If you’re looking to spend more time outdoors, we have just the spot. For an epic outdoor adventure that even the kids will love, a road trip to the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is in order. With over 100 acres to explore plus live animal exhibits and informative displays, you could easily spend the entire day here and not get bored. Let’s check it out.

You’ll find the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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For nature lovers, the 103-acre facility is a perfect spot to spend the day exploring.
Over a mile of gravel and boardwalk paths weave throughout the nature center.
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As you stroll down the trails, you’ll have a front-row seat to the surrounding cypress-tupelo swamp, as well as beech-magnolia and hardwood forests.
During your visit, be sure to pop into the exhibit building.
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This award-winning, 9,500-square-foot building houses live animal exhibits as well as displays and exhibits about the park’s flora and fauna and the history of the area.
It’s a great place for large groups and field trips.
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They frequently host special events and programs like bird walks, informative nature walks, and even night hikes where you’ll get to stroll through the park under the moonlight while listening to the symphony of sounds the swamps play at night!
The trails are a great place for families with kids of all ages.
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The kids will have a blast getting to run up and down the trails searching for wildlife.
And there’s plenty of wildlife to be spotted!
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The park is home to countless animals and you’ll have the opportunity to see everything from raccoons and possums to otter and coyotes. Keep your eyes to the skies and you might even see the seasonal migrations of birds that fly through!
No matter what time of year you visit, you're sure to be mesmerized by the beauty of Louisiana's natural landscape.
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The park is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

For more information, be sure to check out the park’s website and give it a follow on Facebook.

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BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N Oak Hills Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA