With summer fast approaching, the days are getting longer and the temperature is climbing. With all this extra sun, our gators and other animals are coming out more. That also means that it’s the perfect time to grab some amazing tour photos! Come join us in Bayou Barataria to capture those memories forever. Take a ride on a New Orleans alligator tour with the Adventures of Jean Lafitte.

Fun Gator Facts

The weather is warming up. As a result, the alligators are more active now. Our resident reptiles love the sun and can’t get enough of it. This is because reptiles are cold-blooded, they have no internal way to heat themselves up as we do.

So to begin, we’d like to make the point that alligators are not the same as crocodiles. While they both look similar, there are a few key differences. For example, alligators tend to have darker bodies and rounded snouts. However, we have to say the key difference is their mouths. When an alligator closes its mouth, all of its upper teeth are visible.

The longest documented alligator was discovered in 1890 in Louisiana. This huge reptile measured at 19.2 feet and weighed nearly 2,000 pounds! However, most gators tend to top out around 13 feet and can be about 800 pounds on average.

To find out more about these creatures, you’ll have to join us on a New Orleans alligator tour!

What Can You Hope To See In The Bayou?

Bayou Barataria offers much more than just gators in her waters! Look out for these creatures of the swamp:

• Nutria
• Egrets
• Ibis
• Otters
• Wild Pigs
• And so much more!

Just like the gators, the other animals adore getting out for some Louisiana sunlight. On the other hand, if you happen to be more interested in our flora, make sure to look out for:

• Cypress Trees
• Spanish Moss
• Louisiana Irises
• Swamp Rosemallow
• Cattails
• And much more!

Very few of these can be found outside the state, so be sure to snap a few photos when you get the chance. We can’t wait to see what you capture. If you upload any to Instagram make sure to tag us—@advofjeanlafitte!

Book A New Orleans Alligator Tour

We love taking photos in the swamp! You can also take photos just like ours when you take a ride through the bayou with us. So, are you ready for a New Orleans Alligator Tour? You can book one here! Take some great photos with us to complete—and remember—your family outing.

Need to throw some questions our way? You can call us at 504-323-0570 or directly through our online form. The Adventures of Jean Lafitte is stationed thirty to forty minutes away from New Orleans, Louisiana. Make your trip an unforgettable one with the Adventures of Jean Lafitte.

If you’ve been a fan of Adventures of Jean Lafitte for a while, then you know that we’re the best bayou tours around. Happen to be new to New Orleans or visiting for the first time? Bienvenue, Welcome! For old and new faces alike, we do our best to not only make a good tour experience, but also an easy online booking experience. Nobody wants to wrestle with a complicated site. Why get frustrated when you’re planning something fun? We’ve made sure that our website is not only beautiful, but user-friendly as well. We provide the best bayou tours in New Orleans. Book online today!

Booking Online Is Easy

At Adventures of Jean Lafitte, we’ve made it easy to book online. By using this link or pressing the button at the top of our website, you can book online in a snap. With straightforwardness in mind, we laid out everything you need on the booking page.

The booking page itself is split into left and right sides. On the right, the first thing you see is information about the tour. You’ll also see an image of one of our experienced ship captains feeding an alligator—so you know exactly what’s in store! You might be so lucky to see lots of guys just like that gator on your own trip.

Underneath we present our rates for every age, how long our tours last, and a small summary of the activity. Using the calendar on the left, you can schedule your tour for any of the times that are available.

Once you choose your time, you can choose how many tickets you would like for each age group. We do not allow small children on the boat unless they are accompanied by an adult. You’ll have to schedule your adult ticket before theirs. We then give you an option to let us know how you heard about us and if you would like hotel pickup for an additional (but totally worth it) fee.

Underneath, your total is displayed with proof that your information is secure. Finally, there are places to put in your contact and payment information. Next to these is some additional disclaimer information you may need. We strongly suggest that you read this in case of changes before your tour time.

For the best bayou tours in New Orleans, book online today!

Contact The Adventures of Jean Lafitte

Today, technology lets us do things that were never thought possible even ten years ago. Using the phone was the only tour-booking option back then. Today, you can avoid using the phone altogether and book online! And even this option is constantly evolving. It’ll be exciting to see where it goes in five, ten, or twenty years from now. One thing that’ll remain the same? The exciting fun you’ll have on one of our swamp tours!

Our lovely headquarters can be found in Lafitte, which is a short distance from the Crescent City. Our address is 5145 Fleming Park Road and please make sure to arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Have any questions for us? Contact us at Info@AdventuresofJeanLafitte.com or by using our online form. We can’t wait to see you on the water!