BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center Connecting people with nature, BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is a 103-acre facility dedicated to conservation, education, recreation and tourism.
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Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is a 103-acre facility dedicated to conservation, education, recreation and tourism. It houses an award-winning, 9500-square-foot building filled with live animal exhibits; photographic presentations of the site's flora and fauna; natural artifact and mineral displays; and a sizeable, vintage waterfowl decoy carving collection. Ecology and art exhibits are featured p

eriodically. Over a mile of gravel paths and boardwalks link varied habitats such as the cypress-tupelo swamp, beech-magnolia and hardwood forests. Wildlife is plentiful at Bluebonnet Swamp, including hundreds of bird species utilizing the site throughout the year. Birders can view seasonal species during peak migrations, as well as year-round residents. While snakes and turtles are commonly seen from the trails, raccoons, rabbits, opossums, armadillos, squirrels, foxes, coyotes, deer and otter are also known to inhabit the site.

Summer is wrapping up and we are happy to announce that registration is now open for our fall Trail Time for Toddlers (a...
08/28/2026

Summer is wrapping up and we are happy to announce that registration is now open for our fall Trail Time for Toddlers (ages 2-5) and Swamp School (ages 6-10) programs! Each class revolves around a different theme and includes an introductory lesson, craft, nature hike, snack and live animal encounter. You can sign up at https://register.brec.org or by calling the Nature Center at 225-757-8905. Don't want to commit to a full month? Call and ask about drop-in visits!

If the sun's getting too hot for you, come join us for Flashlight Night this Friday, August 14. We will be open extende...
08/12/2026

If the sun's getting too hot for you, come join us for Flashlight Night this Friday, August 14. We will be open extended hours from 5-9 pm. The fireflies have been showing up in droves and there will be a black-lighting bug collection demonstration by our program staff. Bring your flashlight and join the fun!

Due to popular demand, our weekly Snake Chats will continue throughout the month of August. With kids back in school, o...
08/05/2026

Due to popular demand, our weekly Snake Chats will continue throughout the month of August. With kids back in school, our feeding demonstrations will be moved to Saturdays at 11 a.m. Come meet our animal friends, learn more about snakes and how we take care of them at the Swamp. This program is included with your general admission.

07/28/2026

We are wrapping up July with two of our newest programs this Thursday July 30th. Join us with your little ones for Storytime at 10:30 am and stay for Snake Chat at 11:00. Both programs are included with your general admission. See you then!

07/17/2026

Join us again this Friday at 11 a.m. for Snake Chat with our program staff. Learn some fun facts about our scaly friends and watch a feeding demonstration. This program is included with general admission.

07/15/2026

We are gearing up for Storytime at the Swamp again this Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Join us with your little ones for stories, songs and a visit from one of our animal ambassadors. The program is included with general admission.

Come flex your artistic muscles and join us for Critter Craft Corner this Friday and Saturday. You can create a craft o...
07/10/2026

Come flex your artistic muscles and join us for Critter Craft Corner this Friday and Saturday. You can create a craft onsite or bring one home to work on later. This program is included with your general admission - all ages are welcome!

Curious about snakes? Interested in learning more? Join us at 11 a.m. on Fridays in July for a Snake Chat and feeding ...
07/07/2026

Curious about snakes? Interested in learning more? Join us at 11 a.m. on Fridays in July for a Snake Chat and feeding demonstration with our Nature Center staff. This program is included with your general admission.

Are you ready for Storytime at the Swamp?! It may be hot outside but we will be chilling with our turtle friends in the...
06/25/2026

Are you ready for Storytime at the Swamp?! It may be hot outside but we will be chilling with our turtle friends in the Nature Center reading stories and singing songs. Head over for 10:30 this morning and join the fun!

06/18/2026

It seems like we were lucky with the weather last night, so the Swamp is open as normal today. If you were looking to join us for Storytime at the Swamp at 10:30 this morning, class is still being held. See you then!

Address

10503 N Oak Hills Pkwy
Baton Rouge, LA
70810

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(225) 757-8905

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