New Orleans, Louisiana: Rougarou: Legendary Cajun Swamp Monster
Dagger-toothed quasi-human nightmare with green glowing eyes is the highlight of the "Swamp Monster" exhibit at the Audubon Zoo.
Audubon Zoo
- Address:
- 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA
- Directions:
- In the Louisiana Swamp exhibit building all the way at the back of the Audubon Zoo.
- Hours:
- M-F 10-5, Sa-Su 10-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 504-861-2537
- Admission:
- Adults $23.
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Cajun legend speaks of a creature who prowls the swamps around Acadiana and greater New Orleans. It is commonly described as a creature with a human body and the head of a wolf or dog. A Rougarou is said to shape-shift between animal and human forms at will. The term Rougarou came from the word "Lou-Garou," "Loup" being French for wolf and "Garou" derived from an old Frankish form "Wari-Wulf."
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