Take a personalized narrated nature tour into the 250-square-mile Honey Island Swamp. Nearly 70,000 acres of it is a permanently-protected wildlife area--the Nature Conservancy's First Louisiana Nature Preserve.

Professionally-narrated boat tour with friendly, knowledgeable guides native to South Louisiana. Many opportunities for nature photography and wildlife observation. Non-commercialized explanation of Louisiana Swamp ecology and natural history.

Take the original Honey Island Swamp at 41490 Crawford Landing Rd, Slidell, Louisiana. Only 35 miles from downtown New Orleans.

It is located 50 minutes from New Orleans in Southeast Louisiana. You can now enjoy some of the richest wildlife stretches of the river and of Honey Island... all from the comfort of a tour boat! You may see the alligator, red wolf, deer.....there have even been sightings of the Florida cougar!

Make a reservation for the original Honey Island Swamp tour with Dr. Paul Wagner on your visit to New Orleans. Use our online form or call (985)641-1769.

Honey Island has become one of the most well-known swamps because of the real or imagined presence of a creature similar to what others have called Big Foot. Sometimes known as The Thing by area fishermen, Dr. Wagner, a local wetlands ecologist, simply calls it Wookie!

We’re thrilled you’ve decided to explore Louisiana wildlife with us! Our knowledgeable, friendly tour guides will keep you entertained while you learn about swamp ecology and natural history.

Pictures - See photos of the Honey Island swamp, our picnic area, our boats, Louisiana swamp wildlife, and more!

See what our guests have to say about the original Honey Island Swamp tour with Dr. Paul Wagner.

Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours 41490 Crawford Landing Rd Slidell, LA 70461 Reservations call 985.641.1769 or 504.242.5877