Location: Jennings
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What to do and see in Jennings, Louisiana (LA): The Best Things to do
Jennings is a city in and the parish seat of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States, near Lake Charles. The population was 10,383 at the 2010 census, a small decline from the 2000 tabulation. The city is 68 percent white.
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1. Cajun Skydiving Center
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Have you ever dreamed of falling at terminal velocity and then casually flying a parachute down to a soft landing? Look no further than the Jennings airport to try it out!
2. Gator Chateau
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5.0 based on 66 reviews
*OPEN!!! Under construction! Building a new Chateau- but the babies are housed in a temporary building next door! Hold a baby gator at our educational baby gator rescue facility! Our babies are fostered by us until they can be released back into the wild! It's a free attraction that is not to be missed! (donations accepted)
Reviewed By 956tiffanyp - Sulphur, United States
If you are traveling on 1-10 through Louisiana, this is a MUST stop. Gator Chateau is conveniently located right off the interstate in Jennings, LA. It's a small town, so it's easy to get on and off the interstate. In addition to this lovely park, there are nearby restaurants and gas stations. The park has walking trails and is a beautiful place to stretch your legs while traveling. Gator Chateau is a rescue and release for baby alligators, and a great opportunity to learn a bit more about these majestic creatures. Kids and adults both will enjoy holding a baby alligator (have your camera ready!). Once the gators are big enough, about the time they hit 5 years old, they will be released back into the wild. When we were there in June 2018, they had an entire nest of babies that Wildlife and Fisheries had found (they believe the mama had been killed during hunting season). It's free, though they do accept donations. My kids and I asked lots of questions, and the young woman running the Chateau that afternoon patiently answered them all. Gator Chateau is currently under construction, so they don't have any gators older than 2 years old right now. I can't wait to go back and see their new facilities in January 2019.
3. Tupper Museum
4. Zigler Museum
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
"The Zigler Musem was created in 1963 by the late Mrs. Ruth B. Zigler widow of Fred B. Zigler, Jennings industrialist and philanthropist. She donated the property which has been the Zigler family home since 1908. It was enlarged by the addition of two gallery wings. Colorful and realistic Southwestern Louisiana wildlife dioramas are housed in the East wing. The West wing contains an excellent Fine Art Collection by European and American artists. A rotating exhibit is displayed in the central galleries throughout the year. The year ends with the annual Christmas Festival, featuring a wide array of trees and decorations throughout the museum."
5. The Steamer Trunk
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
