Jennings, Louisiana: Gator Chateau
In a small, air-conditioned building next to Louisiana's first oil derrick, visitors can see live alligators and pose with a baby gator. Formerly the Chateau des Cocodries.
Louisiana Oil and Gas Park
- Address:
- 100 Rue de l'Acadie, Jennings, LA
- Directions:
- Gator Chateau, I-10 exit 64, go north on Hwy 26, left on north Frontage Rd, right onto Rue de l'Acadie into Louisiana Oil and Gas Park.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 9-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 337-821-5521
- Admission:
- Donations accepted.
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Hold a baby gator at baby gator rescue facility. Management is currently rebuilding the facility, which is still open to hold baby gators. No public feedings until the new Chateau is built.
[Jamie, 06/27/2018]
Gator Chateau is currently rehabilitating 14 gators. Visitors can still hold baby gators. Great place, with no fee to enter.
[Sumoflam, 02/18/2017]
Gator Chateau: Beautiful park area to enjoy!
[Robin Cohea, 04/11/2016]
You can hold and pet live alligators! It's located right next to I-10, exit 64 in Jennings, LA.
[Sheri, 08/21/2012]Aside from a gator pit, baby gators and elderly snapping turtle, the park displays Louisiana's first oil derrick. Jennings is the "Cradle of Louisiana Oil."
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April 2016: Photo added.