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Located between Breaux Bridge and Lafayette, Cypress Island Preserve protects over 9500 acres of ecologically important cypress-tupelo swamp as well as hardwood forest. Many reptiles and amphibians call the preserve home, including the American Alligator. The park is also a popular destination for bird watching, as a variety of birds (including many large wading birds) inhabit the area, in part due to the wading bird rookery located on the grounds.

Cypress Island features a volunteer-ran Visitor Center with interpretive exhibits and park information. Nearby picnic pavilions provide visitors with a pleasant and beautiful place to have a meal. A walking trail starts near the levee and is available for trail walks unless it is nesting season for alligators.

1264 Prairie Highway, St. Martinville, LA 70582, Phone: 337-342-2475

Cypress Island Preserve
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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