Wildlife and nature in Louisiana
Wetlands, bayous, coasts, birds, and alligators
Louisiana's wildlife experience is shaped by marshes, bayous, river systems, and Gulf Coast habitats, with families likely to find birdlife, reptiles, and rich wetland nature across the state.
Sightings
88
Places
5
Species
50
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Louisiana
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Louisiana.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Louisiana.
Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Louisiana's guide into an actual day out.
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Alexandria Zoological Park
You might spot Linnaeus's Two-Toed Sloth and Pantherophis Guttatus.
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Audubon Zoo
You might spot Lion, Giraffe, and Equus Africanus Asinus.
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Gatto Park
You might spot Southern House Mosquito and Yellow Fever Mosquito.
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Aquarium of the Americas
You might spot Aurelia Aurita, Chelonia Mydas, and African Penguin.
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Baton Rouge Zoo
You might spot Ringed Teal, Kirk's Dik-Dik, and Chinchilla Lanigera.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Louisiana
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Louisiana.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Louisiana
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Louisiana.
Birds
Birding in Louisiana
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Louisiana.
45 Sightings29 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Louisiana
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Louisiana.
1 Sightings1 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Louisiana
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Louisiana feel richer.
10 Sightings5 Species
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