Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex

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Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex The six National Wildlife Refuges of Southeast Louisiana include Atchafalaya, Big Branch Marsh, Bogue Chitto, Breton, Cat Island, and Delta.

All of the refuges are open to public visits for nature-based recreational enjoyment. Nine Southeast Louisiana Refuges are part of a rich ecological system which includes marshes, pine and bottomland hardwood forests, lakes, barrier islands, swamps and bayous. Ranging from the marshy delta at the mouth of the Mississippi, to the wetlands that help protect New Orleans from hurricanes and provide a nursery to the fisheries that support the region’s food economy, to the wild bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin; the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges preserve wildlife, habitat, and recreation opportunities representative of this unique part of the country. All of the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges are open to public visits for nature-based recreational enjoyment. Priority public uses are hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, environmental education, and interpretation. The refuge complex headquarters is located at 61389 Hwy 434, Lacombe, Louisiana 70445. This site also hosts the Bayou Lacombe Visitor Center and has walking trails that wind through an historic garden site and along Bayou Lacombe.

Out in the community - Part 2 - we are at the Lacombe Block Party off of Main Street in Lacombe! We will be here until 8...
10/24/2026

Out in the community - Part 2 - we are at the Lacombe Block Party off of Main Street in Lacombe! We will be here until 8 PM.

10/24/2026

We are out and about in the community today! Join us for some Touch-a-Truck fun with our friends at the Noon Lions Club - we are here until 3 PM!!

Wild Things is Cancelled…but next Saturday, October 17 please join us in celebrating the 425+ entries of the Wild Things...
10/09/2026

Wild Things is Cancelled…but next Saturday, October 17 please join us in celebrating the 425+ entries of the Wild Things Youth Art Contest! Awards ceremony starts at 10 AM. Youth are permitted to pick-up their artwork AFTER the awards ceremony. Enjoy these 1st place winners…

Due to potential impacts from forecasted Hurricane Isaias, the annual Wild Things event scheduled for Saturday, October ...
10/08/2026

Due to potential impacts from forecasted Hurricane Isaias, the annual Wild Things event scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge has been cancelled.

Current weather forecasts indicate strong winds and heavy rainfall beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through Saturday evening. The storm has a widely dispersed wind field, and conditions could worsen if the storm shifts slightly westward. Ensuring public safety is our highest priority, and anticipated weather conditions would not allow for the safe hosting of this large community event. In addition, the forecasted impacts would prevent staff and partners from completing necessary preparations.

We appreciate the public’s continued support of the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex and look forward to welcoming visitors back for future events.

If you have questions, please contact coordinator Ranger Becky Larkins at [email protected] or Project Leader Steve Henry via email at [email protected] or (985) 882-2003. For general questions or information, please contact the Complex headquarters at 985/882-2000.

It’s a rainy day but we’ve been seeing rainbows as we prepare for the upcoming Wild Things event next Saturday!If you kn...
10/03/2026

It’s a rainy day but we’ve been seeing rainbows as we prepare for the upcoming Wild Things event next Saturday!

If you know of anyone who needs community service hours please reach out to Ranger Becky at [email protected] - we still need help with canoes, children’s activities and food concessions!

We are TWO weeks away from Wild Things 2026!!! We hope to see all of our friends as this annual event returns to the Nor...
09/27/2026

We are TWO weeks away from Wild Things 2026!!! We hope to see all of our friends as this annual event returns to the NorthShore! FREE parking, FREE boat tours, FREE children’s crafts, canoe tours, live animals and SO much more!

If you can assist us and volunteer please reach out to Ranger Becky at [email protected]

USFWS photo of pontoon boat tour at Wild Things 2024 by Donna Bush.

Who else is getting excited for the upcoming Wild Things??? We are!
09/23/2026

Who else is getting excited for the upcoming Wild Things??? We are!

🦌🦅🐊 WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY! 🐢🦆🌿

This one is going to be a GREAT day out in Lacombe! 🎉

Mark your calendars for WILD THINGS on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex! 🌳🚣‍♂️

Come out and experience our local wildlife and wetlands firsthand with bayou boat tours, canoe tours, live animal exhibits, kids activities, casting, target shooting, community partners, live music, and MORE! 🎶🐟🛶

Best of all — admission and parking are FREE! 🙌

This is the perfect chance to bring the family, get outdoors, learn something new, and celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week right here in our own backyard. If you love seeing the birds, gators, fish, turtles, and all the other wild things that make Lacombe special, you definitely don’t want to miss this one! 💚

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Bayou Lacombe Center

Save the date, share this with a friend, and come out to see the WILD side of Lacombe! 🐊🌿🦅

Address

61389 Highway 434
Lacombe, LA
70445

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19858822000

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