Gator Tries to Board Tour Boat Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana — June 5, 2025 A seemingly peaceful swamp tour turned into a heart-stopping ordeal when a massive alligator lunged out of the water and attempted to climb aboard a small boat, a terrifying moment captured on video by one of the passengers. The shocking footage shows the tour group observing the large reptile as it swims directly toward their vessel. A woman on board dangles a piece of bait over the water, and in a split second, the alli

Houseboats have been used in Louisiana swamps since the late 1800s. Fishermen, trappers, and loggers lived on them to stay close to their work. #explorelouisiana #atchafalayabasin #nature | Last Wilderness Eco-Swamp Boat & Kayak Tours

How do we know spring has arrived? The Louisiana Swamp alligators have started bellowing! 🐊 Though done year-round, bellowing is more common during mating season. It’s thought to attract mates and declare territory. Our lagoon alligators don’t eat from around November to April while they’re in a state of “torpor” similar to hibernation. 📹: Animal Care Staffer Bryan | Audubon Zoo