Feel the excitement of the moment as you start your two-hour boat tour into the mysterious living swamp - the world-famous Manchac Swamp, a wildlife refuge that is known throughout the world and has been seen by numerous visitors. Your Cajun guide, who is a native to this area, will give you a narrative tour, fact and fiction. From the relaxed comfort of our tour boat we will travel into one of the most scenic swamps of the United States. We will take you to Alligator Bayou where the king of the swamp lives. A camera is a must here as you get your picture taken with one of the creatures. Your captain will point out the natural food sources, medicinal plants and wild flowers that grow in the swamp. 

Amid the beauty of cypress trees draped with Spanish moss, lies a trapper's cabin and a cemetery deep in the swamp. We will also be on the lookout for the inhabitants of this pristine swamp which may, at any time, come into view. Also in the wildlife refuge we may see owls, alligators, snakes, turtles, ibis, herons, egrets, wood ducks, hawks, French ducks, geese, and other creatures. It is unlikely, however, that we will see alligators during the winter months as they do hibernate in the cold. 

Surprises await in our quest to find the American alligator. Once neighbor to the dinosaur, he is still around to greet you. While on tour the alligators gather around the boat to be fed by your captain. At this time, passengers are informed not to hang their hands over the side of the boat. This could be considered "feeding the alligators by hand." 

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