Posted in Louisiana September 07, 2019 by

Take A Ride On The Longest Zipline In Louisiana At Gators & Friends

If you’re a thrill-seeker, then you have to check out the longest zipline in Louisiana. Gators & Friends is located just outside of Shreveport and features what is perhaps the coolest attraction in the entire Bayou State. Not only can you take a ride on an epic seven-part zipline, but you’ll be soaring over a live alligator pond towards the end!

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Gators & Friends is an adventure park and exotic petting zoo located just outside of Shreveport.
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Address: 11441 US-80, Greenwood, LA 71033
Established in 2006, this unique attraction is great fun for families with kids of all ages.
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The goal of Gators & Friends is to raise awareness about different types of animals, their habitat, lifestyle, and survival techniques.
Their petting zoo is home to more than 30 different types of common and exotic creatures.
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Kids will love getting to pet and feed their new furry friends.
One of the park’s most popular attractions is its epic zipline.
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Gators & Friends offers two different zipline packages: a four-line course and a seven-line course.
The seven-line course takes about an hour and a half to two hours to complete.
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The four-line course takes about 45 minutes to an hour to complete.
No matter which course you decide to take, you’ll be soaring over the park and through the treetops.
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Don’t worry, your safety is their primary concern! You’ll watch a short instructional video and trained guides will be with you at each tower.
The final stretch of the zipline is the most thrilling, as you’ll be cruising right over the live alligator pond.
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Did we mention the park is home to over 150 alligators? You’ll be flying right over their heads!
After you’ve completed the zipline and are pumped up on adrenaline, challenge your friends to a race on their go-kart track.
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Hop in one of their gas-powered karts and zoom around their 1,600-foot track at speeds of over 35 mph.

Address: 11441 Highway 80, Greenwood, LA, 71033

For more information, including pricing and hours of operation, be sure to check out their website and follow them on Facebook. And for even more family-friendly attractions in Louisiana, click here.

Have you ever been to Gators & Friends? Have you ridden the zipline? Let us know in the comments below!