Jungle Gardens, Botanical garden and park in Iberia Parish, United States
The 170-acre Jungle Gardens features extensive pathways through swamp areas, subtropical flora, and natural waterways across Avery Island's landscape.
Edward McIlhenny established Jungle Gardens as a private bird sanctuary on his estate before opening it to the public in 1935.
The gardens house a 900-year-old Buddha statue among its botanical collections, connecting Eastern spirituality with Louisiana's natural environment.
Visitors can access the gardens through a designated bus route, with admission prices at $15.50 for adults and $12.50 for children.
Bird City within the gardens serves as a protected habitat for snowy egrets, allowing visitors to observe these white birds in their natural setting.
Location: Iberia Parish
GPS coordinates: 29.90861,-91.91167
Latest update: May 23, 2025 11:08
Louisiana preserves a diverse heritage through its plantations, museums, and natural areas. This collection includes sites where French colonial architecture can be seen along the Cane River, plantation buildings like Melrose and Frogmore that reflect cotton farming and African-American history, and the archaeological site of Poverty Point with its mounds dating to 1700 BC. Museums record the settlement of German communities in Germantown, Acadian culture, and the political history of the state at the old Capitol in Baton Rouge. Gardens and parks provide access to the region's characteristic landscapes. Avery Island Botanical Garden features 70 hectares of vegetation on a natural salt dome, while the bayou wetlands host a variety of wildlife. Places like the Chauvin Art Garden add a modern aspect with sculptures along a waterway. This route allows exploration of different periods in Louisiana's history, from pre-Columbian cultures to developments in the 20th century.
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