Bayou Vermilion District

Come take a tour on the Cocodrie 2, Bayou Vermilion District’s flat bottom boat. Learn all about the history, geology and environment of the Vermilion River. See the sights, flora and fauna (who knows, and a gator or two!) Spend an hour in the morning breezes with our boat captain, Mike Fowler, and Ivy Broussard as your guides. Admission prices: $15 Adults, $10 Students 5-18. ALSO, if you’re looking for something else cool to do after your boat tour, you can buy tickets for a self-guided tour of our historic village, as well. Life jackets must be worn and will be provided for adults and children over 30 lbs. Minimum age is 5 and older. All guests MUST be at least 18 pounds with an approved USCG life jacket to sit in an adult’s lap. We have a few life jackets for children above 30 pounds. All children must counted in the ticket numbers (limited space on our boat…) If they do not qualify for the 30-pound limit, we have a few life jackets for 18-30 pounds but it is recommended you bring your own USCG- approved life jacket for them. To register and purchase Boat Tour and self-guided village […]

Minimum Age: 7 and older; no younger siblings; not a drop-off event Culture & Curiosity Program: Pass It On  Discover how Louisiana traditions have been passed down through generations. Get hands-on with the music, movement & traditional skills shaped by the people and places of Acadiana—and discover how you can help carry them forward. Make a corn husk doll, learn a few traditional Cajun dance steps & explore the sounds of Cajun and Zydeco music—with a chance to try your hand at making some music too. Cost: $10 adults, includes admission into village; $17 students, includes admission into village, hands-on activities and gift from gift shop For full details and to register & make payment:  https://forms.gle/afcqgwKUJHHc8rcU9  

Minimum Age: 7 and older; no younger siblings; not a drop-off event Explore & Restore: Waste Not, Create More Discover how everyday items can get a second life instead of becoming waste. Explore how our choices impact the Bayou Vermilion, then turn something headed for the trash into something new! Weave a basket using toilet paper rolls, learn why it's important to "waste not" and participate in a reuse challenge! Cost: $10 adults, includes admission into village; $17 students, includes admission into village, hands-on activities and gift from gift shop For full details and to register & make payment:  https://forms.gle/APztqBGjhN7g7Lai6

Come take a tour on the Cocodrie 2, Bayou Vermilion District’s flat bottom boat. Learn all about the history, geology and environment of the Vermilion River. See the sights, flora and fauna (who knows, and a gator or two!) Spend an hour in the morning breezes with our boat captain, Mike Fowler, and Ivy Broussard as your guides. Admission prices: $15 Adults, $10 Students 7-18. ALSO, if you’re looking for something else cool to do after your boat tour, you can buy tickets for a self-guided tour of our historic village, as well. Life jackets must be worn and will be provided for adults and children over 30 lbs. Minimum age is 5 and older. All guests MUST be at least 18 pounds with an approved USCG life jacket to sit in an adult’s lap. We have a few life jackets for children above 30 pounds. All children must counted in the ticket numbers (limited space on our boat…) If they do not qualify for the 30-pound limit, we have a few life jackets for 18-30 pounds but it is recommended you bring your own USCG- approved life jacket for them. To register and purchase Boat Tour and self-guided village […]