book your stay today!
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You're going to love it!

You can find Wildlife Gardens at 5306 N Bayou Black Dr, Gibson, Louisiana 70356.

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