Ponchatoula, Louisiana: Old Hardhide - Town Gator in a Cage
Old Hardhide, the current town alligator, lives in the center of town in a big, open-air enclosure. One of his predecessors was Old Blue Eyes.- Address:
- Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA
- Directions:
- I-55 exit 26. Drive east on Hwy 22 into downtown. On the left (north) side of Hwy 22/Pine St., at the train tracks, between NE and NW Railroad Aves.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Old Hardhide - Town Gator in a Cage Old Hardhide was sitting very still in the corner of his cage. The kids liked it!
[Shayla, 04/12/2013]
Old Blue Eyes - Town Gator in a Cage Neat town center, looks well maintained. They should have more information, or a guide, though, for the history.
[Jared, 11/18/2012]
Old Blue Eyes - Town Gator in a Cage Just off Pine Street, Old Blue Eyes is easy to find. The quaint downtown area offers some dining, antiques, and local artisans' work.
[Marissa, 07/15/2012]The cage was there and looked very well-maintained. No Old Blue Eyes though.
[Mark, 05/30/2012]
Old Blue Eyes - Town Gator in a Cage You can't miss the big outdoor chain-link enclosure right in the middle of town. We stopped in and found Old Blue Eyes quietly resting in the pool in his cage. You can also check out a steam locomotive across the street.
[Eric Bolstridge, 05/05/2010]Page of 2 [Next 1 items]
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