Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in Cameron Parish, United States.
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 9,621 acres of fresh marsh, coastal prairie, and former rice fields southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
The refuge, established in 1988, was the first under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan to protect winter waterfowl populations and habitats.
The visitor center features exhibits about local wildlife, including Tante Marie, who presents information about life in the Louisiana wetlands.
The refuge welcomes visitors every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM for wildlife observation and educational programs.
The East Cove Unit contains 14,927 acres of brackish marsh that functions as a nursery for shrimp, blue crab, and multiple fish species.
Location: Cameron Parish
Inception: 1986
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/cameron_prairie
GPS coordinates: 29.85000,-93.21670
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:00
Insectariums and specialized nature centers allow visitors to observe beetles, butterflies and other arthropods at close range. These facilities display living insects in naturalistic settings and maintain scientific collections documenting the anatomy, behavior and ecological functions of different species. Many operate educational programs and research facilities that illustrate the role of insects in ecosystems and their importance to agriculture and human health. This collection includes the Audubon Insectarium in Louisiana, the Montreal Insectarium in Quebec and the Victoria Bug Zoo in British Columbia. Natural history museums such as the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the Tokyo National Museum of Nature and Science and the Australian Museum in Sydney present extensive entomology collections. Additional locations include the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, the Lyon Municipal Museum of Natural History and Insectropolis in New Jersey. Several entries lead to wildlife refuges and parks in Louisiana, including Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge and Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, where visitors can observe insects in their native habitats.
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